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Born on February 1, 1979 in Green Hill, Alabama, United States, Jason Isbell is a singer-songwriter, singer and guitarist. That puts Jason Isbell at 47 years old in 2026. Awards on record include Americana Award for Artist of the Year (2014). Credited works include Killers of the Flower Moon.
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
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / singer / guitarist / recording artist / composer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Americana Award for Artist of the Year
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Killers of the Flower Moon | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://JasonIsbell.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jasonisbell/
- Xhttps://x.com/JasonIsbell
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason%20Isbell
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6162757
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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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