Chris Stapleton Proclaims He's 'Just As Bad As I Used To Be' — Listen
By Kelly Fisher
May 22, 2025
Chris Stapleton declares he’s “just as bad as I used to be” in the lyrics of his newly-released anthem, which appears in the soon-to-debut motorsport drama, F1.
The reigning Academy of Country Music Male Artist of the Year is the sole songwriter of “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p13Cn0mONP8.” Stapleton’s signature, soulful vocals bring the song to life, blending with elements of country, blues and Southern rock sounds
Stapleton’s anthem is the latest to release from the F1 soundtrack, following songs by Don Toliver, Dom Dolla and Rosé. F1: The Movie follows “a Formula One driver (who) comes out of retirement to mentor and team with a younger driver,” its description reads on IMDb. The Joseph Kosinski-directed action film stars Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, Damson Idris, Tobias Menzies and others. The movie is set to premiere on June 27. The full soundtrack will release the same day.
See the full track list below, and listen to Stapleton’s track here and on iHeartCountry stations.
1. Don Toliver, “Lose My Mind (feat. Doja Cat)”
2. Dom Dolla, “No Room for a Saint (feat. Nathan Nicholson)”
3. Ed Sheeran, “Drive”
4. Tate McRae, “Just Keep Watching”
5. Rosé, “Messy”
6. Burna Boy, “Don’t Let Me Drown”
7. Roddy Ricch, “Underdog”
8. RAYE, “Grandma Calls the Boys Bad News”
9. Chris Stapleton, “Bad as I Used to Be”
10. Myke Towers, “Baja California”
11. Tiësto and Sexyy Red, “OMG!”
12. Madison Beer, “All at Once”
13. Peggy Gou, “D.A.N.C.E “
14. PAWSA, “Double C”
15. Mr Eazi, “Attention”
16. Darkoo, “Give Me Love”
17. Obongjayar, “Gasoline”