American singer-songwriter and actor
Born: June 8, 1978
Sturgill Simpson, born June 8, 1978, in Jackson, Kentucky, is an American country music singer-songwriter known for his genre-blending style and rich baritone voice. Raised in a working-class family, Simpson’s early life was marked by his father’s career as a state policeman and his mother’s work in a school. After high school, he briefly served in the U.S. Navy and held various blue-collar jobs before pursuing music seriously.
Simpson’s musical journey began in earnest with his 2013 debut album, High Top Mountain, which showcased his traditional country roots. His breakthrough came with the 2014 release of Metamodern Sounds in Country Music, an album that blended psychedelic influences with classic country, earning critical acclaim and a Grammy nomination. His third album, A Sailor’s Guide to Earth (2016), further expanded his musical horizons, incorporating elements of soul and rock, and won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album.
Known for his fiercely independent spirit, Simpson has often eschewed mainstream Nashville conventions, opting instead to explore eclectic and unconventional musical territories. This approach continued with his subsequent albums, including Sound & Fury (2019), which fused rock and electronic music, and Cuttin’ Grass Volumes 1 & 2 (2020), which revisited his catalog through a bluegrass lens. Simpson’s innovative artistry has firmly established him as a distinctive voice in modern American music.
Sturgill Simpson’s 5 most popular quotes
- It’s a long road, so we are just trying to stay focused and grounded and keep moving forward. I’ll take it, though.
- Somebody told me once it takes an Americana song five minutes to say what a country song says in three – so I try to write country songs. But really, all good music is just soul music.
- I just don’t see myself as a songwriter or a country singer or any of those things anymore. It’s more trying to express ideas and emotional textures.
- I didn’t graduate from college, so I might as well be on Atlantic Records, right?
- I had a great job with the railroad, a good salary.
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