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Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert Unveil New Duet at SoFi Stadium Show

On July 19, Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert dazzled thousands of fans at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, when they surprised and debuted their new duet, “A Song To Sing.”…

A split image of Chris Stapleton arrives at EA Sports presenting The Madden Bowl at Orpheum Theater on February 07, 2025 on the left and Miranda Lambert attending the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 on the right.
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On July 19, Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert dazzled thousands of fans at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, when they surprised and debuted their new duet, “A Song To Sing.” It was the first time the song had been performed live in front of a public audience, and the crowd cheered as they witnessed this historic first for the country music superstars.

“We're gonna try this thing on,” Chris Stapleton said as he welcomed Miranda Lambert onstage at SoFi Stadium. “Brand-new,” remarked Lambert. “It's the first time to ever play this in public.” “First time for everything,” chimed in Stapleton. “Tonight's the night. Are you ready, California?”

The thematic engagement invites ideas of love, togetherness, and intimacy, embellished by the sparkling image of a heart-shaped disco ball displayed on a large screen in the venue as the song was sung. Lambert celebrated the moment by hugging Stapleton and his wife, Morgane, then raising her fist in celebration. Lambert wrote, “Chris understands this emotion from the inside out, because he and Morgane have both lived it.”

Although the two previously worked together on “What Am I Gonna Do,” this marks their first official duet. The release of “A Song To Sing” as a radio single signals a new chapter in their creative partnership, with fans and industry insiders expecting a significant hit. Both Lambert and Stapleton are among the most decorated artists in modern country music. Stapleton is a 10-time GRAMMY winner, while Lambert holds four GRAMMYs.

Together, they also boast dozens of CMA and ACM awards. The two performers were a remarkably powerful duo, and their chemistry onstage at SoFi did justice to the hype behind the new collaboration. The debut performance is now completed, but it will lead to further speculation about whether they may perform, record, or produce more music together, as fans were very receptive to the song's emotional impact and the pair's powerful delivery.