Traveller
| Chris Stapleton
Traveller
Described by music publications as an old-school country, Southern rock record, Traveller received critical acclaim and earned Stapleton several awards. It was named Album of the Year at the 2015 Country Music Association Awards. Furthermore, it received a nomination at the 58th Grammy Awards for Album of the Year and a win for Best Country Album. The song "Traveller" also won Best Country Solo Performance. At the 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards it won Album of the Year, with the song "Nobody to Blame" also winning Song of the Year. It won the Billboard Music Award for Top Country Album in 2016 and 2017. "-Wikipedia"
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npr MUSIC
This decade's endless parade of blue-eyed pretenders could learn a lot from the care Stapleton takes incorporating soul elements into a declamatory rocker like "Nobody To Blame" or a smoky love song like "Tennessee Whiskey."
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AllMusic
Everything flows naturally, and that ease is so alluring upon the first spin of Traveller that it's not until repeated visits that the depth of the album becomes apparent.
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Billboard
For all the grief and regret it contains, it's a triumphant debut, encapsulating the grit of life, turning it into a hell of a journey
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The Telegraph
It is the 12 songs he wrote and co-wrote that sparkle.
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Zatak
However this record came out to be pretty enjoyable. Some sincere lyrics, different arrangements and a sweet production.
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JAM
It serves as a great album to convince people that country can be for everyone, as I am a great example.
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veery
"Traveller" represents nothing short of a country music gamechanger, with Chris Stapleton presenting a very strong case that success in the industry and stellar songwriting need not be mutually exclusive.
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The Wall Street Journal
Chris Stapleton gives country fans the debut they’ve been waiting for with ‘Traveller.’
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sputnik music
One of the most solid country albums of the year.
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The Journal of Roots Music NO DEPRESSION
It Is Simply His Time
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Nashville Over Here/ All Things Country
“Tennessee Whiskey” in particular is a joy to listen to, as the Bluesy rendition completely captivates.
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Wide Open Country
The premiere Nashville songwriter finally steps into the spotlight, and it’s about damn time.
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Renowned For Sound
From the very first song, and title track of the record, Stapleton lures you in with his inviting rasps, wrapped up in an envelope of gritty yet wispy harmonies.
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Digital Journal
Country singer Chris Stapleton won "Album of the Year" thanks to his debut "Traveller" album, and it is certainly worth the hype.
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TLE The London Economic
Chris Stapleton’s got the chops.
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New England Country Music
a title track with an incredibly catchy opening guitar lick and beautiful backround vocals from Stapleton’s wife Morgane.
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STEREOGUM
hear a compelling, brilliant poet who has settled deep into his groove.
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My Kind Of Country
I have to say that it comes as a somewhat of a surprise — and a pleasant one at that.
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The Shotgun Seat
Chris Stapleton Wows on Debut Solo Album ‘Traveller’
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The Boot
But as soon as the record hit shelves, he realized that there had been a spot for him all along.
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SC Times
Chris Stapleton’s ‘Traveller’ is impressive benchmark
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