Under the glittering lights of the 60th ACM Awards at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, Chris Stapleton delivered a spellbinding live rendition of his platinum-hit “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” leaving the star-studded audience in awe. Dressed in his signature black cowboy hat, faded denim jacket, and worn-in jeans, Stapleton stood center stage with nothing but a vintage microphone, his weathered Martin acoustic guitar, and a moody blue-lit backdrop that perfectly matched the song’s melancholy vibe.
His raspy, soul-drenched vocals cut through the room as he poured raw emotion into every lyric, while wife Morgane Stapleton, standing just offstage, watched with pride, mouthing the words. The all-star crowd—including Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson—swayed along, some visibly moved by the performance’s haunting simplicity. The piercing steel guitar licks and slow-burning blues groove of his band elevated the song to new heights, culminating in a gritty, improvised vocal run that earned a thunderous standing ovation.
As the final note faded, Stapleton tipped his hat humbly, proving once again why he’s country music’s most undeniable voice. Social media exploded with praise, with fans calling it “a masterclass in live performance”—and yet another reminder that nobody sings heartbreak quite like Chris Stapleton.
Chris Stapleton delivered a deeply moving performance of It Takes A Woman, a heartfelt ballad from his album Higher. The stage was set with warm lighting, creating an intimate yet grand atmosphere that complemented Stapleton’s signature raw and soulful delivery. His gravelly voice carried the weight of the song’s lyrics, while his wife, Morgane Stapleton, provided stunning harmonies, elevating the emotional intensity. The chorus—”It takes a woman / A woman who sees the best part of me / Through all that I am”—was delivered with heartfelt sincerity, making the performance feel deeply personal.
The audience was visibly moved, swaying and nodding along, and greeted Stapleton with thunderous applause. The song later won Best Country Solo Performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards, beating out tracks from Beyoncé, Jelly Roll, Kacey Musgraves, and Shaboozey. Stapleton also secured Male Artist of the Year, marking his fifth win in this category. His ability to convey raw emotion through music made this a truly unforgettable moment in country music history.
You can watch the full performance here.
