Cuttin' Grass, Vol. 2: The Cowboy Arms Sessions is the sixth album by American country musician Sturgill Simpson, and a follow-up to Cuttin' Grass, Vol. 1: The Butcher Shoppe Sessions. It was released on December 10, 2020, through Simpson's own label, High Top Mountain. The album consists of bluegrass renditions of songs from elsewhere in his catalog.
Content As with the preceding volume, the album features various bluegrass musicians such as guitarists Tim O'Brien and Mark Howard, banjoist Scott Vestal, fiddler Stuart Duncan, and mandolinist/backing vocalist Sierra Hull. The album consists mainly of bluegrass re-recordings of previously released songs in Simpson's catalog. Two previously unheard compositions, "Tennessee" and "Hobo Cartoon," are included; the latter is co-written by Merle Haggard.
Sturgill's grandfather, Ora Simpson, who he credits for introducing him to Bluegrass music is listed as executive producer.
Track listing
Personnel Musicians Mike Bub – upright bass Stuart Duncan – fiddle, background vocals Mark Howard – background vocals, lead guitar, rhythm guitar Sierra Hull – mandolin, background vocals Miles Miller – percussion, background vocals Tim O'Brien – background vocals, lead guitar, rhythm guitar Sturgill Simpson – vocals, rhythm guitar Scott Vestal – banjo, background vocals
Technical Richard Dodd – mastering David Ferguson – producer Sturgill Simpson – producer Ora Simpson – executive producer Sean Sullivan – engineer, recording
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for Cuttin' Grass, Vol. 2: The Cowboy Arms Sessions Chart (2020–2021) Peakposition Swedish Vinyl Albums (Sverigetopplistan) 6
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for Cuttin' Grass, Vol. 2: The Cowboy Arms Sessions Chart (2021) Position US Top Country Albums (Billboard) 95
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