Best Chris Stapleton Father-Daughter Songs for Wedding Dances and Special Moments

When it comes to wedding songs, there are two types of tracks: the ones that get your strict uncle breakdancing in the corner, and the ones that make every father in attendance suddenly wipe their eyes. Chris Stapleton? He firmly belongs in the latter category. With his vocals, emotion, and lyrics that sound like they were written just for you and your dad, Stapleton has become a go-to for wedding music, especially for father-daughter dances.  

Choosing the perfect song for that once-in-a-lifetime moment isn’t as easy as selecting the entrée or determining which color napkin best complements the wedding motif. It needed to be perfect and emotionally charged. You want something heartfelt but not used in thousands of weddings before, meaningful without being cringey, and timeless enough that you’ll smile when you hear it ten years from now.  

Stapleton’s soulful voice and poignant lyrics make him the perfect choice for different wedding moments. His vocal style, emotional depth, and the themes in his songs resonate with father-daughter relationships. His music even crosses genre boundaries, so even if you or your father, for that matter, is not a fan of country music, you can still incorporate Stapleton into your wedding.   

Wedding photographers often describe the father-daughter dance as moments that “hit me right in the heart every time” and represent “that moment when a father gets to dance with his little girl, the one he’s been guiding and protecting but who’s now all grown up.” Choosing the perfect song for that dance is crucial; fortunately, you can never go wrong with a Stapleton.  

From his Starting Over album, the lyrics for “Joy of My Life” are appropriate for this special dance, especially the lines, “Some may have their riches / Some may have their worldly things / As long as I have you / I'll treasure each and every day."   

“When I’m With You” is also a popular choice with lyrics, “But when I'm with you / I feel like a dreamer / That's had all his dreams come true / Like my skies are all blue / When I'm with you.”  

“More of You” from his album Traveller is a slow and sentimental song, if this is more to your liking. With lyrics,” I fall more in love with you / Than I've ever been / From the moment you wake me up / 'Til you kiss me goodnight / Everything that you do / It makes me want more of you.” This track can also be used for the couple’s first dance since the lyrics are also applicable to describe the kind of love between a husband and a wife.  

For more upbeat songs, you can go with “Parachute” or “Arkansas,” especially if you’re looking for a transition track that can get the party started.  

Stapleton’s songs’ tempo and message work well for the father-daughter moment, and with his extensive catalogue, father and daughters can choose from songs that are better for traditional slow dances or if they prefer more upbeat tracks.  

Fathers and daughters should select the perfect Stapleton song based on their relationship and preferences. Start by discussing factors like musical taste, wedding vibe, and the emotional tone they want to set. It’s best if the pair listens to the songs together to get a hold of the lyrics’ meaning. The chosen song should hold personal meaning for the father and daughter, especially if it evokes special memories.   

The lyrics don’t have to be talking about the father-daughter bond; it can reflect unique and special shared experiences, such as songs sung together during car rides, music listened to during family vacations, or soundtracks from beloved movies.