Album: Metamodern Sounds in Country Music by Sturgill Simpson (2014)
Genre: Country
Format: Album

Artist Background: Born in Kentucky and based out of Nashville, Tenn., singer-songwriter Sturgill Simpson first made a name for himself among fans of independent country music as the frontman of the high-energy band Sunday Valley. Looking to revitalize the neo-traditional sounds that fellow Kentuckians Ricky Skaggs and Keith Whitley pioneered in the '80s, Simpson went solo. By the end of the year, he was opening for Dwight Yoakam in front of a sold-out audience in Mission, Texas. Simpson's first proper solo rel... Part of the Jackson, KY music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era. Associated with Country movement.

Related Artists: Johnny Blue Skies, Tyler Childers, Billy Strings, Turnpike Troubadours

Music Scene: Part of the Jackson, KY music scene. Emerged in the contemporary era. Associated with Country movement.

Tags: Country, 2010s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


Metamodern Sounds in Country Music

Sturgill Simpson

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