Chris Stapleton’s Outlaw Triple Threat

Smokin’ guitar licks, howling wail, and forceful songs

"...Chris Stapleton made his Austin City Limits debut Monday riding..."

Oct. 24, 2017 Music Post by Doug Freeman

ACL Review: Chris Stapleton

New country outlaw proves why he’s second only to Adele in 2016 sales

"...trapdoors. On the final evening of ACL’s first weekend, Chris Stapleton strolled onto the Samsung stage alongside his bandmates..."

Oct. 3, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli

Best in Bluegrass

Southside of the Tracks on the right side of 08

"...Mandolinist Chris Thile is the most exciting musician with strings right..."

Dec. 30, 2008 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Paul Cauthen’s Deep Country Gospel

Former Sons of Fathers frontman’s solo debut deals out one of the best country albums of the year

"...against popular country music in Nashville behind artists like Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, and Margo Price...."

Nov. 25, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Playback – ACL Fest: Dad Rock Is Dead

Wrapping weekend one of ACL Fest on the eve of the second iteration

"...the nexus of significant career moments. Recent Grammy magnet Chris Stapleton drew a headliner-sized audience on Sunday that hung..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Live Shots: Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings

"...and humbled bow by Kris Kristofferson. As much about christening outlaw inheritors as bolstering legends, the holiday convergence highlighted..."

July 10, 2015 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Capyac, Marquis Hill, and Willie headline our recommended shows for the week

"...patriarchy with one power chord. – Tim Stegall Willie Nelson, Chris StapletonCircuit of the Americas, Sunday 22..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Bonnie Bishop on Who She Is and Isn't

The singer’s new album and how she almost walked away from music

"...launch the careers of Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson, and Chris Stapleton, he'd listened to the demos Macias sent him..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Sunday ACL Fest Picks

The first weekend of ACL Fest closes with highlights galore

"...Chris Stapleton 6pm, Samsung stage; Weekend One only Since the..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Music Feature

ACL Fest 2016 Lineup

Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, Mumford & Sons, LCD Soundsystem

"...breakout Kacey Musgraves, classic country songstress Margo Price, and Chris Stapleton, who played the festival’s second weekend last year..."

May 5, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Ruthie Foster

"...back on a bold set of songs ranging from Chris Stapleton, Mississippi John Hurt, and Stevie Wonder to Black..."

March 31, 2017 Music Review by Alejandra Ramirez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...(Gary Clark Jr.) and mixer Vance Powell (White Stripes, Chris Stapleton). "Part of it, the internal battle everyone experiences,..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Frank Erwin Center Postpones Shows Indefinitely

Plus an extended spring break and more cancellations

"...of caution.” said UT Vice President and Athletics Director Chris Del Conte in a press release. Along with all..."

March 12, 2020 News Post by the Editorial Staff

Without COVID-19 Checks, Two Artists Cancel at Frank Erwin Center

After Michael Bublé dropout, Tame Impala relocates to COTA

"...Erwin Center’s remaining 2021 calendar includes the iHeartCountry Festival, Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show featuring Jamey Johnson and Yola,..."

Sept. 23, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Days after Christmas 2018, Austin quartet Chronophage quietly snuck out Prolog for..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Willie’s Birthday Gift to You: 1976 ACL Taping Hits YouTube at 4:20 Today

Live in-studio capture of Red Headed Stranger front-to-back

"...solo studio album, First Rose of Spring. The tender Chris Stapleton-penned lead single, “Our Song,” emerged earlier this month..."

April 29, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

AmericanaFest Is SXSW for Root Genres

T is for... Tennessee, Tanya Tucker, and 10 top-notch breakouts

"...poised to step into the spotlight himself a la Chris Stapleton or Jamey Johnson. The gravelly, rocking songwriter cuts..."

Sept. 17, 2019 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Kevin Galloway

"...to Say a Word"), they flash the power of Chris Stapleton in Galloway's controlled croon...."

Sept. 7, 2018 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

JMBLYA, a conjunto fest, and more weekend sounds to keep you busy

"...Before supporting Chris Stapleton this summer, Brent Cobb rolls out in support..."

May 4, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Top 10 National Albums of 2017

National themed lists

"...4) Chris Stapleton, From a Room Vol. 1 (Mercury)..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Music Feature by Isabella Castro-Cota

Drank the Lemonade

As album sales give way to streaming services, how much longer will we be able to purchase music?

"...2016 in the run of Margo Price, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, and the original outlaw himself, Willie Nelson, the..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

ACL Review: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats/St. Paul & the Broken Bones

Battle of the blue-eyed soul titans

"...clump – Kacey Musgraves, Margo Price, Marlon Williams, and Chris Stapleton – soul reigned supreme in the eastern corner..."

Oct. 3, 2016 Music Post by Libby Webster

ACL 2016: Sunday, First Weekend

"...Chris Stapleton..."

Oct. 3, 2016 Photo Gallery

Events We're Looking Forward To In September

These events are sure to brighten your month!

"...anniversary! Some of the weekend one only acts include Chris Stapleton, Andrew Bird, Kacey Musgraves, Blue October, St. Lucia,..."

Sept. 12, 2016 Events Post by Morgan Menendez

Cody Jinks, Kim Simpson & Travis Green

"...list of new country outlaws populated by Sturgill Simpson, Chris Stapleton, and Jamey Johnson. Heavily bearded, tattooed, and hailing..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Playback: Guy Clark 1941-2016

End Transmission: Adios Guy Clark, and Transmission Events as we knew it

"...died. Also there were musicians Sam Bush, Verlon Thompson, Chris Stapleton, and photographer Jim McGuire, who shot the iconic..."

May 20, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: And the Award Goes To ...

The Grammys went bust, but their local equivalent – the 34th annual Austin Music Awards – just dropped its star-studded lineup

"...mildly "thrilling" BB King tribute with new country outlaw Chris Stapleton and veteran redhead Bonnie Raitt. Off camera, local..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

National Top 10s

Best non-local albums of 2015 – by genre

"...2) Chris Stapleton, Traveller (Mercury Nashville)..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic

"...Chris Stapleton..."

July 6, 2015 Photo Gallery

2015 Austin City Limits Music Festival Lineup

Foo Fighters, Drake, the Weeknd, and Deadmau5 top fall fest

"...(weekend one only) Spirit Family Reunion (weekend two only) Chris Stapleton (weekend two only) Steelism (weekend two only) Strand..."

May 5, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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