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US singer Mickey Guyton performs on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

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Poll results: Listeners pick their favorite albums of 2023

The record, the debut album by the indie supergroup featuring Julien Baker (left), Phoebe Bridgers (center) and Lucy Dacus_,_ was released in March, more than four years after the trio's debut EP. Shervin Lainez/Courtesy of the artist **hide caption

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The 123 Best Songs of 2023

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On 'Weathervanes,' Jason Isbell's storytelling turns everyday lives into magic

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On 'Weathervanes,' Jason Isbell's storytelling turns everyday lives into magic

The rebuilt heart of Jason Isbell

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Honor the Departed in Our Annual Sonic Altar

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Honor the Departed in Our Annual Sonic Altar

Enter 'The Metallica Blacklist': St. Vincent And Jason Isbell On The Black Album

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The Metallica Blacklist on World Cafe

World Cafe Picks The Best Songs Of 2020

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The 100 Best Songs Of 2020 (Nos. 40-21)

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Jason Isbell And Amanda Shires: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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NPR Music's 25 Favorite Songs Of 2020 (So Far)

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NPR Music's 25 Favorite Albums Of 2020 (So Far)

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Jason Isbell On Honesty In Songwriting And Doing The Right Thing

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Jason Isbell On World Cafe

Jason Isbell On The Past Lives That Inspired His New Album, 'Reunions'

Jason Isbell released his band's new album Reunions, out today, one week early to independent record stores."I feel like it's important that we take care of the people who take care of us," he says. Alysse Gafkjen/Courtesy of the artist **hide caption

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Jason Isbell On The Past Lives That Inspired His New Album, 'Reunions'

It'll Take More Than A Tornado And A Pandemic To Stop The Music Of Nashville

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Ann Powers on World Cafe Nashville

New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On May 15

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New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On May 15

Join NPR Music's Listening Party For Jason Isbell's 'Reunions'

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NPR Music's Top 14 Songs Of April

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NPR Music's Top 14 Songs Of April

Jason Isbell's Advice For Staying Sane During A Pandemic

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Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit Announce New Album, Release 'Be Afraid'

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From Dixie Chicks To Rihanna: Our Music Predictions For 2020

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From Dixie Chicks To Rihanna: Our Music Predictions For 2020

Josh Ritter With Amanda Shires And Jason Isbell: Tiny Desk Concert

Josh Ritter (center) performs with Amanda Shires and Jason Isbell at a Tiny Desk Concert on Aug. 27, 2019. (Emily Bogle/NPR) Emily Bogle/NPR **hide caption

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