. >> rose: sturgill simpson is here, the grammy-nominated kentucky native is winning over audiences and earning the respect of country legends. his hard-edged country sound paired with his existential sirrics have many calling him the new face of old country. the late merle haggard said, as far as i'm concerned, he's the only one out there. simpson's latest album and mange label debut is called "a sailor's guide to earth." here he is performing the single "all around you." in our studio. ♪ there will be ♪ don't be afraid ♪ life is unkind ♪ you can let go of the pain if you choose to ♪ ♪ 'cause time slips away ♪ skies fall apart ♪ it ain't too hard ♪ a universal heart ♪ glowing, flowing, all around you sphoo ♪ ♪ and there will be nights that go on forever ♪ ♪ like you're long-lost at sea ♪ never to be found ♪ just know in your heart ♪ that we're always together ♪ and long after i'm gone ♪ i'll still be around ♪ 'cause our bond is eternal ♪ and so is love ♪ god is inside you ♪ all around you ♪ and up above ♪ glowing, flowing, all around you ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 'cause time slips away ♪ skies fall