Sturgill Simpson just released 'The Ballad of Dood and Juanita," which many people believe could be his final album as a solo artist. In today's video, I look at his new album, his impact on country music, and the Appalachian scene that he helped to build into what is today -- which includes artists like Tyler Childers, Sierra Ferrell, Charles Wesley Godwin, Cole Chaney, Kelsey Waldon, Logan Halstead, and so many more. Enjoy it!

00:00 - Who is Sturgill Simpson?
00:55 - The Five-Album Theory
02:16 - Sturgill's albums so far
04:20 - The Ballad of Dood and Juanita
06:12 - My Review of the Album
09:22 - The Appalachian Outlaw Country Movement
10:08 - Tyler Childers' Rise
12:05 - Other Appalachian Standouts (Charles Wesley Godwin, Sierra Ferrell, etc)
13:07 - What Makes Appalachian Country Special
16:00 - Outro

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