TUSCUMBIA-Jason Isbell, who swept the 2014 Americana Music Awards, capturing, “Artist of the Year,” “Album of the Year,” and “Song of the Year” honors, will share his knowledge of the “Art of Songwriting” during a special benefit event at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, Thursday November 20 at 7 p.m. He will discuss songwriting and his career as a performer and songwriter.
A native of Green Hill, Alabama,Isbell has released four studio albums and two live albums and plays to sold-out venues both domestically and abroad. In addition to his most recent success at the Americana Music Awards, Isbell won the 2012 Americana Song of the Year, with his tune “Alabama Pines.”
“We appreciate Jason’s generosity in conducting this event for the benefit of the Alabama
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Music Hall of Fame,” said Alabama Tourism Director Lee Sentell, who also serves as treasurer for the AMHOF board. “It is an honor to have a songwriter and performer of this caliber leading an AMHOF event. Jason is a credit to Muscle Shoals music and the entire state.”
AMHOF Manager Dixie Griffin said she is glad that the museum can provide an event that inspires and encourages songwriters and performers. “We appreciate Jason so much. He is one of our own and the entire Shoals area is very proud of him. This will be a unique opportunity to gain insight into the life and career of a talented artist from this area.”
Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the show. Seating is limited, and advance tickets can be purchased at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, Call 256-381-4417. A cash bar offering beer and wine will be available.
