Heartbreakers Reunion Surprise

Chris Stapleton forgot to sing 'American Girl' at Heartbreakers' 24-year reunion, sparking joy and surprise.

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Sep 17, 2026

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Heartbreakers Reunion Surprise

Chris Stapleton forgot to sing 'American Girl' at Heartbreakers' 24-year reunion, sparking joy and surprise.

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Chris Stapleton forgot to sing 'American Girl' at Heartbreakers' 24-year reunion, sparking joy and surprise. Chris Stapleton forgot to sing the first line of 'American Girl' during The Heartbreakers' surprise reunion, but was so enthralled by the band he forgot to sing. Originally reported by Variety.

Heartbreakers Reunion

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 16: Steve Ferrone, Benmont Tench, Mike Campbell, Stan Lynch, Ron Blair and Scott Thurston of The Heartbreakers and Chris Staple

The original Heartbreakers reunited after 24 years at the Ryman Auditorium.

Surprise Performance

They played three songs: 'American Girl,' 'Breakdown,' and 'You Wreck Me.'

Chris Stapleton's Moment

Stapleton forgot to sing the first line of 'American Girl' but was enthralled.

“i was so completely enthralled listening to you guys, i forgot to sing.”

Band History

Band History

The band hasn't played together since 2002, with some members last performing in 2017.

Mike Campbell's View

Campbell said Stapleton was hilarious and forgot to sing the first line of 'American Girl.'

“he forgot to sing the first line of the first song, 'american girl.'”

Lynch's Reaction

Lynch said he's emotional and wants to do right for the band next week.

“i want to do right for these guys. i love these guys.”

Here's the gist

Chris Stapleton forgot to sing the first line of 'American Girl' during The Heartbreakers' surprise reunion, but was so enthralled by the band he forgot to sing.

Read the original on Variety

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