Sturgill Simpson Wins Best Country Album | Acceptance Speech | 59th GRAMMYs

[@themoose4534]

Sturgill's grammy is a huge middle finger to the "music" establishment and their out-of-touch, elitist ilk. #TheRevolutionWillNotBeTelevised

[@JakeNukem89]

A actual country artist won? Wow

[@Calbear707trees]

No shit huh lol

[@stephenprescott1736]

"The Revolution will not be Televised." Strugill is one of our last hopes or one that renews a real culture.

[@huubb]

One of the few deserved Grammys and it's not televised SMH

[@Imzoppo]

this man is the best out right now. Pretty shameful they decided not to air his acceptance of such a great accomplishment.

[@Bluecat33]

Doing it again with Tyler Childers tonight it looks like🤦‍♂️

[@conorproffitt]

"the revolution will not be televised" like holy shit what an absolute comeback

[@stlrs7541]

Legit badass True artist

[@Dedalus2k]

Sturgill, Jason Isbell, Tyler Childers and a small handful of other genuine country musicians may still save country music from itself.

[@calebmfmusic1144]

Yes. Yes. Yes. Fortunately, there are amazing talented men like Sturgill work their asses off in becoming a successful artist and then turn around and produce an album like 'Purgatory' for Tyler Childers.

[@spencermonteiro1319]

Was so excited to see sturgill again this year so went and bought early tickets to his tour only to find out I'll luckily be seeing Tyler as well

[@olchevy7983]

Cody Jinks

[@Calbear707trees]

@@olchevy7983 I’ve noticed ppl not mentioning Cody. Cody is up there man. Ppl are missing out

[@olchevy7983]

@@Calbear707trees yeah I've seen him about 4 times, once at Red Rock. Its always a good show.

[@Delius7]

I'm not a country music fan, or a fan of the pop that now masquerades as country. I'm more of a Rock'n'Roll and Heavy Metal person, however, I am a huge fan of Sturgill Simpson's music, and him as a person.

[@drewharrison1840]

Can be a bit of a dick but he’s a virtuoso in more than one way and he’s as authentic as they come. He ain’t putting on an act for no one. It’s refreshing in this day in age

[@johnagefrost]

exactly there, brother

[@brittschmidt9835]

I 100% agree. I am right there with you. I think its because he also has a rock feel to his music. Also a mix of blues Idk hes just so unique and out of the norm its awesome

[@metin5408]

well he also has one of the greatest rock albums, sound and fury is fantastic

[@J12680]

A well deserved win. I hope he takes album of the year.

[@TimSompayrac]

Zeus Becerra he didn't deserve album of the year, he did deserve the recognition he got for sure though

[@thomashorton1603]

TheMightyDingus bitch

[@terryeller9315]

@@TimSompayrac if it ain't country u can kiss 💋 his ass ! ! Get over it ! Ha ha ha

[@tommypetersen2540]

......and Waylon wept. Say (tears of joy) "bye bye bro country ". This guy is for real! !!!!!

[@zk2939]

Sturgill deserves a Grammy for every year he’s been alive.

[@zachmartin216]

I know you’re all thinking about his middle finger to the music industry (totally badass btw) but how about the nod to Jerry Reed in the walk up music, that’s awesome

[@lilgilley]

Is this the first time EVER the country album of the year was not televised??? A bunch of BS.

[@sueellenpetersen2274]

lilgilley because it's not Taylor Swift

[@featheredcoyote5477]

lilgilley Complete and udder bullshit! Fuck the grammys. You can tell his displeasure while receiving that award.

[@dandeel]

lilgilley totally agreed. I've followed Sturgill since 2013 when he was only playing to a handful in small bars and him winning a Grammy should have been on TV for all to see. But I guess like the man himself quoted "the revolution will not be televised."

[@mvan2378]

on a side note, a sailors guide is the least country album he's done since the sundvalley days. however it's still good to see sturgill win an award, the man deserves it

[@Timmeh2Buck]

lilgilley They won't even play his songs on the radio. Pathetic.

[@joshv5376]

THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED. KEEP IT UP STURGIL! GIL SCOTT LOVES IT.

[@goneaway6291]

Sturgill is the true meaning and sound of true country . Thank God for him ,HIS FAMILY AND his BAND. KEEP IT COUNTRY STURGILL WE LOVE YA MAN!

[@joedime1]

What did he mean by "I guess the revolution will not be televised"? Agreed, Sturg is an incredible singer/songwriter. Well deserved indeed.

[@bigd3996]

He probably talking about the revolution for getting actual country music on the radio instead of that poppy crap.

[@darrentodd7032]

Joe Duimstra, His award presentation won't be aired on TV, thus the revolution won't be televised. The entire awards ceremony was prerecorded and several award presentations are cut including the best country album.

[@angellacanfora]

His clever way of saying his speech wouldn't be aired, with a nod to Gil Scot- Heron...

[@BrianMillerConcerts]

Joe Duimstra because that category was a part of the separate ceremonies earlier in the day, not the televised awards show. it was streamed live on the web only (live.grammy.com) but not part of the evening awards show on CBS TV

[@sup393]

It's a 1970s song quote from a man named Gil Scott. It's been done by other artists. It's basically about looking for answers

[@boc4334]

I bet you anything that the Nashville music execs who run the major country labels told the Grammys that you can't let him speak on tv. He will destroy our bs pop country image. At least that's my opinion

[@jaydeus]

Video killed the radio star

[@ryanralph7494]

Absolutely. The big wigs in Nashville Do not want Sturgill, Jinks, Whiskey Myers, Tyler Childers, etc to make it big. They don't want to market that because they found a way to elevate revenue while leaving the true music fans behind. Country music now is just snap beats, low key pop music with a singer who has a twang in his/her voice. It's sad. Sold out a genre for money.

[@JimmyWhite1967]

Bo Never-my opinion echoes yours..

[@drewharrison1840]

You KNOW that’s what happened

[@terryeller9315]

F**k EM !

[@hfm2374]

Amazing artist and song writer.

[@RalphWR14]

Truly country singer here!! One of my favorites!!! Way to go! The hell with pop country crap

[@beardobowhunter]

Sturgills like IDGAF!! LOL

[@JCE2179]

True Kentucky hero. One of the greatest true country artists of all-time.

[@virgie4715]

Sturgill deserves for this to be televised and for EVERYONE in national to be forced to watch! The man wins a freakin Grammy and *still* can’t get the proper respect. Smh.

[@kinvoya]

This may be bad but the Country Music Awards didn't just not nominate him, they didn't even invite him to the event. When they finally do, I hope he tells them to get forked.

[@stuuubbs7782]

A true country artists

[@marysalmon2367]

they are so used to mediocrity they do not know what to do with genius.

[@brianweck137]

Sturgill Simpson is great!

[@theWoodrow321]

I love how they played Jerry Reed's The Claw as the winner's theme.

[@Jaymullis13]

It bothered me that it wasn't the original though.

[@GalacticPossum]

Somewhere out there, some guy went, "My high school dealer just won a Grammy!"

[@AT-Bluebird]

Best country artist out there! Hands Down!

[@TheBeejtube]

so sad this wasn't aired but at least the Grammy's got this one right!

[@georgehinojosa5059]

Sound & Fury

[@RaidenKyo]

george hinojosa is trash compared to this

[@georgehinojosa5059]

@@RaidenKyo Sound and Fury best trash ever. The Dead Don't Die. Sounds like old country and western music from the 60's. I am 62 I like old Country and Western music before 1975. Brian Wilson is a GENIUS. We now have a new GENIUS his name is Sturgill Simpson. Looking forward for next LP Country or Rock. Heavy Metal (1981) Great movie and music. Sound and Fury (Netflix) BETTER music and video.

[@Bluecat33]

And they doing it again to Tyler Childers tonight🤦‍♂️

[@Carolina.R.]

WINNER 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@kylej.4158]

Fuck yeah....you deserve it bro!!!

[@benfike9431]

The realest!

[@valkyrie273]

Sturgill is the man

[@Moeswithhisdoubts]

Happy for you!

[@suntannedhero]

Holdin' down the MAN!

[@thaHoncho]

The rev will be broadcast on short wave tho...

[@leonkane8570]

Easily he should've won album of the year

[@RaidenKyo]

Leon Kane This comment is one year old. But even tho the album is really good 2016 had some rough competition and was a great year.

[@alexpickl7922]

Looks high as hell! lol

[@CastleBlackWatches]

Alex Pickl he’s got a real bad sinus infection that required surgery and instead of taking pills he took medical grade edibles...but I don’t know if this was before or after

[@taylorruger129]

sturgill makes his own success without all the bullshit.

[@peternewman1609]

He should have one for Metamodern - by a mile.

[@dbob3405]

The real deal

[@DILLIGAF2101]

Glad to see ol' Johnny Blue Eyes taking home the hardware. If you know, you know. #RMD #FFG60

[@ottowalsh2074]

But he’s never been nominated for a CMA? Huh?

[@jordanporter3239]

Wow they play these gay country songs all over the radio but these actual country singers that put what they feel and relate to people don’t get televised wow

[@caseylewis8768]

Sturgill still being sexy as funk!!?! Lol.

[@zomrog]

I thought the Grammys was supposed to be a great American institution, now it's just a big joke, I bet he threw that hunk of junk in the trash

[@rubbersole79]

They don't televise people than don't bash the President and/or country.

[@andan04]

Have you listened to "Call to Arms?"

[@themoose4534]

That was probably more of a response to the Bush/Obama extreme interventionist foreign policy. Especially since Donald Trump had not even received his party's nomination when this album came out, let alone when the song was written.

[@ryanortiz6594]

how the fuck did you make this about the potus who is just as worst as the last ones. Listen to Call to Arms. Sturgill is a man who served, unlike trump. And he is against war, and the elite 1%.

[@themoose4534]

Ryan Ortiz Sturgill is a man who served and deserves nothing but respect for it. But he is not against the "elite 1%" which is a constantly redefined, ambiguous term depending on the topical political narrative so we really can't speak for him on that subject. Sturgill doesn't need Music Row's support to make good, honest music. That's the establishment he's railing against.

[@bugsycline3798]

um have you seen the video of him standing outside the VMA'a holding a sign and busking and talking down about that filthy nazi bastard The Orange Fascist named Trump? its great.

[@donkeebaIs]

Look at all of those empty seats.

[@ryanortiz6594]

come on yall. he did win the grammy for country album. and he did get to perform on TV. I love his music, but its not for the masses. which is one of the main reasons why i love the music his band writes so much.

[@davidjoshi9304]

Maren Morris Hero Deserves this Award. 🏆

[@mca4999]

He thicc

[@dustindavis1157]

Who in the absolute fuck is Sturgill Simpson...

[@getinit56]

If you love real music, I forsee a lot of Youtubing in your future.

[@davidwhang1178]

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[@chuckyt9083]

Glad I had only purchased two albums; both of which went to the landfill... he is definitely king turd on shit mountain! The comparisons of him to Waylon Jennings is a disgrace... most of his lyrics are delusional and unintelligible... His little tenis-shoes he wears suits him perfect because he seems a little light in his loafers...

[@RagingWaterBuffalo]

Big dog. What crap are you smoking that’s causing you to spout this nonsense.

[@BrowderBorn]

I’d gurantee you sturgill would take you out back behind the woodshed and make you piss yourself

[@louielouie5120]

Grammys are too 40 hip hop and pop trash….too 40 music is a disease on real country, rock and soul music…