Dua Lipa and Chris Stapleton's Surprise Duet at 2024 ACM Awards

At the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas, Chris Stapleton, a multiple award nominee and winner, delivered a surprise performance with Grammy-winning pop artist Dua Lipa. The duo performed a rendition of Stapleton's song "Think I’m In Love With You" from his album "Higher." This unexpected collaboration took place at the Ford Center at The Star, with Stapleton's wife, Morgane, providing backing vocals along with a 13-piece string section.

Stapleton's night was triumphant, as he secured wins for Male Artist of the Year, Artist-Songwriter of the Year, and Album of the Year for "Higher." The collaboration between Stapleton and Lipa was quickly organized, with only two days of rehearsal, and was suggested by Lipa, who is a fan of Stapleton's music. The performance highlighted a trend at the ACMs of blending different musical genres, with past shows featuring artists like Post Malone, Avril Lavigne, and Gwen Stefani.

The ACM Awards have been known for memorable performances, and the duet between Chris Stapleton and Dua Lipa is considered one of the most notable in recent country music history. The event was broadcast live from Frisco, Texas, on Amazon Prime. Both Stapleton and Lipa are scheduled to perform at the Austin City Limits music festival in October, where fans may anticipate further collaboration.