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Chris Stapleton - Cold - Ballad
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Chris Stapleton - Cold

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"Cold" is a country soul ballad recorded by American singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton for his 2020 studio album, Starting Over. The track features a stripped-down, melancholic arrangement characterized by acoustic guitar, subtle fiddle, and prominent, emotive string accompaniment. Co-written by Stapleton alongside Dave Cobb, Derek Mixon, and Jaron Boyer, the song expresses themes of lingering heartbreak and the emotional shock following the end of a relationship. At the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in 2022, "Cold" won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song.

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Which album includes Chris Stapleton's song Cold?

Cold appears on Chris Stapleton's 2020 studio album Starting Over. The track uses country-soul writing and a restrained arrangement to focus attention on the singer's emotional delivery.

What instruments stand out in Cold?

The recording features acoustic guitar, subtle fiddle, and prominent strings. Those parts create a slow, melancholic sound rather than the hard-driving country-rock feel heard in some of Stapleton's other songs.

Who sings Cold?

Cold is performed by American singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton. It is one of the emotionally heavy ballads on Starting Over, an album released in 2020.

What style of song is Cold?

Cold is a country-soul ballad with a stripped-down, dramatic arrangement. Its mood comes from the contrast between restrained instrumentation and Stapleton's powerful, expressive vocal performance.

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