Stereogum — Jason Isbell doesn't make country music, at least not in the traditionalist sense of the word, and exists entirely outside the mainstream music industry in Nashville. (The title of his most recent album, 2016's stunning The Nashville Sound , seemed ... more info

Chorus.fm — Jason Isbell covered Tom Petty’s “Refugee” at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. more info

Chorus.fm — Jason Isbell has announced some 2018 tour dates. 1/18 – Birmingham, AL: Alabama Theatre 1/19 – Birmingham, AL: Alabama Theatre 1/20 – Birmingham, AL: Alabama Theatre 1/21 – Little Rock, AR: Robinson Center 1/23 – Cedar Rapids, IA: Paramount... more info

Stereogum — In the wake of Tom Petty's death, Jason Isbell was one of the many, many artists to post a small tribute on social media. "I can't think of an important moment in my life without an accompanying Tom Petty song," he wrote on Twitter. "Every night we w... more info

Chorus.fm — Jason Isbell performed “If We Were Vampires” and “Cumberland Gap” on Jimmy Kimmel last night. more info

Stereogum — A few months ago, the roots-rock monster Jason Isbell, along with his 400 Unit band, released The Nashville Sound , one of my favorite albums that's come out this year. And last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kimmel played my favorite song from that al... more info

Chorus.fm — The notable bands on your television this week include: Fall Out Boy (Kimmel; 9/18), Jason Isbell (Kimmel; 9/19), Kacey Musgraves (Fallon; 9/20), Billie Joe Armstrong (Fallon; 9/22), The Killers (Colbert; 9/21), Sir Sly (Corden; 9/19), Kesha (Ellen; ... more info

Chicago Tribune — Jason Isbell captured the tone of what is happening across much of America Friday at Chicago Theatre. Performing the first of a two-night stand, the singer-songwriter touched on politics without becoming overtly political or choosing sides. Addressin... more info

Chicago Tribune — When Nashville resident Jason Isbell dubbed his latest album “The Nashville Sound,” he wasn’t just picking a fight with the powers-that-be that have redefined mainstream country as a kind of suburban rock-lite, full of cartoons in cowboy hats p... more info

Chorus.fm — Jason Isbell’s Tiny Desk Concert is now up for viewing on NPR. more info