What Are You Listening To?

"What Are You Listening To?"
Single by Chris Stapleton
ReleasedJune 17, 2013 (2013-06-17)
GenreCountry
Length4:05
LabelMercury Nashville
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Tony Brown
Chris Stapleton singles chronology
"What Are You Listening To?"
(2013) 		"Traveller"
(2015)

"What Are You Listening To?" is a single by American country music singer Chris Stapleton. It was his first single release, being sent to radio in 2013.

Content

"What Are You Listening To?" is a country music song with R&B and soul music influences.[1] Lyrically, the song is about a man who has broken up with his partner, and is inquiring about the kind of music she is listening to at the moment.[2]

Critical reception

Tara Seetharam of Country Universe rated the song "A-", praising Stapleton's vocals and the "catharsis" of the lyrics.[2]

Chart performance

Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[3] 46

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[4] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.


Megan Moroney version

In December 2023, Megan Moroney released a cover of the song exclusively through Amazon Music.[5]

References

  1. ^ Billy Dukes (June 20, 2013). "Chris Stapleton, 'What Are You Listening To?' — TOC Critic's Pick [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Tara Seetharam (August 31, 2013). "Single Review: Chris Stapleton, "What Are You Listening To?"". Country Universe. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  3. ^ "Chris Stapleton Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
  4. ^ "American single certifications – Chris Stapleton – Traveller". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  5. ^ Maxim Mower (October 9, 2023). "Megan Moroney releases cover of Chris Stapleton's 'What Are You Listening To?'". Holler Country. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
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