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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit announce star-studded covers charity album featuring Julien Baker, Chris Thile, John Paul White and more

By Matt Owen

Georgia Blue, due October 15, will contain covers of tracks by James Brown, Otis Redding, Indigo Girls, The Allman Brothers Band, Gladys Knight & The Pips and others

Jason Isbell performs at The Caverns on October 08, 2020 in Pelham, Tennessee

Hear Jason Isbell turn Metallica's Sad But True into a frenzied, country-fried blues romp

By Jackson Maxwell

The radical re-interpretation features on the upcoming Black Album tribute, The Metallica Blacklist

Jason Isbell with his Fender Custom Telecaster

Jason Isbell: ”I think the Telecaster is probably the best guitar design, ever”

By Stuart Williams

Americana's preeminent 21st-century tonesmith talks Fender Teles past, present and his incredible new signature model

Fender launches stunning Road Worn Jason Isbell Custom Telecaster

By Matt Owen

A recreation of his favorite Tele, Isbell's new signature sports an ornate Chocolate Sunburst colorway, custom-modified bridge and set of specially voiced pickups

[L-R] Jason Isbell, Frank Turner and Dom Howard

Frank Turner teams up with Jason Isbell and Muse's Dom Howard for stomping new single, The Gathering

By Sam Roche

Isbell lends a searing solo to the UK singer-songwriter's latest effort, which anticipates the return of live music

Jason Isbell explains why beginner guitarists should opt for rosewood, rather than maple, fretboards

By Matt Owen

During a deep dive into his new signature Fender Telecaster, the country guitar star weighed in on the maple v rosewood fretboard conversation

Jason Isbell, Chrissie Hynde Telecasters and Ben Gibbard Mustang headline Fender's 2021 signature model lineup

By Michael Astley-Brown

A Joe Strummer Campfire acoustic and Dhani Harrison Ukulele are also among the new artist announcements

Jason Isbell: “As I get older, I tend to play fewer notes to try and make my point“

By Joe Bosso

The alt-country rocker discusses his "clean and loud" approach to recording a Strat through a Roland Jazz Chorus on Reunions

Head to Jason Isbell’s barn for a tour of his stable of vintage Les Pauls, Strats, Teles and more

By Richard Bienstock

“What I consider a special guitar is one that fulfills its purpose in design,” Isbell says

Jason Isbell, photographed before a live performance at the O2 Academy in Bristol, on January 20, 2016

Pick up some great slide lick tips, courtesy of Jason Isbell and his vintage Teles and Strats

By Richard Bienstock

The “pedal steel imitation” phrase is a winner

Rebecca Lovell and Megan Lovell of Larkin Poe perform during Celebrating GRAMMY Nominees: Larkin Poe at The GRAMMY Museum on January 21, 2020 in Los Angeles, California

From high-octane thrash-metal assaults to lonesome country ballads: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Sam Roche, Jackson Maxwell

An assortment of new, guitar-heavy tracks to keep you company in these nerve-wracking times

Tommy Emmanuel Releases New "Deep River Blues" Music Video

By Jackson Maxwell

Tommy Emmanuel Announces 'Accomplice One' Duets Album

By Jackson Maxwell

Martin Guitar to Debut D-18 Jason Isbell Signature Model at Summer NAMM

By Guitar World Staff

Martin Guitar will unveil Jason Isbell’s signature D-18, designed by the Grammy-winning artist and the luthiers at Martin.

15 Game-Changing Alt-Folk Artists

By Jackson Maxwell and Damian Fanelli

Jason Isbell Announces Summer Tour

By Acoustic Nation

Jason Isbell Sweeps the 2014 Americana Music Awards

By Acoustic Nation