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Chris Stapleton Recalls His First Big Show, Releases Metallica Cover

Chris Stapleton played a headlining show at the PNC Pavillion in Cincinnati last night (8/12), and it brought back some memories of the first time he played for a crowd…

Chris Stapleton Recalls His First Big Show, Releases Metallica Cover
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Chris Stapleton played a headlining show at the PNC Pavillion in Cincinnati last night (8/12), and it brought back some memories of the first time he played for a crowd that big.

Chris posted to Instagram before the show, "Soundcheck opening for Allmans & Skynyrd on the same bill in 2012. First amphitheater I ever played. Looking forward to playing again tomorrow."

In other Stapleton news, his cover of Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters" is out and fans are loving it.

His team posted to Instagram yesterday (8/12), "Nothing Else Matters. Chris Stapleton covers “Nothing Else Matters” from @metallica’s The Black Album for The #MetallicaBlacklist, supporting @allwithinmyhandsfoundation & @osok. Link in bio to listen."

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