· So how did the historical collaboration between country music’s songwriting king and a boy band frontman come to be? In a new interview with Howard Stern, ChrisStapleton shared the story behind the epic collab.
· ChrisStapleton and JustinTimberlake reunited in Los Angeles in 2022 for a surprise 12-minute "Tennessee Whiskey" duet that reignited their unforgettable 2015 CMA magic.
ChrisStapleton opens up about his iconic CMA’s performance with JustinTimberlake and how it changed his career. · The win surprised many as it was the duo’s first trophy at the ACM Awards in 15 years. However, for better or worse, country music has seen its fair share of more shocking duets. Chris... On one side of the stage stood JustinTimberlake, a global pop icon whose musical Midas touch was undeniable. On the other was ChrisStapleton, a respected Nashville songwriter with a voice like aged whiskey, critically acclaimed but still largely a secret to mainstream audiences. · ChrisStapleton and JustinTimberlake famously sang “Tennessee Whiskey” and Timberlake’s “Drink You Away” at the CMAAwards 2015. The duet was one of the most buzzed-about moments of the CMAAwards and ultimately launched Stapleton’s career to new heights. Did Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake sing at the CMA Awards?Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake famously sang “Tennessee Whiskey” and Timberlake’s “Drink You Away” at the CMA Awards 2015. The duet was one of the most buzzed-about moments of the CMA Awards and ultimately launched Stapleton’s career to new heights. Following their CMA collab, sales of Stapleton ’s debut album, Traveller, surged.What did Justin Timberlake perform at the CMAs?Pop star and actor Justin Timberlake wasn’t nominated for any awards at the CMAs on Wednesday night, but he sure did steal the show alongside country singer Chris Stapleton. The pair teamed up for a raucous duet of Stapleton’s hit “Tennessee Whiskey” before transitioning into Timberlake’s jam “Drink You Away” from “The 20/20 Experience.”Was Justin Timberlake nominated for a CMA?Pop star and actor Justin Timberlake was not nominated for any awards at the CMAs on Wednesday night. However, he stole the show alongside country singer Chris Stapleton with their duet of Stapleton’s hit “Tennessee Whiskey” and Timberlake’s “Drink You Away” from “The 20/20 Experience.”Why did Chris Stapleton ask Justin Timberlake to perform with him?Chris Stapleton had no idea when he asked Justin Timberlake to perform with him on the 2015 CMA Awards that his career was about to take off. · Pop star and actor JustinTimberlake wasn’t nominated for any awards at the CMAs on Wednesday night, but he sure did steal the show alongside country singer ChrisStapleton.
· The win surprised many as it was the duo’s first trophy at the ACM Awards in 15 years. However, for better or worse, country music has seen its fair share of more shocking duets. Chris...
On one side of the stage stood JustinTimberlake, a global pop icon whose musical Midas touch was undeniable. On the other was ChrisStapleton, a respected Nashville songwriter with a voice like aged whiskey, critically acclaimed but still largely a secret to mainstream audiences.
· ChrisStapleton and JustinTimberlake famously sang “Tennessee Whiskey” and Timberlake’s “Drink You Away” at the CMAAwards 2015. The duet was one of the most buzzed-about moments of the CMAAwards and ultimately launched Stapleton’s career to new heights.
· Pop star and actor JustinTimberlake wasn’t nominated for any awards at the CMAs on Wednesday night, but he sure did steal the show alongside country singer ChrisStapleton.
