Is Chris Stapleton working on new music?
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According to a recent Rolling Stone interview, the likelihood isn't particularly strong. When asked if the "Tennessee Whiskey" singer was busy writing, he gave a definitive "Nope!" and that was it.
This summer, Stapleton is planning to be out on the road for his American Road Show tour, which will include stops all over the US. In the meantime, why not work on music? His last full-length release was also in 2023, with Higher, so it's understandable why fans would be optimistic about some new tunes. However, it's looking like they might have to stick to listening to some of the older hits for now.
On the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Podcast, Stapleton opened up about how he was feeling about making new music. The truth is, right now, he's not really feeling writing or recording at all.
"I don't know when I'm gonna make another record or write a new song. I'm probably not really in the mood. And that's OK with me," he admitted. "I'm not hanging up my spurs. I'm just saying I'm looking for the fire. I need the fire. And I want the fire to lead. Sometimes that's more elusive now than it used to be."
So, there you have it. Stapleton isn't necessarily retiring; more so, he's focused on the "fire" in his life.
Why Did Stapleton Not Attend the Grammys?
Stapleton was nominated for four Grammys this year. With his song, "Bad as I Used to Be" from the F1 movie, Stapleton took home the win for Best Country Solo Performance. However, he was not there to collect it onstage for himself. Seeing as several country legends opted not to attend the ceremony, some fans thought Stapleton might have been trying to make a similar statement.
But in reality, his absence likely had more to do with shows he had in Las Vegas to prepare for. Just three days later, no less. Either way, that didn't stop artists Miranda Lambert, George Strait, and Willie Nelson from skipping the night, even though they were all nominated.
Whether this has to do more with other scheduling conflicts, or was a genuine attempt to cause a ruse, who's to say?
