Just yesterday he launched a full-on assault on the Academy of Country Music, condemning them for their “meat parade” and “pageantry, and now he’s acknowledging the fallout… Sturgill Simpson, known for his classic country sound and connections to legendary artists like Merle Haggard, took up his issues with the ACM (and other major country organizations) in […] More
He’s tearing the Academy of Country Music apart for their “meat parade” and “high school pageantry” following their announcement of the new ‘Merle Haggard Spirit Award’. Literally just a couple of minutes before the Academy announced that Miranda Lambert would be the first-ever recipient of the ‘Merle Haggard Spirit Award’, country crooner Sturgill Simpson (and […] More
There never has been, nor will there ever be another human being quite like Merle Haggard. The Academy of Country Music Awards were held just a few days before Haggard’s April 6 so they were never able to honor the legendary singer – until now. With a special awards show called ACM Honors, the Academy […] More