Home Jambase Sturgill Simpson Calls Out Academy Of Country Music Over Merle Haggard AwardNational Music NewsJambaseMusicSturgill Simpson Calls Out Academy Of Country Music Over Merle Haggard AwardAugust 29, 2016117FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Singer-songwriter Sturgill Simpson has voiced his displeasure with the newly created ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award.