American Songwriter

Sturgill Simpson Addresses Early Comparisons to Waylon Jennings, Admits “People Think I Was Into Him, but I Wasn’t”

When Sturgill Simpson released his debut album, High Top Mountain in 2013, many listeners called it an Outlaw Country masterpiece. More than that, the album caused fans and critics alike to put the ...
Uproxx

As Johnny Blue Skies, Sturgill Simpson Sounds Only Like Himself

You have to hand it to Sturgill Simpson: He found a loophole in his own “quit after five albums” retirement plan. In April, Sturgill informed the world that he will now be known as Johnny Blue Skies.
NPR

NPR Music talks about new albums from Sturgill Simpson and Cassandra Jenkins

It's been a busy week for new music. NPR's Music team discusses new albums by Sturgill Simpson, Cassandra Jenkins and more. It is Friday, which means new music. NPR's music editor Daoud Tyler-Ameen ...
American Songwriter

Sturgill Simpson Shares Profound Advice for Aspiring Country Artists and the Importance of True Character in Their Voice

Sturgill Simpson is one of the most celebrated artists in country music. Since releasing his debut album in 2013, he has built a massive and passionate fanbase. However, Simpson didn’t just pull his ...
Variety

Sturgill Simpson Announces New Album, Tour; Says He Will Only Record Under the Name ‘Johnny Blue Skies’ From Now On

Singer-songwriter Sturgill Simpson has always done things his way, and his iconoclasm will be in full force in July when he releases an album under the nom de plume “Johnny Blue Skies” — which he’s ...