Chris Stapleton performs "Amanda" at ASCAP Country Music Awards

www.ascap.com Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane Stapleton were on hand for ASCAP's 50th annual Country Music Awards in Nashville on October 29th, 2012, to help honor songwriting legend and ASCAP Golden Note Award recipient Bob McDill. The Stapletons performed McDill's classic song, "Amanda."
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[@jcneedles388]

The sexiest thing about Chris Stapleton is he did it all with his wife Morgane by his side.

[@passionate.hippie]

Morgane Stapleton is probably the most underrated country singer I've ever seen. An absolute country goddess.

[@katherinebritt8372]

I'm a huge Chris fan but that woman's voice gave me goosebumps.

[@antionettegriffin7836]

That’s His Wife !! She’s AMAZING

[@KDavis1163]

Morgane really makes this song.

[@wvbygraceofgod5508]

The best country music husband and wife duo of this generation. People will say Tim and Faith or Garth and Trisha, but just the raw Talent of Chris and his wife, voice and instrumental, is just flawless and effortless.

[@ThebestZolile]

True💕

[@amythinks]

He beats Garth in many ways, she can't hold a candle to Trisha. But Garth and Trisha didn't come up making music as a couple. So, your comment is valid and I agree. These two make music together and that's special.

[@benglasser1712]

No duo come close to there's two.amazing

[@nonenone4219]

They have the country roots sound . I agree they are most definitely the George and Tammy of our generation. Flawless tone and harmony. I could listen to them 24/7.

[@kellyanndean9374]

There better than Garth trisha faith tim!! She sounds like emylou harris!

[@saskat60]

The talent here is unmeasurable. This is what we need in country music these days. True country.

[@charlenesutton5797]

Morgane's voice, voice of an Angel.

[@sallyrutledge8238]

Thank heaven I lived long enough to hear this... these young souls lift my wings. At 75..... and hearing fresh, soul-filled voices... what a blessing!

[@christapleton4]

Hello Sally, how're you doing, Your comment caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you!❤️

[@kimmey52]

This is Morgan’s turn to shine!

[@johnhillard5623]

Waylon was the real deal, The Outlaw, Everyone tries to be like him. Chris doesn't try. He just is. The first real deal since Waylon. He's naturally a badass singer. And Morgan's vocals are brilliant. Great job.

[@alanoverfelt7968]

your are right on the mark he is doing his own thing with influence of waylon and such but he is original no makeup agendas against others

[@virginiaknighten4687]

Love your comment John!

[@jefflowe8994]

Seems to me like Don Williams did it first and best but I like this one too

[@d.b.4201]

@@jefflowe8994 Now you got that right!!! Glad somebody remembers the real deal. Guitar & sitting on a stool & cld out sing them all. No showy stuff, the real deal! Miss Don! 😉♥️👍

[@sallyrutledge8238]

YES , 100% right !

[@donk9132]

Good Lord.....these folks blow most singers off of the stage.....not that they want to....their talent is just that....WOW WEE...!!

[@JB-vy6ky]

They sound absolutely incredible. Man, Morgan's voice is brilliant.

[@Gracee-ek4mh]

I would do anything for this man tbh

[@ElizabethOsterhoudt]

He sounds like Springsteen in this. I like him with his wife. She's got a great voice!

[@Triviaguystl]

No one covers this song better. It's so good. Her harmonies literally brings me to tears.

[@AdventDS]

I'm a rock addicted, but I fall in love in country music when I hear his songs.. Amazing music.. I think he is the real country artist..

[@jcearnhardt393]

Nobody i mean Nobody alive on this man's level

[@juliesteffey2979]

Her harmony kills me!!

[@2HRTS1LOVE]

It gives me chills and makes my eyes water! Seriously, it's like otherworldly. There's another version of this they did at the Opry here on yt, look it up, the audio is a little better, and they have a bass player with them. I have to listen to it every few days, lol!

[@susanthompson5576]

She's a goddess

[@cblair0608]

Can you imagine the singing skills those children will have?

[@ontherockswithsalt560]

I don't know. Some of the prettiest people have some unfortunate looking kiddos. And vice-versa. Have you ever seen Jennifer Garner's parents. Eek!

[@kathrynstafford7099]

I think they have 5 now.

[@sallyrutledge8238]

I know... as of 2023, they have 5 children!

[@cbubny]

This guys just, IS MUSIC.

[@rhondajeblin]

Damn! What a voice!

[@deannaedmondson9567]

Chris is an intimate invitation. Every song he sings is like an invitation into his soul. I'm immediately engaged. His effortless mixed with conviction is what is haunting. Time stands still when I listen to him. I grew up listening to Willie, Waylon, Merle, Ronnie Milsap......I just revisited my childhood, excuse me while I go wipe the tears from my eyes.....

[@sallyrutledge8238]

You are so right... as a girl, I listened to Hank Williams senior...... getting WSM late night on clear channel all the way up into Michigan. Now, at 75, I hear Chris Stapleton with that haunting power and I have hope that this will continue long after I am dust in the garden.

[@bossbb]

I don't want to speak for Waylon, but I think he would say "Pretty good ole Hoss"! I hope to hear more from Chris. What a great talent!

[@LONEJOE1]

I cannot stand what is called country today, BUT I really like this guy! Great singer and writer. There maybe still hope for country yet.

[@rexoates3353]

I’m the same.

[@lbeck119]

He's not country he's CHRIS!!🤘

[@katherinebritt8372]

Agree! To much pop in today's stuff. I need me some Reba George Loretta Patsy.

[@d.delgado2137]

George Jones once sang “Whos gonna fill their shoes”......Chris is one of them who will👍🏻✌🏼

[@chriszamora923]

Yess

[@chrismc.4437]

You're damn right Dan! Damn right!

[@charlottebeatty3777]

I agree.

[@chadferguson4540]

And Jamey. That's about it.

[@benjaminkouhout3387]

Totally agreed

[@singer30028]

Morgane's harmony is awesome!

[@luckyman09]

Petrus Delassio look at how she looks at him

[@luckyman09]

singer30028 look at how she looks at him

[@ryankuk]

singer30028 Morgane is a badass beautiful voice and talented!

[@bangitsmom6855]

He's outstanding, but her backing vocals make this really stand out.

[@cccarignan3864]

Morgane is amazing, a great singer in her own right and a wonderful supporting soul mate, really good.

[@angeliquelusk5292]

Yes so true.Her voice toaches my soul.

[@angeliquelusk5292]

Her voice almost reminds me of Loretta Lynn but Morgan has her on style.Toaches my soul I love her and w Chris there the Best to hit Country Music sence Waylon and Jessie and Johnny and June.My hats tipped to them.

[@denisewalters9230]

so miss Randy Travis

[@clintjones1193]

Angelique Lusk I made the same connection with Johnny and June, the way they connect on stage

[@VintageRose75]

I read that at one point, she had her own record deal.

[@theann111]

Being the music snob I am, I wish I could be mad at all the bandwagon jumpers who suddenly like him since the awards... but damn! this guy deserves every single bit of attention and praise he can get. I could list a lot of amazingly talented country singers, but nobody touches his voice.

[@omalewis7785]

+theann111 Bandwagon? So the first time I heard Nine Inch Nails was the Downward Spiral album. Now I'm a huge fan. Does that make me a bandwagon jumper? I saw the Timberlake/Stapleton performance on Facebook, which led me to a bunch of other videos of Chris, and Steeldriver. Now I'm a fan. It's not that people suddenly like him. It's just that it's probably the first time they've seen him perform. Isn't that how things usually go in the entertainment culture?

[@josiahwalker7834]

+theann111 I feel the same way. I wish more people knew of the SteelDrivers and the amazing music he made with them

[@benjaminkouhout3387]

If you like steel drivers listen to band of heathens

[@sallyrutledge8238]

You are so right. I went back and listened to some of his very early songs... 2010 & 2011....the raw power and emotion are just part of him.

[@lour58]

His voice is amazing it goes without saying. But his wife’s voice is so beautiful also.

[@hawkinscornerminifarm9873]

Love them together makes my hair stand up

[@michaelfoster833]

@@hawkinscornerminifarm9873 b cç

[@fullemic5255]

Yes

[@hawkinscornerminifarm9873]

Absolutely listen everytime he sings

[@elvawolin6845]

OMG where have I been I’ve just discovered Chris and his wife. What a team!!! Just beautiful!😊

[@billsmith-rq7ki]

Thank God for the internet so I can see Chris Stapleton before he was Chris Stapleton.

[@sallyrutledge8238]

Yah..... I came later to the party. I checked him out because he looked so much like one of my students. First time I heard him sing I was blown far, far away. Back when grit and pain and passion were all a part of Country music. Blessed to have lived long enough to hear this dear man.

[@lbeck119]

Morgan absolutely makes this song amazing... LOVE how they arranged their version of this song to put her voice on a pedestal!!♥️♥️

[@craigodem3815]

Stapleton could sing a phone book and it'd be awesome.

[@mikereynolds3294]

Morgane has an awesome voice...... They go great together. They both should be huge stars.

[@gehmangang8006]

My dad used to sing this to me. Chris sings it best!

[@cameronjm]

I got chills when she started singing. Wow! She needs to be front center too!

[@seangates1451]

There’s a version of “You Are My Sunshine” where she sings lead and Chris does harmony and OH MY GOD

[@dianneclum227]

❤ 2:59😊 2:59 ​@@seangates1451

[@SherryUSmith]

He is definitely bringing Country back. I enjoy his songs everyday!

[@ChrisStapleton02]

Hello, I want you to know just how much I appreciate everything you have done for me. Thank you for your love and support. You are a true fan, and I am so grateful for that.☺️You cannot imagine how much strength your support has given me during a difficult time❤️.I appreciate you more than words can say. I hope you keep being a great fan!❤️☺️ Where are you following from?☺️

[@gregosterholt394]

That’s music at the highest level

[@kennethweaver6623]

This guy can do no wrong!!!!!!waylons smiling down from heaven right now.

[@forerunner7]

I could listen to Morgane sing "Amanda" over and over again.. Love her voice.. We need to hear alot more of her.

[@aaronmccann3246]

Truth!

[@LynnPete]

Chris is one of very few that I feel will keep what most of us consider Country Music alive.......The real country music sung by Willie,Waylon,George,Kris,Johnny and many others like them are who / what I consider Real......Please keep it Country Chris !

[@sallyrutledge8238]

Amen !

[@BostonPower]

Her voice is awesome, like his.

[@johhnyreb7619]

Real shit here....no auto tune, no beetz....just talent...so refreshing...

[@brasstacks7181]

My stepfathers favorite song by Don Williams. Chris puts a whole new kick in this song! This man is what music needed period!

[@lulatodd2147]

One of my favorite songs done flawlessly. 😢 I’m sitting here crying. 🥰

[@joemorrow7691]

2012 was a bad year for me,,,to busy with what life l had left,,,,had no idea he ever sang with his wife,,,,,,that was really good,,,,👍👍🇺🇸

[@hammervansickle7042]

Voices of angels

[@Dishtech48]

She can sing! wow

[@marshamcdowell8970]

They are perfection together! Gives me chills!

[@freidamartin3281]

Jesus Morgan!!! Chills Everytime!!!

[@bogartleeblues]

Love them both. Both of them are amazing talents. Could listen to them all day.

[@pinkywilliams8063]

My third favorite song from Chris is with Morgane AWESOME!!!!!

[@tjdavis56]

"Fate should've made you a gentleman's wife" is one of the best lines ever written

[@renaplunkett190]

He's the soul but she is the light and balance

[@jimterry8017]

All I can say is keep doing it KZbin

[@markross9995]

This is Disgustingly sick...The greatest thing I've ever seen in music...And I love all music

[@gregfoster9246]

Just got goods chills and a joy from yall

[@joshuamervis]

As great as they are (and they are great) this just makes me miss Waylon even more.

[@sallyrutledge8238]

I know..... I cried so hard when we lost him.

[@PBoyB2010]

All I can say is Waylon would be proud.

[@jasonpuckett7313]

As well as Don Williams.

[@tomatcheson4027]

what about don

[@graceanneconsoli2867]

I totally agree

[@jamiedeweese3579]

I love Waylon and I know he also sang this but I prefer Don Williams version.

[@clarasnyder9946]

I agree with both of you. I liked Don's better.

[@yvonnereddick6765]

Absolutely Beautiful duet I love listening to this song.

[@aniellomarro9797]

😮

[@seanhaw2009]

Willie & Waylon are my favorites. Now add Chris. This man is the real deal.

[@brynmiller4232]

This is so very beautiful-both sound and look hot -one of my favorite songs of theirs. Flawless.

[@cyrene1231]

The most beautiful couple today! 💕

[@bbqsky2]

A living legend,singing a legends` song!!! IT doesn`t get any better than that!!!

[@sallyrutledge8238]

And now, in 2023 the rest of Nashville and the country agrees with you !

[@user-sj6bt8vp6u]

He is the best talent in 20 years

[@morningwood9609]

Perfection!!!

[@dakotarindal7456]

I have but one hero left, You're looking at him. Simply amazing.

[@multitoolish]

SOOOO MUCH SOUL!!! Saw him and his wife open for of all people GNR in Nashville! They definitely showed why they were chosen to do so. So epic! Axl for sure knows music when he sees it! Loved Chris and his wife, the love is so easy to see, just like I feel for my wife after almost 16 years now and I still shiver at the sight of her and feel so lucky to have her! She's my back up also! She stands beside me also!!

[@Embracelife1222]

The way these to harmonize gives me chills.

[@centuriesofblood]

Best version ever by far.

[@gwendolenking3366]

Waylon is smiling and singing with them from Heaven!

[@PeggyLewis-b4q]

Always Waylon!!!

[@maxl5657]

His wife’s voice is stunning...

[@tdr1249]

I'm obsessed with these two!! Good lord at the talent 💯💕

[@cindystokes3280]

You sound so amazing Chris Stapleton💜💜💜💜💜

[@cindystokes3280]

Your always welcome and love listening to you!! Happy New Year💜💜💜

[@1BadBladeRunner]

Unless there is some legal issue with anyone re-recoding this track, i seriously don't get how this is not in stores right now. I hope C. Stapleton gets his dues as a singer. He's written enough great songs for others but his voice is seriously unbelievable..

[@ocspray7701]

agreed!!!!!!!!

[@brenrushing6142]

He didn't write this one.

[@mikebeasley6447]

@@brenrushing6142 DID ANYBODY SAY THAT HE DID? WHY EXPOSE YOUR DIMWITTED SELF? GET A GRIP DUDE!!!!!!!!!

[@darkwingduck4876]

This aged well. 👍🏻

[@Janssenjasper0316]

The new Johnny Cash And June Carter Cash of country. A true country icon idol and legend is born people. On a rise to the top. This is country. This is feeling.... This is music. I have been waiting for this so long to get this feeling back. That good country music in memory of the great Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, George Strait... And many others.

[@MrAlbertbobby]

Amazing he will save country music

[@ERROCKER]

+Albert Anders and it NEEDS saving from all the "Ice Cold Beer, Daddies Tractor, slide on over in the front seat, back roads of Georgia mud" same same bad pop songs radio is selling as Country! Chris is the Real Deal! I'm digging this brother! I'm digging this!

[@TheBiznus]

+Albert Anders I really hope you're right. I'm starting to lose faith....

[@MJohnsonRockz]

+Errocker you are spot on brother, spot on

[@MJohnsonRockz]

+Albert Anders same to you , first time ive heard him... great

[@SherryUSmith]

Real country music is coming back!!! I enjoy it so much. I was country when country wasn't cook in the 80s. But still listening.

[@marcinosuch9732]

Magic music. magic voice.

[@rickhartline8884]

One of Life’s simple pleasures. I feel sorry for anyone who doesn’t appreciate this.

[@AngelTorres-mx7oy]

Just hurd today....this is awesome.. I'll say. It. They are the waylon and jessie colter of these times...geez.country radio..listen..clean u ears..play. some real country on country radio..I promise u. This stuff here sells..Real music Sells. And I am buying.what I am hearing here. Today. Nov 11,2020

[@AngelTorres-mx7oy]

@Chris Stapleton .this the real. Chris. Stapleton.??if so. Happy new. Year. Amigo

[@betsyfleming5721]

LORD what a voice on ms. Morgane... woooo

[@teresawashington3181]

Love this husband and wife couple 💑 ❤ there outstanding true originals 👏 💯🎼🎶🎼🎵🎵

[@christapleton4]

Hello Teresa, how're you doing, Your comment caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you!❤️

[@olenzephier2244]

Otis and Baby became one hell of a country duo!!!!

[@joshporter08]

He nailed the guitar solo just like ol Waylon! Stapleton is so dang good live!

[@debmainas]

Morgan let Chris ride shotgun, both great talents!! Love them, happy for them !!

[@lindaherod8443]

Love them both

[@samb9076]

No words to express this man's voice. I get chills every time I hear him. Not to mention the fact that he is very gracious in person. The Jompson Brothers played twice in a local venue here and I went both times, met he and the band. Great people. It's a damn shame he isn't on a larger scale already. True talent.

[@sallyrutledge8238]

Well, your instincts were soon on... here it is 2023 and he has taken home multiple awards for song, singer and album of the year. Yes, Nashville finally woke up. Best night was when he and Morgan and Justin Timberlake tore the place apart ! Legendary.

[@joycemcfee1829]

I was thinking the same thing, Sally. It's the end of 2023, and Chris couldn't get any bigger.@@sallyrutledge8238

[@ceebreeze6378]

Can’t imagine why o why anyone would thumbs down. Guess it wasn’t for u. That’s fine. Do u. This man is the truest artist that is playing this music.

[@cynthiavirove5108]

Chris and Morgane Stapleton is the Best there is, WOWWW 🌹⭐️🌹🎶

[@robertguando9192]

Morgane compliments Chris’s voice so nice

[@sparky72whogivesashit5]

You both survived 2016!! Some of the best of the best left us, but true grit survived 👍

[@mamajjumper]

Goosebumps

[@patriciacampbell2613]

Morgan's voice is beautiful ❤

[@stephaniemelton7831]

Best country duet EVER!!!!! Sorry Waylon, you would have to agree!

[@ashadowawhisper]

Now THIS is country music... other than bluegrass.

[@jimmiejones5761]

No it's not it is a poor attempt to try to sing

[@vickynaylon303]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen him without his hat!!! 😍

[@sallyrutledge8238]

Try googling --> Chris Stapleton singing "Fool Me Again" It is from 2011 on a cruise . You will hear that Power that the world is hearing now !

[@kathylarsen3765]

They are perfect together!!!! I love them!!!!

[@DVSNTHERE]

Holy smokes That made me cry! Kuddos I love Don's and Waylon's versions but I wish this version was out there as Chris and his wife nailed it!

[@davidcullen6797]

Two guitars. No BS. Brilliant.

[@jennymiller8435]

Omg I love Chris Stapleton and his wife