I learned of Country star Chris Singleton after a duet he had with Justin Timberlake earlier this year. Singleton who is a rookie in the music industry not only held his own that night, he got praised by everyone on how he didn’t run from the spotlight as you will see int he video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K6w9AH00K8
Singleton is not only recognized at the 2015 CMA Male Vocalist of the Year, he’s also being known for the best Country Music Video Of The Year. The video focuses on bringing awareness to depression and suicide, things his wife suffers from on a regular basis. This powerful video is one that everyone should share.
From To Save A Life:
If his long hair, full beard and cowboy hat don’t get your attention, Chris Stapleton’s soulfully raspy vocals and powerful lyrics will. The reigning 2015 CMA Male Vocalist of the Year has become an instant country superstar with hits like “Nobody to Blame,” “Traveller” and “Parachute” off of his debut album, Traveller.
Despite his rising fame, Stapleton had yet to release a music video—that is until February of this year. His debut music video for the song “Fire Away” promotes an important cause, and carries a message that has the power to change lives.
The song’s lyrics take listeners through a toxic relationship, but the music video does almost the opposite.
Stapleton’s emotional video follows a couple through various seasons of life, including dating, marriage and buying their first home together.
We later learn that everything is not as it seems. The wife struggles with severe depression, and even tries to kill herself.
The message behind this video is so important that Stapleton only appears briefly as a bartender. His vocals and the lyrics playing over the events that unfold are powerful in their solidarity. The “Fire Away” music video is an effort to bring awareness to the pain of depression and suicide, and gives viewers an opportunity to respond at the end of the video with a link to www.changedirection.org. The organization pledges “to change the culture in America about mental health, mental illness and wellness.”
We love that Chris Stapleton has finally released a music video, and used it as an opportunity to start a conversation about depression and suicide.
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, suicide or another form of mental illness, please call 1-800-273-8255.
My music taste reaches a very wide spectrum so country music is a regular listen to for me but I do enjoy following Singleton’s career. He reminds me of what music artists used to be and I pray for his wife and what they have to endure.
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