‘Maggie’s Song’: Honoring Man’s Best Friend

Chris Stapleton’s touching single was inspired by his real-life canine companion.
‘Maggie’s Song’: Honoring Man’s Best Friend
Anyone who’s shared a special bond with a canine companion can relate to Chris Stapelton’s song. Benoit Daoust/Shutterstock
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Author W.R. Pursche once said, “Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.”

A touching single by country music singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton exemplifies this sentiment. Themes from his award-winning 2020 album, “Starting Over,” cover everything from new beginnings and the intricacies of relationships to his time spent living in Nashville. But one track in particular tackles a subject that tells an especially moving story.

Rebecca Day
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