On May 5, 2015 when Mercury Records/Universal Music Group Nashville released Chris Stapleton’s solo debut album, Traveller, those close to the project knew it was a potent collection of heartfelt ...

Upon its initial release, Stapleton’s debut album debuted at No. 14 on the chart. However, after Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake performed “Tennessee Whiskey” at the 2015 CMA Awards, the album ...

Since debuting in May 2015, Stapleton’s Traveller LP has spent a staggering 525 weeks on Top Country Albums (through the chart dated May 31, 2025). Only one other LP has rung up 500-plus weeks on the ...

Chris Stapleton’s 2015 solo debut Traveller was a breath of fresh air in country music. Released at the peak of bro country’s popularity, the album was a welcome return to craft-based musicianship and ...

You may never put out a best-selling album like Chris Stapleton. Or sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl like Chris Stapleton. You may never even be able to grow a beard like Chris Stapleton.

Chris Stapleton has been able to distill some smooth country blues music over the years. Now he's teamed with a famed distillery to create a special spirit: Traveller Whiskey. The eight-time Grammy ...

This is FRESH AIR. Our rock critic Ken Tucker has a review of the debut solo album by Chris Stapleton. He's known for having written hit country song for artists such as George Strait, Darius Rucker, ...

A Kentucky superstar is partnering with Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort for a new blockbuster: Traveller Whiskey. It’s a collaboration between Grammy Award winning-singer, songwriter and ...