In a heartbreaking and deeply honest interview, rock singer Chris Daughtry is opening up about the unimaginable pain he and his family have endured after losing two of the most important women in his life just days apart. His stepdaughter Hannah Price died by suicide, and only one week later, his mother passed away after a battle with cancer.
“The guilt is the hardest,” Daughtry admitted, his voice trembling. “As a father, you ask yourself a million questions—what could I have done, what did I miss, where was I when she needed me?”
Hannah’s death sent shockwaves through the Daughtry family and his devoted fanbase, many of whom had seen glimpses of their close bond over the years. But no one saw the depth of pain Chris would carry in the months that followed.
In the emotional conversation, Daughtry also opened up about the natural burial ceremony the family held for Hannah—a moment he describes as “incredible, sacred, and necessary.”
“We laid her to rest in a meadow. No noise, no cameras, just love. It felt like she was finally at peace.”
While navigating grief, Chris found solace in returning to his roots through music. His latest album, “Dearly Beloved,” was self-released—a creative risk that turned into a deeply gratifying experience.
“Putting this record out on our own terms was healing. Every lyric, every guitar riff… it all came from a place of truth. It’s the most personal work I’ve ever done.”
“Dearly Beloved” channels pain into purpose, with songs that speak directly to loss, resilience, and the messy, beautiful process of moving forward. Fans have called it his most emotionally resonant album to date.
Through tears and honesty, Daughtry’s message is clear: healing is not linear, and grief never truly ends—but connection, honesty, and music can be lifelines.
“We talk about Hannah every day,” Chris says. “She’s not gone. She’s with us—in our memories, in our music, in every sunrise. I just wish I could have told her how much she mattered. I hope others can hear this and do that for someone they love.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you are not alone. Help is out there. And stories like Chris Daughtry’s remind us: even in our darkest moments, we can find the strength to speak, to heal, and to keep going.
