February 1, 1979: Birth of Jason Isbell
Jason Isbell was born on February 1, 1979.
2001: Jason Isbell Joins Drive-By Truckers
At 22 years old, Jason Isbell joined the Drive-By Truckers in 2001 during their tour for the album "Southern Rock Opera".
2001: Jason Isbell Joins Drive-By Truckers
Jason Isbell joined the Drive-By Truckers in 2001 after Patterson Hood invited him to play with the group.
2002: Marriage to Shonna Tucker
Jason Isbell married musician Shonna Tucker in 2002.
2003: Release of "Decoration Day"
Jason Isbell contributed to the Drive-By Truckers' album "Decoration Day", released in 2003.
2004: Release of "The Dirty South"
The Drive-By Truckers, with Jason Isbell, released the album "The Dirty South" in 2004.
2006: Release of "A Blessing and a Curse"
Jason Isbell contributed to the Drive-By Truckers' album "A Blessing and a Curse", released in 2006.
April 5, 2007: Isbell Announces Departure from Drive-By Truckers
On April 5, 2007, Jason Isbell announced his departure from the Drive-By Truckers.
July 10, 2007: Release of "Sirens of the Ditch"
Jason Isbell's debut solo album, "Sirens of the Ditch", was released on July 10, 2007.
2007: Jason Isbell Departs Drive-By Truckers
After six years with the band, Jason Isbell parted ways with the Drive-By Truckers in 2007.
2007: Divorce from Shonna Tucker
Jason Isbell and Shonna Tucker divorced in 2007.
2007: Isbell and Drive-By Truckers Part Ways
Jason Isbell and the Drive-By Truckers parted ways in 2007.
February 17, 2009: Release of "Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit"
Jason Isbell released his second solo album and first with his band The 400 Unit, titled "Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit", on February 17, 2009.
April 12, 2011: Release of "Here We Rest"
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit released their second album together, "Here We Rest", on April 12, 2011.
2011: Move to Nashville
Jason Isbell moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2011, where he has lived since.
February 2012: Intervention and Entry into Rehab
In February 2012, an intervention led by Amanda Shires, Traci Thomas, and Ryan Adams resulted in Jason Isbell seeking treatment for alcohol abuse at Cumberland Heights in Nashville.
2012: Isbell Supports Ryan Adams on Tour
Jason Isbell toured with Ryan Adams in 2012, with both performing solo acoustic sets.
February 2013: Marriage to Amanda Shires
Jason Isbell married singer-songwriter Amanda Shires in February 2013.
June 11, 2013: Release of "Southeastern"
Jason Isbell released his fourth solo album, "Southeastern", on June 11, 2013, featuring collaborations with Kim Richey and Amanda Shires.
2013: Release of Southeastern
Jason Isbell's album "Southeastern" was released in 2013, marking his return to music after achieving sobriety.
June 15, 2014: Isbell Reunites with Drive-By Truckers for Benefit Concert
Jason Isbell performed with former bandmates Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley for the first time since 2007 at a benefit concert in Florence, Alabama on June 15, 2014.
2014: Isbell Reveals Inspiration Behind "Decoration Day"
During a concert in 2014, Jason Isbell shared that the song "Decoration Day" was inspired by a true story about his family.
2014: Isbell Sweeps Americana Music Awards
Jason Isbell won Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year at the 2014 Americana Music Awards for his work on "Southeastern".
July 17, 2015: Release of "Something More Than Free"
Jason Isbell's fifth solo record, "Something More Than Free", was released on July 17, 2015.
August 2015: Isbell Performs with Patterson Hood in Portland
Jason Isbell was joined onstage by Patterson Hood in Portland, Oregon in August 2015, marking another reunion since their split in 2007.
2015: Newport Folk Festival Performance
During his performance at the 2015 Newport Folk Festival, Jason Isbell acknowledged Bob Dylan as a significant influence on his songwriting.
April 2016: Isbell Performs on "Later... with Jools Holland"
Jason Isbell performed "The Life You Chose" from "Something More Than Free" on the BBC show "Later... with Jools Holland" in April 2016.
May 11, 2016: Isbell Receives Multiple Americana Music Honors & Awards Nominations
On May 11, 2016, Jason Isbell was nominated for three Americana Music Honors & Awards, ultimately winning Best Americana Album and Best American Roots Song for "Something More Than Free" and "24 Frames" respectively.
2016: Guest Appearance in Squidbillies
Jason Isbell made his acting debut in 2016, voicing the character of Pastor Kyle Nubbins in the animated TV series "Squidbillies."
March 13, 2017: Isbell Announces New Album "The Nashville Sound"
Jason Isbell announced his upcoming album with The 400 Unit, "The Nashville Sound", on March 13, 2017.
June 16, 2017: Release of "The Nashville Sound"
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit released their album "The Nashville Sound" on June 16, 2017.
October 2017: Isbell Announced as Artist-in-Residence at Country Music Hall of Fame
Jason Isbell was announced as the artist-in-residence at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in October 2017.
2018: Isbell Contributes to "A Star is Born" Soundtrack
Jason Isbell wrote the song "Maybe It's Time" for the 2018 film "A Star is Born", performed in the film by Bradley Cooper.
2019: Response to Dayton Shooting and Twitter Exchange
Following the 2019 Dayton shooting, Jason Isbell engaged in a Twitter exchange where he advocated for gun control, leading to a memorable interaction with a user who questioned the need for gun control in rural areas.
2019: Cameo in Deadwood: The Movie
In 2019, Jason Isbell had a cameo appearance as a guitar-playing wedding guest in the HBO film "Deadwood: The Movie."
February 11, 2020: Isbell Announces New Album "Reunions"
Jason Isbell announced his upcoming album "Reunions" on February 11, 2020, releasing the song "Be Afraid" alongside the announcement.
May 15, 2020: Release of "Reunions"
Jason Isbell released the album "Reunions" on May 15, 2020.
November 5, 2020: Isbell Pledges to Record Charity Album
Jason Isbell pledged to record a charity album of Georgia artists' covers if Joe Biden won the state in the 2020 presidential election.
2020: Death of Justin Townes Earle
Justin Townes Earle, a friend and collaborator of Jason Isbell, died from a fentanyl overdose in 2020.
April 6, 2021: Casting Announcement for Killers of the Flower Moon
On April 6, 2021, Jason Isbell's casting as Bill Smith in Martin Scorsese's film "Killers of the Flower Moon" was announced.
September 14, 2021: Isbell Announces "Georgia Blue" Album
Jason Isbell formally announced his covers album "Georgia Blue", with a digital release date of October 15 and a physical release on November 26.
September 2021: Isbell Contributes to "The Metallica Blacklist"
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit recorded a cover of Metallica's "Sad but True" for the charity tribute album "The Metallica Blacklist", released in September 2021.
2021: Appearance in Billions
Jason Isbell appeared as himself in a 2021 episode of the TV series "Billions," where he was depicted viewing an art exhibit.
2022: "Southeastern" Certified Gold
"Southeastern" was certified Gold by the RIAA in 2022.
June 2023: Release of Weathervanes
In June 2023, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit released their album "Weathervanes" under Isbell's own label, Southeastern Records.
June 2023: Release of "Weathervanes"
Jason Isbell and his band, The 400 Unit, released their album "Weathervanes" in June 2023.
September 2023: Jason Isbell Receives Bachelor's Degree
In September 2023, Jason Isbell received his bachelor's degree in English from the University of Memphis, after previously leaving to pursue his music career.
December 2023: Divorce Filing
Jason Isbell filed for divorce from Amanda Shires in December 2023.
2023: Release of Killers of the Flower Moon
In 2023, the film "Killers of the Flower Moon," in which Jason Isbell plays Bill Smith, was released.
2023: Tribute Concert for Justin Townes Earle
Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires performed in a tribute concert honoring Justin Townes Earle in 2023.
February 8, 2024: Public Announcement of Divorce
News of Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires' divorce filing became public on February 8, 2024.
February 2024: Grammy Awards for "Cast Iron Skillet" and "Weathervanes"
Jason Isbell won two Grammy Awards in February 2024: Best Americana Song for "Cast Iron Skillet" and Best Americana Album for "Weathervanes."
August 19, 2024: Performance at the Democratic National Convention
Jason Isbell performed at the 2024 Democratic National Convention on August 19, 2024.