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How much do you really know about Sturgill Simpson? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Sturgill Simpson's 2016 album was inspired by a letter to his newborn son.

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'A Sailor's Guide to Earth' is a concept album framed as a letter of advice to his infant son, exploring fatherhood and mortality.

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Sturgill Simpson won a Grammy for Best Country Album in 2017.

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His album 'A Sailor's Guide to Earth' won Best Country Album at the 2017 Grammys, beating out mainstream country heavyweights.

3.

Sturgill Simpson voiced a character in the animated series 'The Simpsons'.

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Sturgill Simpson, a musician, has not voiced a character on 'The Simpsons'. He has done voice work for 'The Venture Bros.', but not this show.

4.

Sturgill Simpson served in the United States Navy.

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Sturgill Simpson joined the Navy after high school and served for several years, including a deployment in Japan, before embarking on his music career.

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Sturgill Simpson performed the national anthem at a NASCAR race in 2021.

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Simpson has not performed the anthem at NASCAR. He did, however, perform at the 2021 Kentucky Derby, which might cause confusion.

6.

Sturgill Simpson practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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Simpson has frequently discussed his dedication to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in interviews, stating he trains regularly to maintain physical and mental health. He has earned several belt promotions.

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Sturgill Simpson once worked as a railroad brakeman before his music career.

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Before music, Simpson worked for CSX Transportation as a brakeman and conductor on freight trains in Kentucky and West Virginia.

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Sturgill Simpson's album 'A Sailor's Guide to Earth' won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album.

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His 2016 album won Best Country Album at the 2017 Grammy Awards, honoring his genre-defying blend of country, soul, and psychedelia.

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