Studio Album · No. 1
Traveller Songwriting Credits by Chris Stapleton
Produced by Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton · Engineered by Vance Powell, Pete Lyman
Holds writing credit on 12 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 14 documented
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Chris Stapleton carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 3
Traveller shows Chris Stapleton's Nashville co-writing craft at its peak: he co-wrote most tracks with trusted collaborators like Ronnie Bowman, usually one or two names beside his own. The two covers, 'Tennessee Whiskey' and 'Was It 26,' are the album's only non-authored moments, and they stand out precisely because almost everything else carries his pen, the work of a songwriter who spent years writing for others before stepping out front.
Traveller is the debut solo studio album by Chris Stapleton, released in May 2015 and the record that transformed him from a respected Nashville songwriter into a star. Produced with Dave Cobb, it strips country back to its roots and fuses it with Southern rock, blues, and soul, all carried by Stapleton's powerful, weathered voice. He co-wrote most of the album with longtime collaborators, while two tracks are covers, including 'Tennessee Whiskey,' which became a genre-crossing phenomenon after his electrifying CMA Awards performance. The album swept the major country honors, winning Album of the Year at the CMAs and ACMs and the Grammy for Best Country Album. Certified seven-times platinum, it remains one of the defining country albums of its decade.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Traveller
|
Chris Stapleton | Chris Stapleton | Dave CobbChris Stapleton | Chris Stapleton (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Fire Away
|
Chris StapletonDanny Green | Chris StapletonDanny Green | Dave CobbChris Stapleton | Chris Stapleton (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Tennessee Whiskey
#20
|
Dean DillonLinda Hargrove | Dean DillonLinda Hargrove | Dave CobbChris Stapleton | Chris Stapleton (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Parachute
|
Chris StapletonJim Beavers | Chris StapletonJim Beavers | Dave CobbChris Stapleton | Chris Stapleton (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Whiskey and You
|
Chris StapletonLee Thomas Miller | Chris StapletonLee Thomas Miller | Dave CobbChris Stapleton | Chris Stapleton (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Nobody to Blame
#10
|
Chris StapletonBarry BalesRonnie Bowman | Chris StapletonBarry BalesRonnie Bowman | Dave CobbChris Stapleton | Chris Stapleton (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
More of You
|
Chris StapletonRonnie Bowman | Chris StapletonRonnie Bowman | Dave CobbChris Stapleton | Chris Stapleton (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
When the Stars Come Out
|
Chris StapletonDan Wilson | Chris StapletonDan Wilson | Dave CobbChris Stapleton | Chris Stapleton (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Daddy Doesn't Pray Anymore
|
Chris Stapleton | Chris Stapleton | Dave CobbChris Stapleton | Chris Stapleton (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Might as Well Get Stoned
|
Chris StapletonJimmy Alan StewartJustin McGhee | Chris StapletonJimmy Alan StewartJustin McGhee | Dave CobbChris Stapleton | Chris Stapleton (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Was It 26
|
Don Sampson | Don Sampson | Dave CobbChris Stapleton | Chris Stapleton (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
The Devil Named Music
|
Chris Stapleton | Chris Stapleton | Dave CobbChris Stapleton | Chris Stapleton (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Outlaw State of Mind
|
Chris StapletonRonnie BowmanJerry Salley | Chris StapletonRonnie BowmanJerry Salley | Dave CobbChris Stapleton | Chris Stapleton (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Sometimes I Cry
|
Chris StapletonClint Ingersoll | Chris StapletonClint Ingersoll | Dave CobbChris Stapleton | Chris Stapleton (Lead Vocals) |