Brooklyn Vegan — The fest includes Sturgill Simpson, alt-J, The War On Drugs, The Decemberists, Jenny Lewis, Kurt Vile, Father John Misty, George Clinton, Portugal. The Man, Woods, and more. Continue reading… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Quebec City's massive, 11-day festival runs July 5-15 and the lineup also includes Beck, The Weeknd, Foo Fighters, Phoenix, Sturgill Simpson, Sum 41, Cyndi Lauper, Car Seat Headrest, Frank Turner, Jane Birkin, Bonobo, Brockhampton, Jethro Tull a... more info

Consequence of Sound — The Weeknd, Future, Dave Matthews Band, Sturgill Simpson, Phoenix, and The War on Drugs are among the many other acts set to appear at the Canadian festival. more info

Chorus.fm — Chris Stapleton brought out Sturgill Simpson for his SNL performance over the weekend. more info

Stereogum — Country music star Chris Stapleton was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live last night, and he brought a surprise guest along: Sturgill Simpson, who joined his fellow Kentucky native onstage to perform "Midnight Train To Memphis" and "Hard Livin'... more info

Stereogum — Bonnaroo's 2018 lineup has arrived. Eminem, the Killers, and Muse are headlining, and the undercard includes Future, Sturgill Simpson, Bon Iver, Khalid, Paramore, Alt-J, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, Sylvan Esso, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Chromeo, ... more info

Uncut — The album will be first of original material for 13 years Scott Dudelson/Getty Images The album will be first of original material for 13 years The post John Prine announces new studio album plus tour dates with Kurt Vile, Margo Price and Sturgi... more info

Obscure Sound — With country guitar twangs and a lush symphonic backing, “Ain’t Goin’ Back” is a beautiful piece of songwriting from Vancouver-based Geoff Gibbons, whose expansive and emotional delivery has hints of Sturgill Simpson and Neil Young. The creat... more info

New York Times — Elvis Costello releases a new track, Betty Davis brings the "F.U.N.K.," and more songs that caught our critics' attention this week. more info

Chorus.fm — Sturgill Simpson busked for the ACLU outside last night’s Country Music Awards. He also took questions from fans and passersby. When asked what his acceptance speech would be, he said: Nobody needs a machine gun. Coming from a guy who owns quite a ... more info