These Are the 15 Best Chris Stapleton Wedding Songs

Looking to incorporate a few Christ Stapleton love songs into your wedding soundtrack? Picking the perfect playlist for your wedding day can be fun, albeit a bit stressful, especially knowing that you must take into account your—and all of your guests'—music preferences. Country music fans should certainly consider playing some of Chris Stapleton's best wedding songs at their ceremony, reception or after-party. What's more, the best Christ Stapleton love songs run the gamut from sweet love songs for your first dance to upbeat numbers that'll get the party started.

Ahead, 15 of our favorite Chris Stapleton wedding songs that you can (and should!) ask your wedding DJ or band to incorporate into your special day.

Bonus: Listen to our picks with The Knot's favorite Chris Stapleton Love Songs playlist on Spotify.

1. "Joy of My Life," Starting Over

Lyrics you'll love: "Some may have their riches/Some may have their worldly things/As long as I have you/I'll treasure each and every day"

This Chris Stapleton love song—which stems from his 2020 album, Starting Over—is ideal for your first dance. Prepare for all of your guests to swoon over his singing. Stapleton's lyrics may or may not elicit tears, too. Fun fact: This song came in at #3 on our list of the most popular first dance songs of 2022.

2. "More Of You," Traveller

Lyrics you'll love: "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"

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Stapleton's vocals truly shine in this uber-romantic song. As such, it serves as a solid pick to ask your wedding band to play for your first dance as a married couple. The beautiful harmonies and slow guitar chords are both added bonuses.

3. "Tennessee Whiskey," Traveller

Lyrics you'll love: "You're as smooth as Tennessee whiskey/You're as sweet as strawberry wine/You're as warm as a glass of brandy/And honey, I stay stoned on your love all the time"

Add this sultry tune works—which boasts an infectious melody and great guitar solo—STAT. The song's slow rhythm is perfect for playing during dinner while guests are seated; alternatively, use it as a first dance song.

4. "Millionaire," From a Room: Volume 2

Lyrics you'll love: "Because love is more precious than gold/It can't be bought, no, never could be sold/I got love enough to share/That makes me a millionaire"

The lyrics from "Millionaire" remind us that love is absolutely priceless. As such, it's especially fitting for your wedding day playlist (especially a money dance song, if you're having one). Plus, did we mention the chorus features vocals from Stapleton's real-life wife?

5. "I Want Love," Restoration: Reimagining the Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin

Lyrics you'll love: "But I want love, just a different kind/I want love, won't break me down/Won't brick me up, won't fence me in/I want a love, that don't mean a thing/That's the love I want, I want love"

Stapleton's cover of Elton John's 2001 tune, "I Want Love," will make you (and your wedding guests!) smile. Moreover, this slow, passionate ballad is an excellent choice for your wedding DJ to play during your first dance as a married couple.

6. "Without Your Love," From a Room: Volume 1

Lyrics you'll love: "The more I live without you/Just can't forget about you/Nobody else can set me free/Baby, please come back to me"

"Without Your Love" starts off slow for the first 90 seconds or so—that is, until you hit the catchy chorus. We especially love the tune's poetic lyrics and gorgeous guitar instrumentals.

7. "When I'm With You," Starting Over

Lyrics you'll love: "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"

The perfect first dance song doesn't exi—oh wait. Enter "When I'm With You," by Christ Stapleton, which is famous for its metaphor-laden lyrics and harmonies you can't help but sing along to.

8. "Parachute," Traveller

Lyrics you'll love: "Say the word and I'll be there for you/Baby, I will be your parachute"

After dinner, get your guests up and out of their seats by asking your wedding musicians to play this upbeat song. "Parachute," which is best described as a cross between classic rock and country, features both banjo and guitar instrumentals.

9. "Second One to Know," From a Room: Volume 1

Lyrics you'll love: "Rather die before I treat you bad/All I ask of you/Is treat me the same way, too/'Cause I don't want to lose this thing we have"

"Second One to Know" is one of the country singer's more upbeat numbers. Moreover, this catchy tune combines the best of rock, blues and country wedding music—and Stapleton's pipes are on full display.

10. "A Simple Song," From a Room: Volume 2

Lyrics you'll love: "But I love my life man it's something to see/It's the kids and the dogs and you and me"

"A Simple Song" is simple, but its lyrics—and instrumentals—are nothing short of awe-inspiring. The song, with its slow tempo and guitar instrumentals, is well worth playing while walking down the aisle.

11. "Starting Over," Starting Over

Lyrics you'll love: "Wherever we are is where I wanna be/And honey, for once in our life/Let's take our chances and roll the dice/And I can be your lucky penny/You can be my four leaf clover"

"Starting Over" is the lead single from Stapleton's fourth studio album of the same name. This sweet love song contains background vocals from Stapleton's wife, and its poetic lyrics are just the icing on the cake.

12. "Arkansas," Starting Over

Lyrics you'll love: "All the boys and the girls down there sure do know how to have a ball"

Get the party started by blasting "Arkansas" at your wedding reception. This high-energy country tune boasts a fast tempo and free-spirited lyrics, which only add to the fun.

13. "When the Stars Come Out," Traveller

Lyrics you'll love: "All we wanted was to get there fast/So, we packed up everything we had/Runnin' on hope and a tank of gas/Like dreams ain't just for dreamers"

This classic country song features an infectious melody that's not too fast yet not terribly slow that it drags on. With this in mind, it works incredibly well as a first dance song.

14. "Ride My Rocket," The Jompson Brothers

Lyrics you'll love: "I wanna take you on a trip/You know the kind you like/It's gonna rock you, baby/It's gonna take all night"

Before going solo, Stapleton served as the frontman for The Jompson Brothers, a 2000s-era American rock band. "Ride My Rocket" was one of the band's best rock songs. The steamy lyrics and epic guitar solo will have guests singing and dancing. However, for this reason, you may wait to play it until the after-party, when just your closest friends and family members are around,

15. "Motor Runnin'," The Jompson Brothers

Lyrics you'll love: "You're a queen/I'm a saint/I'm a man/Well complete/Girl you want/What I got/Fire it up/Burnin' hot"

Post-dinner, pump up the crowd once more by playing this favorite This fast-paced rock song—also from The Jompson Brothers—will set the tune (see what we did there?) for the rest of the evening.