Photo: Bryan Ledgard from Yorkshire, UK / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Jason Isbell is the kind of songwriter I'd bet on for the long haul. Coming out of Alabama and the Drive-By Truckers, then forging his own path with the 400 Unit, he built a reputation on honesty rather than flash. His 2014 Americana Artist of the Year award felt earned, not hyped. What I value most is his emotional candor; he writes lyrics that sit with you instead of chasing trends. His move into film work on Killers of the Flower Moon shows curiosity too. Artists who prize sincerity over spectacle are the ones whose catalogs age beautifully.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jason Isbell
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイソン・イズベル
- Reading
- じぇいそん・いずべる
- Born
- February 1, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Goat
- Origin
- Green Hill, Alabama, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / singer / guitarist / recording artist / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Americana Award for Artist of the Year
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Killers of the Flower Moon | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://JasonIsbell.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jasonisbell/
- Xhttps://x.com/JasonIsbell
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason%20Isbell
Frequently asked questions
When was Jason Isbell born?
Born February 1, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Jason Isbell from?
Jason Isbell is from Green Hill, Alabama, United States.
What does Jason Isbell do?
Jason Isbell works as singer-songwriter, singer, guitarist, recording artist, composer.
What is Jason Isbell known for?
Notable works include Killers of the Flower Moon.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.