Jason Isbell

"Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit" redirects here. For the album, see Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit (album).

Jason Isbell
Jason Isbell performing at the Cambridge Folk Festival, August 2014
Background information
Birth nameMichael Jason Isbell[1]
Born (1979-02-01) February 1, 1979 (age 45)
Green Hill, Alabama, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active1995–present
Labels
Member ofThe 400 Unit
Formerly ofDrive-By Truckers
Spouses
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(m. 2002; div. 2007)​
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(m. 2013; div. 2024)​
Websitejasonisbell.com

Michael Jason Isbell (/ˈɪzbʊl/;[2] born February 1, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter. He is known for his solo career, his work with the band The 400 Unit, and as a member of Drive-By Truckers for six years, from 2001 to 2007.[3][4][5] Isbell has won six Grammy Awards.

Outside of music, Isbell has appeared in roles in the television series Squidbillies and Billions, as well as the films Deadwood: The Movie and Killers of the Flower Moon.

His most recent album with his band The 400 Unit, Weathervanes, was released in June 2023.

  1. ^ "Songwriter/Composer: Isbell Michael Jason". BMI. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  2. ^ Maron, Marc (March 26, 2014). "Episode 482 – Jason Isbell" (podcast). WTF with Marc Maron. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  3. ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Jason Isbell – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  4. ^ Welch, Will (January 7, 2016). "Meet Three Country Badasses Who Are Shaking Up the Nashville Establishment". GQ. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  5. ^ Welch, Will (January 7, 2016). "The GQ&A: Jason Isbell, the New King of Americana Music". GQ. Retrieved January 10, 2016.