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My Take
Sturgill Simpson is the rare artist I trust to never repeat himself. Born in the Kentucky hills, he wears the country label loosely, then floods it with psychedelia, soul and rock until the genre boundaries dissolve, and Metamodern Sounds in Country Music was the moment I realized he was operating on his own map. His refusal to court the awards machine, and even his gleefully contrarian online persona, feel of a piece with the music: stubbornly free. I see him as a true heir to outlaw country, not by costume but by conviction. Few working musicians feel this genuinely unbought.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sturgill Simpson
- Name (Japanese)
- スターギル・シンプソン
- Reading
- すたーぎる・しんぷそん
- Born
- June 8, 1978 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- Jackson, Kentucky, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / singer-songwriter / musician / rock musician / country musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Woodford County High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Americana Award for Artist of the Year
- 2014 Americana Award for Emerging Act of the Year
- Libera Award for Best Breakthrough Artist
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Sturgill Simpson born?
Born June 8, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Sturgill Simpson from?
Sturgill Simpson is from Jackson, Kentucky, United States.
What does Sturgill Simpson do?
Sturgill Simpson works as singer, singer-songwriter, musician, rock musician, country musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.