John Rich and Jason Isbell’s Healthy Political Chat Deserves PropsJohn Rich and Jason Isbell’s Healthy Political Chat Deserves PropsProof that it's possible to have a civil discourse.Cillea HoughtonCillea Houghton
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Jason Isbell and John Rich Agree to Disagree in Political Twitter ExchangeJason Isbell and John Rich Agree to Disagree in Political Twitter Exchange"The nation could learn from us about how to disagree with some integrity," Rich said on Twitter. Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
Watch Jason Isbell Debut ‘A Star Is Born’ Song ‘Maybe It’s Time’ at the RymanWatch Jason Isbell Debut ‘A Star Is Born’ Song ‘Maybe It’s Time’ at the RymanPlus, he warned the crowd that the new movie's a tearjerker! Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
5 Jason Isbell Live Moments That Make Us Go ‘We’re Not Worthy!’5 Jason Isbell Live Moments That Make Us Go ‘We’re Not Worthy!’As live performers go, Isbell's one of the best out there right now.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
The Boot News Roundup: Shane McAnally Working on New TV Songwriter Competition + MoreThe Boot News Roundup: Shane McAnally Working on New TV Songwriter Competition + MoreMcAnally will appear on the first episode of 'Songland', a new songwriter competition airing on NBC.Amy McCarthyAmy McCarthy
Story Behind the Song: Jason Isbell, ‘If We Were Vampires’Story Behind the Song: Jason Isbell, ‘If We Were Vampires’"I'm really grateful to [Amanda Shires] for lighting a fire under my a-- and making me work that day ..."Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
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