After serving as the frontman of bluegrass group The SteelDrivers from 2008 to 2010, Stapleton released his debut studio album Traveller in 2015, which reached number one on the US Billboard 200 and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Among several accolades, he won the Country Music Association Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards for Album of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year, and the Grammy Award for Best Country Album and Best Country Solo Performance at the 58th annual ceremony. His second studio album, From A Room: Volume 1 was released on May 5, 2017, reached number two on the US Billboard 200, and to date has surpassed 500,000 units sold. Six months later, Stapleton released follow-up album, From A Room: Volume 2, which, like its predecessor, debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200.
Stapleton was born in a Lexington, Kentucky hospital. His mother worked at the local health department and his father was a coal miner. He comes from a family of coal miners.[12][13] He has an older brother and younger sister.[14][15]
Stapleton grew up in the small town of Staffordsville, Kentucky, which is located just outside of Paintsville, located between the city and the Paintsville lake. He graduated from Johnson Central High School where he was his class valedictorian and attended Vanderbilt University where he studied engineering, but dropped out after a year.
Stapleton is married to singer-songwriter Morgane Hayes, who co-wrote Carrie Underwood's 2006 single "Don't Forget to Remember Me". She had a recording deal with Arista Nashville. The couple met when they were working at adjacent publishing houses. They have two children and live in Nashville.
Maggie's Song
Chris Stapleton Lyrics
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About an old friend of mine
Somebody left her in a shopping cart
In a parking lot for us to find
Just a fuzzy black pup
She was hungry and feeling alone
We put her in the back seat
Told her we were taking her home
Run, Maggie run
With the heart of a rebel child
Oh, run, Maggie run
Be just as free as you are wild
A few kids later
We moved out on the farm
And she followed those kids around
Yeah, she kept them safe from harm
And she loved to chase squirrels
And playing out in the snow
She'd take off like a bullet
Man, you should have seen her go
Run, Maggie run
With the heart of a rebel child
Oh, run, Maggie run
Be just as free as you are wild
It was raining on a Monday
The day that Maggie died
She woke up and couldn't use her legs
So I laid down by her side
She put her head on my hand
Like she'd done so many times
I told her she was a good dog
Then I told her goodbye
Run, Maggie run
With the heart of a rebel child
Oh, run, Maggie run
Be just as free as you are wild
I had a revelation
As the tractor dug a hole
I can tell you right now
That a dog has a soul
And I thought to myself
As we buried her on the hill
I never knew me a better dog
And I guess I never will
Run, Maggie run
With the heart of a rebel child
Oh, run, Maggie run
Be just as free as you are wild
Oh, run, Maggie run
With the heart of a rebel child
Oh, run, Maggie run
Be just as free as you are wild
In Chris Stapleton's song "Maggie's Song," he shares a heartwarming story about an old friend, his dog Maggie. The lyrics narrate how he and his wife found Maggie in a shopping cart left alone in a parking lot, hungry and alone, and decided to take her home. They moved out of the city, bought a farm, and Maggie loved to follow their kids around, playing with them, and keeping them safe from harm.
The song takes a bittersweet turn when Maggie, who had grown old, woke up one rainy day and couldn't use her legs. As Stapleton lays down next to her, she puts her head on his hand, and he says his goodbyes. The lyrics are emotionally charged and vivid, bringing a heartfelt insight into the way we love and let go of our pets.
The song delivers a message about remembering our pets, even after they are gone. It conveys how dogs are more than animals and that they have souls, just like humans. With this song, Chris Stapleton pays his respects to his furry friend Maggie, who had a heart of a rebel child and lived as wild and free as she wanted.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you a story
The singer is about to recount an important part of his life.
About an old friend of mine
He had a close relationship with the subject of the story.
Somebody left her in a shopping cart
The friend was abandoned and in need of help.
In a parking lot for us to find
The singer and his companions happened upon the friend out of luck.
Just a fuzzy black pup
The friend was a small dog with black fur.
She was hungry and feeling alone
The friend was in poor physical and emotional condition when they found her.
We put her in the back seat
The singer and his companions took the friend into their care.
Told her we were taking her home
They made a commitment to the friend as their new pet.
Run, Maggie run
The chorus contains a request and metaphor of the rebellious spirit of the dog.
With the heart of a rebel child
The friend had a strong-willed and independent spirit.
A few kids later
The singer and his family had children.
We moved out on the farm
They relocated to a rural home.
And she followed those kids around
The friend became loyal and protective toward the children.
Yeah, she kept them safe from harm
Her protective nature was valuable to the family.
And she loved to chase squirrels
The friend had an energetic personality.
And playing out in the snow
She was an active and playful dog.
She'd take off like a bullet
She had impressive running speed.
Man, you should have seen her go
Her speed was a remarkable sight.
It was raining on a Monday
The friend died on a specific day with a somber touch.
The day that Maggie died
The loss of the pet represented an important event in the singer's life.
She woke up and couldn't use her legs
The friend's final moments were a painful experience.
So I laid down by her side
The singer provided comfort to the friend in her last moments.
She put her head on my hand
Even in her final moments, the friend sought comfort in the relationship with the singer.
Like she'd done so many times
The friend had been affectionate toward the singer before.
I told her she was a good dog
The singer shared words of praise and appreciation for the friend.
Then I told her goodbye
The singer said farewell to the friend in her final moments.
I had a revelation
The singer reached a significant realization.
As the tractor dug a hole
The burial of the pet was a ceremonial moment.
I can tell you right now
The realization that the singer had was a profound one.
That a dog has a soul
The realization was a belief that pets have a spiritual existence.
And I thought to myself
The realization was introspective in nature.
As we buried her on the hill
The burial of the friend served as a catalyst for the realization of the singer.
I never knew me a better dog
The friend was an exceptional pet in the life of the singer.
And I guess I never will
The affection and appreciation for the friend could never be replicated.
Lyrics Ā© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Alvin Stapleton
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RAD
I'm 75 years old and cry like a baby every time I hear this song. I've had, loved and lost far too many dogs and they were all wonderful loving friends and companions. All were better than most of the humans I have known. I'm looking forward to being with all of them some time in the distant future.
Question: When you die, how do you know if you are in Heaven?
Answer: You know you are in Heaven when you see all of your former pets running to greet you and love you again.
Whitecloud Dakota
Absolutely beautiful
Theodora Bruin
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RAD
@Theodora Bruin Thank you form the bottom of my heart ā„
RAD
@Whitecloud Dakota Thank you. You to are an animal lover and understand the bond between them and us. What ever God or Great Spirit you believe in, I wish them to bless you and you family and all future generations
John Brady
Yessir. Much love.
pacobolito
If you ever loved a dog this song will move you to tears..
Labrador mom
Yep, I cried like a baby. Dogs are the best!!
Dusty Manning
I have and it does
Vnachi8
If youāve ever lived anyone, this song will move you to tears.