Is the band daughtry called because chris formed band?

Yes, the band Daughtry is named after its lead singer, Chris Daughtry. The band was formed in 2006 after Chris Daughtry's participation on the fifth season of American Idol, where he finished in fourth place. The band's self-titled debut album, released in 2006, was a commercial success, selling over four million copies in the United States and producing several hit singles, including "It's Not Over" and "Home". The band has since released five more studio albums, with their most recent album, "Dearly Beloved", released in 2021.