Joy Of My Life - Chris Stapleton - Country Music Selection May 2026

Chris Stapleton’s "Joy of My Life" is widely celebrated as one of his most tender performances, appearing on his 2020 Grammy-winning album, Starting Over . While often associated with his own marriage, the song is actually a faithful cover that breathes new soul into a classic rock ballad.

Fogerty’s original version is a quiet, acoustic devotion—a stark contrast to his high-energy rock hits. The Stapleton Interpretation Joy Of My Life - Chris Stapleton - Country Music Selection

Stapleton released his version as a single in March 2022. While he stayed true to the acoustic roots, he added his signature "Nashville sound"—crisp production and those unmistakable, smoky, expressive vocals. Chris Stapleton’s "Joy of My Life" is widely

Fogerty wrote it as a direct love letter to his wife, Julie. The title came from a recurring phrase he used when friends asked how she was doing: "She’s the joy of my life". The title came from a recurring phrase he

“A love letter to my wife”: John Fogerty's “Joy of My Life”