Chris Stapleton was recently surprised by the Academy of Country Music with their Artist-Songwriter of the Decade Award. Not only has he enjoyed amazing success as an artist in recent years, but he’s also written several chart-topping hits for other artists, as well.

The ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Decade Award goes to…@ChrisStapleton! Throughout his career he has won 10 #ACMawards, received RIAA Certified Quadruple Platinum for his album #Traveller, and has had over 170 album cuts. 👏 pic.twitter.com/9Cwxf2Od0V

— ACM Awards (@ACMawards) September 23, 2019