Chris Stapleton shocked the nation and the hometown of Paintsville last year when he performed on the CMA Awards with Justin Timberlake at his side. He also won CMAS for best male vocalist, new artist and album of the year. March 24th the singer will have a free concert at Johnson Central High. Free tickets were available noon Monday, but by 2 45, there was already a wait list. Stapleton’s debut album was released last year, it was called “Traveler”.