Traveller

Chris Stapleton

About Traveller

"Traveller" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton. It was released to radio on April 27, 2015 as his debut solo single from his debut album of the same name. "Traveller" received nominations for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance at the 58th Grammy Awards, winning the latter. The song has sold 135,000 copies in the United States as of February 2016.


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2015
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I see the sunrise creeping in
Everything changes like the desert wind
Here she comes and then she's gone again

I'm just a traveler on this earth
Sure as my heart's behind the pocket of my shirt
I'll just keep rolling till I'm in the dirt
'Cause I'm a traveler, oh, I'm a traveler
I couldn't tell you honey, I don't know
Where I'm going but I've got to go
'Cause every turn reveals some other road
And I'm a traveler, oh, I'm a traveler

My heartbeat's rhythm is a lonesome sound
Just like the rubber turning on the ground
Always lost and nowhere bound
I'm just a traveler on this earth
Sure as my heart's behind the pocket of my shirt
I'll just keep rolling till I'm in the dirt
'Cause I'm a traveler, oh, I'm a traveler
I couldn't tell you honey, I don't know
Where I'm going but I've got to go
'Cause every turn reveals some other road
And I'm a traveler, oh, I'm a traveler

When I'm gone
Somebody else will have to feel this wrong
Somebody else will have to sing this song
Somebody else will have to sing along
Sing along

I'm just a traveler on this earth
Sure as my heart's behind the pocket of my shirt
I'll just keep rolling till I'm in the dirt
'Cause I'm a traveler, oh, I'm a traveler
I couldn't tell you honey, I don't know
Where I'm going but I've got to go
'Cause every turn reveals some other road
And I'm a traveller, oh, I'm a traveller

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Chris Stapleton

Christopher Alvin Stapleton (born April 15, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and grew up in Staffordsville, Kentucky, until moving to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2001 to pursue a career in music writing songs. Subsequently, Stapleton signed a contract with Sea Gayle Music to write and publish his music.As of 2018 Stapleton has amassed credits writing and co-writing over 170 songs. He has co-written six number-one country songs including Kenny Chesney's five-week number-one "Never Wanted Nothing More", George Strait's "Love's Gonna Make It Alright", and Luke Bryan's "Drink a Beer". His songs have appeared on many artists albums including Adele, Brad Paisley, a… more »

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Written by: Christopher Stapleton

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Traveller" is a song by American singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton from his debut studio album of the same name.
Awards
This song won the 2018 Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by a cross-country road trip Stapleton took after his father's death in 2013. The journey and the feelings evoked became the framework for Traveller.
Album Success
The "Traveller" album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, and later went on to become the best-selling country album of the year.
Chart Performance
"Traveller", despite not being released as a single, reached a peak position of number 29 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Personal Connection
Stapleton has noted that the song, and much of the album, is very personal. He often refers to it as a reflection of his own life journey.
Acclaim
Critics have praised the song for its earnest and authentic lyrics, with many highlighting Stapleton's distinctive, soulful voice.
Genre
Although labeled as a country song, "Traveller" also features shades of Southern rock and bluegrass, showcasing Stapleton's broad range of musical influences.
Recognition
Rolling Stone magazine has identified "Traveller" as one of the top 40 country albums of all time.
Song Length
The "Traveller" song has a duration of 3:42 minutes.

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