Chris Stapleton’s ‘Starting Over’ Stuns the Crowd—A Performance That Felt Like Pure Truth
The stage was quiet, the air thick with anticipation—then Chris Stapleton’s unmistakable voice cut through, raw and full of soul. Starting Over wasn’t just sung; it was lived, every note carrying the weight of love, loss, and redemption. And when Morgane’s harmonies joined in, the song transformed into something almost sacred. By the time the last chord faded, the audience sat in stunned silence, completely lost in the moment. Watch the unforgettable performance below! 👇🎶🔥
At the 54th Annual CMA Awards on November 11, 2020, Chris Stapleton walked onto the stage at Nashville’s Music City Center with an outstanding performance. Singing “Starting Over,” he brought raw emotion to every note, while his wife, Morgane Stapleton, added rich harmonies that made the song even more moving.
Chris Stapleton’s heartfelt performance, backed by a simple yet powerful stage setup, drew in both the live audience and viewers at home. His deep connection with Morgane Stapleton added an emotional depth that perfectly matched the song’s themes of love and resilience.
A viewer online commented, “ It’s amazing how he delivers his songs live. He always has PERFECT timing, pitch and energy. The way he has mastered his playing and deliverance is such an oddity these days and the excellence is underappreciated just as much now as it was in the past.”
Another noticed, “Morgane Stapleton is simply amazing in her own right. Great timing and the way she looks at Chris while singing is beautiful.”
The performance came just ahead of the release of his album Starting Over on November 13, 2020. Featuring 14 tracks blending country, blues, and rock, the album was met with critical acclaim.
Chris Stapleton’s song “Starting Over” arrived at the perfect time. Released on August 28, 2020, as the title track of his fourth studio album, the song carries a message of resilience and fresh starts.
Co-written with Mike Henderson, a former bandmate from the SteelDrivers, it blends heartfelt lyrics with Stapleton’s signature rich vocals. The song’s hopeful tone struck a chord during a difficult year, earning praise from critics for its uplifting spirit
and emotional depth.
