Jason Isbell

Jason Isbell is a Grammy Award-Winning singer-songwriter and actor, recognized for his solo career and collaborations with the band The 400 Unit and Drive-By Truckers. Over the course of his career, Isbell has released multiple studio albums, including "Sirens of the Ditch" (2007), "Southeastern" (2013), "Something More Than Free" (2015), and "Reunions" (2020). His fifth solo record, "Something More Than Free," debuted at number 1 on Billboard's Rock, Folk, and Country Albums Chart, and his single "Be Afraid" peaked at number 5 on the Adult Alternative Song Chart.

In addition to his musical achievements, Isbell has made his mark in the acting world, appearing in television series such as "Squidbillies" and "Billions," and films including Deadwood: The Movie and Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon. His versatility extends to his contributions to film soundtracks, with his ballad "Maybe It's Time" featuring in the film A Star Is Born. Isbell's music has also received international recognition, with accolades including International Album of the Year at the UK Americana Awards in 2018.

Isbell's musical influences include soul music and soul-influenced rock and roll and country music from northern Alabama in the 1960s and 1970s. He has cited Neil Young as a significant influence and has collaborated with artists such as Booker T. Jones and Bettye LaVette. Isbell has received many accolades in his career, including four Grammys and Artist of the Year (2014), Album of the Year (2014, 2016), and Song of the Year (2014, 2016) at the Americana Awards.