Quick Facts

Full Name	Sturgill Simpson
Occupation	Country Singer
Date Of Birth	Jun 8, 1978(1978-06-08)
Age	46
Birthplace	Jackson
Country	United States
Birth City	Kentucky
Horoscope	Gemini

Sturgill Simpson Biography

Sturgill Simpson is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on June 8, 1978 in Jackson, Kentucky, United States. The album that stands out is 2014’s Metamodern Sounds in Country Music that reached number 8 in the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums Chart He is also praised for his hit singles “Living the Dream,” “The Promise,” and “Life Ain’t Fair and the World Is Mean.”

The music of his has been linked with the music of native of Texas “Outlaw Country” genre singer His music has been compared to that of Texas-born “Outlaw Country” genre singer Waylon Jennings. Sturgill Simpson married Sarah Simpson in 2010; the couple has three children together. He has lived in Nashville since his band ‘Sunday Valley’ disbanded.. Sturgill Simpson was married to Sarah Simpson in 2010; they have three children together. He has been living in Nashville since the time his group ‘Sunday Valley’ broke up.

His cover of “The Promise” by 1980s band When In Rome was featured in the Season 2 Episode 9 of the HBO series The Leftovers in November 2015. The first track from this album, “Turtles All The Way Down,” was featured in the soundtrack for Season 1 Episode 5 of HBO’s series Watchmen in November 2019. Simpson also wrote and performed the theme song to the Martin Scorsese/Mick Jagger-produced TV show, Vinyl. The song is called “Sugar Daddy.” As of July 2015, Simpson’s songs are represented by Downtown Music Publishing—an agreement that followed his record deal with Atlantic Records.

Simpson formed the Country/Rock band Sunday Valley in 2004, for which he played Guitar/Vocals, which played at the Pickathon festival in Portland, Oregon.

Growing up within Jackson as well as Versailles, Kentucky, he was the son of an officer in the police force as well as secretary. After moving to Nashville, Tennessee, he and their wife welcomed a son. He was the son of a State Trooper from Kentucky, who previously was a narcotics undercover officer, and his mother worked as secretary.

Sturgill Simpson Net Worth

Sturgill Simpson is one of the richest Country Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sturgill Simpson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Prior to releasing his first single album High Top Mountain, He was in his time in the United States Navy; worked for the Union Pacific Railroad; and formed a bluegrass group named Sunday Valley.

He was a victim of alcohol addiction in his early years However, he began to get clean when he was in his late 20s.

John Sturgill Simpson (born June 8, 1978) is an American country music singer- songwriter and actor. As of September 2019, he has released four albums as a solo artist. He released two albums independently, High Top Mountain in 2013 and Metamodern Sounds in Country Music in 2014. His second album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Americana Album, listed 18th on Rolling Stone’ s “50 Best Albums of 2014,” and named among “NPR’s 50 Favorite Albums of 2014.” His third studio album, A Sailor’s Guide to Earth, was released on Atlantic Records and was Simpson’s first major-label release, later earning him Best Country Album at the 59th Grammy Awards while also being nominated for Album of the Year. Simpson’s fourth album, Sound & Fury, was released on September 27, 2019.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Sturgill Simpson height 5 ft 10 in Sturgill weight 78 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Sturgill Simpson Dating?

According to our records, Sturgill Simpson married to Sarah Simpson (married: 2010). As of December 1, 2023, Sturgill Simpson’s is not dating anyone.

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In March 2016, Simpson released the first track from his third album, A Sailor’s Guide To Earth, a song called “Brace For Impact (Live A Little).” The record is a commemoration of the birth of Simpson’s son, and features work by The Dap-Kings from Brooklyn’s Daptone Records, as well as a cover of Nirvana’s, “In Bloom.” Simpson self-produced the record – Dave Cobb, who produced his prior records, did not work on this record, marking a departure from prior efforts. Simpson also created the record with a focus on sequencing, and recorded tracks live. The record marks his major label debut. It was nominated for Album of the Year and won Best Country Album at the 59th Grammy Awards. In January 2017, Simpson appeared on the Felicity Jones-hosted episode of Saturday Night Live, playing “Keep It Between the Lines” and “Call to Arms.”

Facts & Trivia

Sturgill Ranked on the list of most popular Country Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sturgill Simpson celebrates birthday on June 8 of every year.

Simpson is married to Sarah, to whom he dedicated the song “Oh Sarah” on A Sailor’s Guide to Earth. The two have three sons. Simpson is a Kentucky Colonel, having been honoured at the Kentucky State Capitol on March 20, 2018. Rep. James Kay described Simpson as “independent” and “very proud to be from our great Commonwealth,” calling Metamodern Sounds in Country Music “one of the best albums of all time … pure Kentucky and … pure Sturgill Simpson.”

What happened to Sturgill Simpson?

He’s recovering from a vocal cord injury that sidelined live performances for at least four to six months, Simpson said. He began seeing a specialist in Los Angeles, but doesn’t anticipate needing surgery to recover. If Simpson could play, he’s not sure he would.

What is Sturgill Simpson's best song?

• Loose | 2014. Turtles All The Way Down. …
• Atlantic | 2016. Call To Arms. …
• Elektra | 2019. Mercury In Retrograde. …
• Atlantic | 2016. Keep it Between The Lines. …
• Loose | 2014. Living The Dream. …
• Atlantic | 2016. Sea Stories. …
• High Top Mountain Records | 2021. Juanita. …
• Loose | 2014. Long White Line.

What is Sturgill Simpson's number one song?

1- In Bloom Number one on our top 10 Sturgill Simpson songs list is the

hit “In Bloom.” The song is featured on his Grammy Award-winning album A Sailor’s Guide to Earth (2016).

Is Sturgill Simpson retiring?

Sturgill took a reflective note in his missive, and has confirmed that his most recent album The Ballad of Dood & Juanita would be his final solo album after a five-album career. But it’s unlikely Sturgill Simpson will stay away forever, either in the studio or on the stage.

What does Sturgill mean?

The name Sturgill was given to a member of the family who was a person who resembles a sturgeon having derived from the Old French word esturgeon , and indicates that the original bearer bore some fanciful resemblance to the Northern European fish of the same name.