Higher is the fifth studio album by American musician Chris Stapleton, released through Mercury Nashville on November 10, 2023.

[2] The album was recorded at RCA Studio A in Nashville, Tennessee, and additionally features producer Dave Cobb on acoustic and electric guitar and Stapleton's wife Morgane on backing vocals, synthesizer and tambourine, along with contributions from members of his touring band J.T.

[9] Alyssa Goldberg of Paste stated, "musically, Higher maintains the same high-caliber energy as Stapleton's previous work [...] However, lyrically Higher is more reserved" than his past work, concluding that "despite [the album's] lyrical shortcomings, Chris Stapleton still reigns high in the country genre and has delivered another admirable album".

[10] Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic felt that "the heart of Higher resides in stark, intimate ballads and, especially, simmering soul numbers that rely as much on a supple groove as it does on Stapleton's gruff testifying".

As with previous outings, though, it's his voice — equal parts straight bourbon, aloe balm, Marlboro smoke, and Tupelo honey — that stands out and carries the day.