Chris Stapleton Politely Declines Australia's ‘Shoey’ Tradition
Alright, let’s talk about Chris Stapleton and his first-ever tour in Australia. The man is a 10-time Grammy-winning country superstar, and his concerts down under have been nothing short of spectacular—sold-out arenas, roaring crowds, and plenty of love from Aussie fans. But there’s one tradition he’s not quite on board with: the infamous shoey .
Now, if you don’t know what a shoey is, let me break it down for you. It’s a uniquely Australian ritual where a performer—or anyone, really—pours beer into a shoe (yep, a shoe) and chugs it down. It’s been done by artists like Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Zach Bryan, and even DJs like Fisher. Fans love it, American audiences watching online? Not so much.
Also Read:- Red Flag Warning Issued: High Fire Danger Due to Strong Winds
- Leyla Hirsch Set to Leave AEW as Contract Expires
But Stapleton? Yeah, he’s passing on that one. In a rare interview, he admitted that he had been warned about it before stepping on stage in Australia. He asked someone if there was anything he should be prepared for, and they told him, “Yep, a shoey. They’ll want you to drink beer out of a shoe.” His response? A very polite, “I will graciously decline.”
So far, no one has actually challenged him to do it, but he did joke, “Maybe this interview will make someone want to do that. I don’t know. But I’m probably going to decline that request. I mean, is there some kind of penalty if I don’t do it? Are they going to throw things at me?” Of course, the answer is no—Stapleton is too much of a legend for that.
Even without embracing the shoey , Stapleton’s Australian tour has been a massive success. His music has been a staple (pun intended) on Australian charts for years, and fans couldn’t wait to see him live. His latest single, Think I’m In Love With You , has been getting extra love ever since his special duet with Dua Lipa at the Country Music Awards. And speaking of collaborations, Stapleton has worked with some of the biggest names in the business—Adele, Justin Timberlake, Pink, Dolly Parton, Ed Sheeran, and even Post Malone.
Outside of music, Stapleton has also been busy promoting his Traveller Whiskey , which has just launched in Australia. But don’t call it a side hustle—he’s serious about it. Partnering with Kentucky’s Buffalo Trace distillery, Stapleton made it clear that this isn’t just another celebrity-endorsed drink. “This is a point of passion for me,” he said. “I really believe in what’s in the bottle and the people that are making the whiskey.”
With back-to-back sold-out shows in Brisbane and upcoming performances in Sydney, Stapleton is making a huge impact on Aussie audiences—shoey or not. One thing’s for sure: he’s proving that great music (and maybe a fine glass of whiskey) is more than enough to win over fans.
Read More:
0 Comments