Book Jason Isbell

Jason Isbell has won six Grammy Awards from eleven nominations, including Best Americana Album three times, for his 2015 album, The Nashville Sound and Weathervanes, and Best American Roots Song for "If We Were Vampires" and "Cast Iron Skillet." The Alabama-born singer, songwriter and guitarist first gained attention during six years in Drive-By Truckers, from 2001 to 2007, then launched a solo career with Sirens of the Ditch (2007) and formed his backing band, the 400 Unit. His 2013 breakthrough, Southeastern, debuted at number 23 on the Billboard 200, was later named to Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums, and featured "Cover Me Up," the Americana Music Association's Song of the Year. He was named the association's Artist of the Year in 2014. The Nashville Sound (2017) debuted at number four, and Weathervanes (2023) continued his run with the 400 Unit, while Foxes in the Snow (2025) is a solo acoustic record. His writing has been praised by Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer and Zach Bryan. As an actor he has appeared in Billions, Deadwood: The Movie and Killers of the Flower Moon. He is known for honest, emotionally precise lyrics.