It would be difficult to find an artist more universally admired than Chris Stapleton. His voice, songwriting prowess, and guitar skills make him a rare triple threat. At the same time, his skills allow him to thrive in almost any professional environment. During last year’s Super Bowl, he wowed fans and players alike with his rendition of the national anthem. Since then, he has delighted fans with his cover of the Phil Collins classic “In the Air Tonight” for Monday Night Football.
However, Stapleton does not crush the Monday Night Football theme alone. He lends his voice and a killer guitar solo to the song, but it wouldn’t be the same without his collaborators: Snoop Dogg and the immensely talented drummer. Cindy Blackman Santana.
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Today’s game between the Ravens and Texans was the final game of the 2023-2024 NFL season with Stapleton, Snoop and Santana performing the theme. Even after a whole year of listening to the song, fans still love hearing it.
Fans React to Chris Stapleton and Company’s ‘In the Air Tonight’
Once the theme played and the game started, many fans took to social media to share their love for the song and the artists. “Okay, but why Chris Stapleton ESPN FMN the intro gives me chills and gets me pumped EVERY time like it’s the first, “a fan tweeted.
Another fan gave Stapleton, Snoop and Collins some love. “Feat by Chris Stapleton. Snoop Dogg covering Phil Collins might be one of my favorite things. they posted shortly after the theme faded.
A tasteful NFL fan shared perhaps the least contentious opinion ever tweeted. “Chris Stapleton, the coolest guy ever” they were of opinion. It’s hard to argue with that.
Another football enthusiast is a fan of legendary themed collaborations. “Chris Stapleton and Snoop Dogg are a goat duo,” said the sharing.
“I just watched Parijita Bastola sing the national anthem at the Texans Ravens game and, my God, she has a beautiful voice, and then Chris Stapleton and Snoop in the intro. I love how music connects all worlds,” he said. shared by a fan.
For those who missed the FMN theme. Check out today’s iteration below to see what the hype is all about.
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