LISTEN: Jason Isbell Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week

This week’s encore episode of Mountain Stage was recorded in the intimate, historic Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tennessee. Host Kathy Mattea welcomes some of Americana’s top artists, including Grammy Award-winning musician, singer and songwriter Jason Isbell in a solo acoustic set.

You’ll also hear performances by Iowa-born, Nashville-based rising country star Hailey Whitters, Austin-based rock and rollers The Band of Heathens, country and blues singer Tracy Nelson, and the observational songs of Adeem the Artist.

Jason Isbell started his career in the company of the Drive-by Truckers as a songwriter and guitarist, later going out on his own to form his band The 400 Unit. On his 2023 album Weathervanes, Isbell’s voice is stronger than ever and his beautifully crafted songwriting continues to reach listeners in profound ways.

Our Song of the Week is Isbell’s solo performance of “Strawberry Woman,” from Weathervanes.

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