Sturgill Simpson Says DC Think Tank Withdrew $10,000 Award Over "Optics" Concerns
By
Tom Breihan
Plain bagel done well. Pleasantly substantive.
Summary
Sturgill Simpson claims a DC think tank rescinded a $10,000 award offer due to concerns over his "optics." The outspoken musician, who recently released the album *Mutiny After Midnight* under the name Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds, shared screenshots of the exchange on his Instagram story. The article highlights Simpson's reputation as a cantankerous and outspoken artist, and notes that despite the controversy, he and his band are preparing to tour arenas.
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Simpson's 'optics' have seemingly cost him a few bucks, and he'd like to tell you about the DC think tank that offered him ten grand and then changed its mind.
On his Instagram story, Sturgill Simpson recently posted screenshots of a pair
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