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Kentucky Strong: Bluegrass State Natives Continue Storied Influence Across Country Music
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Jim Casey
When you think of country music strongholds, what states come to mind? Texas (Willie Nelson,…
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Country MusicEntertainmentMusic2022 Americana Awards: Brandi Carlile, Yola, Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson & More Earn Nominations
by Jim CaseyThe Americana Music Association announced the nominees for the 21st annual Americana Honors & Awards.…
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Country MusicEntertainmentMusicJohn Anderson Tribute Album to Feature Eric Church, Tyler Childers, Luke Combs and More
by Jim CaseyIf the measure of a musical man is the A-list roster of artists featured on…
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EntertainmentMusicSturgill Simpson’s ‘The Ballad of Dood and Juanita’ Jumps To the Top of Vinyl Albums Chart
Sturgill Simpson released The Ballad of Dood & Juanita back in August of last year…
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MusicNewsWATCH: Sturgill Simpson Sings Stunning Cover of ‘The Promise’
One of Sturgill Simpson’s greatest musical superpowers is taking music from other genres and bending…
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EntertainmentNewsSturgill Simpson Replacing Danny McBride in ‘Godzilla’ Director’s New Movie
Sturgill Simpson is stepping away from music. However, that doesn’t mean that he’s going to…
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MusicNewsWhy Sturgill Simpson Likes Cutting Albums in Places Like ‘Your Grandparents’ Nicotine-Stained Den’
Sturgill Simpson has recorded in pretty much every single room in Nashville. Along the way,…
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MusicNewsWhy Sturgill Simpson Is ‘Definitely Done’ with His Solo Music Career
by Shelby ScottAs one of country music’s most diverse artists, Sturgill Simpson has definitely had a unique…
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MusicNewsThe Best Country Albums of 2021: Outsider Staff Picks
by Jim Casey2021 has come and gone. In its wake, dozens and dozens of country albums to…
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MusicNewsSturgill Simpson Explains How Working with Martin Scorsese Influenced His Most Recent Album
by Hannah HeserSturgill Simpson created his own style that didn’t follow the rules of modern and classic…
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MusicNews2022 Grammy Awards: Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Mickey Guyton, Carrie Underwood & More Earn Multiple Nominations
by Jim CaseyNominations for the 64th Grammy Awards were announced today on November 23. A number of…
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MusicNewsSturgill Simpson Announces He Ruptured His Vocal Cords and Must Take a ‘Long Hot Minute’ Off
Last weekend, Sturgill Simpson canceled his remaining fall tour dates. This came after he pulled…
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MusicNewsSturgill Simpson Cancels the Rest of His Fall Tour After Pulling Out of Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival
If you’ve been keeping your Sturgill Simpson tickets for this fall in a safe place…
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MusicNewsBrandi Carlile Wins Big at Americana Awards, Alongside John Prine and Sturgill Simpson
The 20 annual Americana Honors and Awards took place last night at the Ryman Auditorium…
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MusicNewsLet Willie Nelson, Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, and Margo Price Take You to Church With This ‘Amazing Grace’ Performance
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour is making its way across the country. Every stop…
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MusicNewsWATCH: Sturgill Simpson’s Performance of ‘Shamrock’ Will Make You Pumped for a ‘Dood & Juanita’ Tour
With the release of his fifth studio album, Dood & Juanita, Sturgill Simpson says he’s…
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MusicNewsWATCH: Sturgill Simpson’s Vocals Shine in First Performance of New Song ‘Juanita’ at Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival
Last month, Sturgill Simpson set the country music world on fire with The Ballad of…
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MusicNewsReview: Sturgill Simpson Spins an Old-Time Yarn With ‘The Ballad of Dood & Juanita’
Historically, what we call country music was the soundtrack to America’s mountains and hollers. A…
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MusicNewsSturgill Simpson Claims ‘Dood & Juanita’ Will Be His Last Solo Album
Will this be the last Sturgill Simpson album, ever? Perhaps. According to Sturgill himself, there…
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MusicNewsSturgill Simpson Announces New Album ‘The Ballad Of Dood And Juanita’ with Release Date
Sturgill Simpson is gearing up for his next project. The singer recently announced his new…