Morgane Stapleton is a talented American singer-songwriter whose music journey is always shadowed by her famous husband. As the wife of Chris Stapleton, Morgane is his backbone, something that many people are not aware of. Their relationship is one of the great love stories unfolding before their fans and admirers.
Despite performing in his band, Morgane is able to balance life on stage and at home. She an inspiration to every talented superstar that it is possible to pursue a career and parenthood.
Her life is often seen in the light of her husband’s fame but who is she really and what is the secret of her marriage to Chris Stapleton?All these and many fascinating facts will be revealed in this article.
Morgane Stapleton Biography
Morgan was born a Hayes at birth but became a Stapleton by marriage. She was born on January 25, 1983, in Nashville, Tennesee. Many consider her an original Nashville girl for the fact that it is rare to see someone that is originally from Nashville. She is currently 42 years old.
She grew up in a family of singers but never went solo career-wise. Her younger sister is named Melissa and they seem to have a cordial relationship.
Morgane had a deal with Arista Records as a younger lady. Though it was a dream changer, Morgane believes she is where she is supposed to be. She is not in the spotlight like her husband but no one knows if her career may go solo one day.
She is a Nashville girl through and through. Morgan lives with her husband and five children in Leipers Fork. they bought their home in 2017.
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Is She Still Together With Chris Stapleton?
They met while they were working in two different publishing companies. Morgane loved Chris’ songs and had a crush on him before they had a face-to-face encounter. Morgan often hung around to wait when he opened the door to come to play them a new song.
She could tell because he wore keys on his belt and it always jingled. Their first date involved them writing a song. They couldn’t have much done that night.
Morgane and her husband took their relationship to the next level when they got married in 2007.
Together is an understatement for a ‘wilding’ in a singer’s body. Borrowing from her Instagram reference to Chris’ appearances on the ‘Long Night’ in the 8th season of Game of Thrones. It shows the love and fondness they have for each other.
Many people that have been to their concert are sure to remember the eye thing between the two. They tend to gaze into each other’s eyes forgetting the audience and living in a world of the love they share.
How Did She Make Her Net Worth?
Morgane is not a very familiar name but her work announces itself before she does. Known for her great songwriting gifts, Morgane makes her living doing backups and writing songs.
She made her net worth of over $1 million dollars from her music career and collaborations.
Morgane’s husband is a successful country singer with a net worth of $12 million. He makes this from his songs, songwriting, and record producer. Sources claim he made $937,000 per night in 2019 making him a music seller.
7 Other Fascinating Facts About Morgane Stapleton
1. Morgane Stapleton Children
Morgan is a proud mother of five children, Waylon, Ada, and the twins Macon, Samuel.
After welcoming their twins, the couple had another addition to their family seven months later.
The joy of the arrival of a new family member is usually so infectious. Chris announced the arrival of their fifth child at a concert in Madison square in 2018. Morgane’s fifth child arrived May 12 2019.
The family walked the red carpet premiere of Toy Story 4 in 2019 before the family welcomed the last member.
2. Morgane Stapleton Heavily Influenced Her Husband’s Debut Album
What stands out about her is her contribution to some of the great music we may have heard. She contributed to her husband’s debut album, Traveller. The album was released in 2015. She played harmonies on the album alongside another cast of the live band he used in the album.
The selection of the songs from a 15 year-list of songs for Traveller was influenced by Morgane while they were on a cross-country trip.
Though he was struggling with his father’s death in 2013 when they selected the songs for the Traveler, it remains one of his greatest works.
It earned him an Album of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year awards. To date, Morgan remains the editor of his songs. He has jokingly referred to her taste as great except when it comes to men, whatever that means.
3. Morgane Stapleton Songs/Writing Credits
With great writing skills, she has not released any solo material. Yet she is instrumental to the success of a great number of songs. She started officially writing material for other artists in 2004 and has continued till now.
Some of her contributions include in;
Byron Hill Wings of Your Love
Carrie Underwood Don’t Forget To Remember Me
Alicia Nugent Somewhere Else To Fall
Lee Ann Womack Liars Lie
LeAnn Rimes, You Ain’t Right
Kellie Pickler Stop Cheatin On Me
Guy Clark Hell Bent On A Heartache
Reba McEntire Ain’t Got Nothing On My Pain
Morgane appeared in the recordings of Lee Ann Womack, Pickler, and Joe Nichols. To date, her greatest collaboration is with her husband, Chris Stapleton.
4. She Sings With Her Husband
This is an obvious fact to those that have been to his concerts or follow Chris Stapleton’s music. When he lost his father, she encouraged him and planned a cross-country trip to inspire him.
His father was a miner and had an influence on his son. They bought an old jeep that spewed fuel but had a successful trip. It was along the way that his album, Traveller was born.
She is a part of his band and always does backup harmony. Morgan supported her husband at the Country Music Award. She joined him on stage for his performance with Justin Timberlake.
5. Morgan Stapleton Awards/Nominations
In 2016, her work was identified and nominated for the Musical Event of the year category.
Alongside her husband, You Are My Sunshine was nominated for the Country Music Association Awards. They didn’t win but it is a great honor to be recognized for great work.
6. She Owns Her Own Business
From a young age, Morgane dreamt of having her own business. It became a reality when she opened her store at Leipers Fork Cabin. Her Tennesee Turquoise Co. provides a wide range of pieces of jewelry that are her personal collection.
7. Morgane’s Kids Sometimes Go On Tour With Them
Despite the cloak of privacy they cover their children with, they sometimes go on tour with them. They are never lonely because when situations permit they take members of their family including their kids on tour.
It is not known if any of the children have any music genes. The years ahead will tell, Morgane only wants her children to be happy.
