Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton Unite for Retro-Tinged Duet “A Song To Sing”
Two of country music’s biggest powerhouses, Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton, have joined forces for the first time — and the result is pure magic. Their new duet, “A Song To Sing,” is a dreamy, groove-soaked ballad that feels equal parts country classic and 70s disco throwback.
A Vintage Love Story in Song
The track explores the highs and lows of a relationship, but with a special twist: it’s told through the lens of love that never lost its spark. With silky harmonies and funky chord progressions, Lambert and Stapleton lean into a disco-inspired sound, transporting listeners to an era where country and pop flirted shamelessly with one another.
“You are a part of me / Baby, you’re the heart of me / Together, we can write a song to sing…” they croon, their voices intertwining like two halves of the same story. The style recalls the great duets of country’s past, echoing the energy of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers on “Islands in the Stream.”
A Music Video That Time-Travels
The accompanying music video fully commits to the retro aesthetic. Filmed inside Brentwood Skate Center in Tennessee, it features Lambert and Stapleton in matching terracotta pantsuits, gliding beneath a heart-shaped disco ball. Roller skates, grainy color grading, and bold vintage jewelry — including original pieces from the estates of Parton and Rogers — cement the nostalgic homage.
“It was like channeling our inner Kenny and Dolly,” Lambert told SiriusXM’s The Highway. “We wanted to fully go there — and I think we did.”
Breaking Records, Building Legacy
Produced by Grammy-winner Dave Cobb and co-written by Jesse Frasure and Jenee Fleenor, the single has already made history. With 3.3 million U.S. streams and 4.3 million global streams in its first week, “A Song To Sing” marked Lambert’s biggest streaming debut ever and shot straight to No. 1 on the Country Digital Song Sales chart.
The duo also debuted the track live at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, giving fans a glimpse of the song’s full power in a stadium setting.
Two Icons, One Song
Between them, Lambert and Stapleton boast 14 GRAMMYs, 33 CMA Awards, and 59 ACM Awards — a staggering résumé that underscores just how significant this collaboration is.
For Lambert, “A Song To Sing” marks her first single since her 10th studio album, Postcards from Texas, which continued her run of consecutive Top 10s on the country charts. For Stapleton, it’s another reminder of his versatility — equally at home with Southern soul, outlaw grit, and now disco-kissed country balladry.
Why It Matters
More than a duet, “A Song To Sing” is a celebration of country’s ability to evolve without losing its heart. By blending the outlaw grit of the 70s with the shimmer of disco, Lambert and Stapleton have created something that honors their heroes while carving out a new space in modern country.
And with the track already dominating streams, it’s safe to say: this isn’t just a song to sing — it’s one to remember.