In the realm of country music, Chris Stapleton is a musician who has lately had great success worldwide. Born in Kentucky, wilder is a singer-songwriter mainly known for his impassioned lyrics and rich, warm vocals that may be considered a bluesy-soulful style. His shows have changed with this development to reflect the expectations of every country music enthusiast. Therefore, if you are considering attending one of Chris Stapleton's performances, you may be wondering: how long is that concert?
A Chris Stapleton performance takes one hour 45 minutes or two hours 15 minutes most often. Most of his fans are unaware, however, that Chris spent over three hours on stage at some of his performances in big arenas and stadiums to give the audience the whole picture. That is to say, most Chris Stapleton shows have a strong setlist including songs from most of his five studio LPs, some of his Steeldrivers pieces, and sometimes some very excellent covers. J.T. Cure on bass guitar, Derek Mixon on drums, Mickey Raphael on accordion and piano, Robby Klein on guitar and mandolin, and Stuart Duncan on violin make up his talented backup band.
When attending a typical Chris Stapleton concert, you can anticipate songs such as Tennessee Whiskey, Broken Halos, and Parachute Some of his songs from his latest albums, Starting Over and You Should Probably Leave, will also be played, however, Chris is not predictable and likes to switch up his songs now and then but some songs are evergreen, like Nobody to Blame and Millionaire. Furthermore, Chris is a great
There are also several covers of their favorite songs that Chris performs as part of his set list, demonstrating his love for various musical styles and his talent for revamping any track. He will suddenly pull out standard songs from his country genre, such as ‘Cold’ by Willie Nelson, or songs from other genres, such as Eagles and Tom Petty. But hey, what would a Kentucky boy’s show be complete without some Kentucky bluegrass? Chris also brings a highly spirited bluegrass blues number of the traditional ‘Nine Pound Hammer.’ Chris on stage has an incredible ability to make fans relate to his music, whether they are new or old.
While each Chris Stapleton show differs slightly in terms of exact setlist and encores, here is a sample rundown of how a typical 2-hour Chris Stapleton concert might flow: While each Chris Stapleton show differs slightly in terms of exact setlist and encores, here is a sample rundown of how a typical 2-hour Chris Stapleton concert might flow:
8:00–8:15: A brief performance of a cover band to perform five songs within the amount of fifteen minutes as a warm-up set.
8:20–8:30: The hosts leave the stage and the audience is informed that Chris Stapleton’s stage has been prepared
8:35 PM PM: Chris Stapleton and the band appear on the stage, starting with a charming classic such as “Nobody to Blame” or “Parachute”.
8:40–9:40: Chris and the band play their best high-octane tracks, such as “Broken Halos,” ‘Millionaire,” “Starting Over," and “You Should Probably Leave.”
9:40–10:00: Chris steps off the guitars for 2-3 songs with a single acoustic number “Whiskey and You” or a heartfelt rendition of Willie Nelson’s “Cold”.
10:00-10:35: Even more of the timeless Chris Stapleton songs like Fire Away, Was It 26, Death Row, and I Was Wrong
10:35–10:50—BAND MEETS THE AUDIENCE: Chris also speaks to the fans, saying thank you to his audience.
10:50–11:05: Chris and the band bring down the house with some of the greatest full-length songs and more popular hits such as “Midnight Train to Memphis” and the ever-favorite “Tennessee Whiskey.”
11:05–11:15: The specially designed break for an encore.
11:15-11:15: Chris comes back to perform 2-3 songs for the encore, usually with an accompanied cover such as ‘Free Bird’ or ‘Wagon Wheel', to make the audience leave the venue with satisfaction.
So in total, the Chris Stapleton concert part typically takes one hour and 45 minutes to two hours to be performed, depending on the setlist. And those two hours will most probably pass unnoticed, as Chris is known for his fast-paced stage performances when he could sing numerous songs non-stop, as if without swallowing a single drop of saliva. Of course, as a young musician, Chris could probably play for 4 hours if one were to allow him to do so, especially given the fact that he is a well-known musician who has won several awards in the course of his career.
Well if the question is still lingering on whether or not to purchase tickets for his concert, don’t worry because Chris Stapleton gives his audience value for their money. Chris Stapleton is a man with a voice that seems to embody a truly unique, once-in-a-generation talent, Coupled with his set list of powerful ballads that tell the story of life, love, and the struggles we face, seeing Chris Stapleton live is truly a incredible experience.