Chris Stapleton sat down for a 60-Minutes interview with Sharyn Alfonsi, which aired last night, where the country singer talked about how his appearance deters some fans, his love of rap music and more.
“I’m kinda scary looking.”
— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) January 17, 2022
Chris Stapleton may be one of the biggest stars in country music, but he is still able to hide in plain sight. He says his appearance can deter some fans. https://t.co/aorLNFhKP8 pic.twitter.com/xFuGHJrWa0
He opened up about the disappointment of his first single and the loss of his father.
Chris Stapleton’s first single failed to perform as well as he had hoped. Then his father died later that same month. After this loss, Stapleton embarked on a road trip with his wife Morgane and produced his entire first studio album, “Traveller.” https://t.co/aorLNFhKP8 pic.twitter.com/MgBV0g6hZP
— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) January 17, 2022
Along with blending different genres of music into his own style.
On stage, Chris Stapleton looks every bit the country music star. But his music weaves between soul, Southern rock, blues, and beyond. “I don’t feel limited to playing one type of song,” Stapleton says. https://t.co/aorLNFhKP8 pic.twitter.com/3REfAadBti
— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) January 17, 2022
In fact, Chris said rap and hip hop played a huge influence in his life.