Amanda Shires and Jason Isbell are today’s Johnny and June. I love them so much… but I love them even more since Shires released this single on International safe Abortion Day to support Alabama’s Yellowhammer Fund, an abortion fund and reproductive justice organization.
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Happy Sunday: Free Thinkers
Over the past month or so, I have wasted an inordinate amount of time watching two guys watch and react to music videos. It started–as so many of my YouTube rabbit holes do–with Jason Isbell. But it quickly led to Chris Stapleton and Amanda Lambert…and even some Alanis Morrissette.
Here’s the premise: Ryan and George, two black men , listen to music you might not expect them to like (based on stereotypes), and they react. I don’t think I have ever wanted to be friends with two people as much as I want to be friends with Ryan and George. Continue reading
Happy Sunday: Conversations
This is a fascinating conversation. But assuming you aren’t as interested in Jason Isbell’s writing as I am, I’ve elected to start this clip right before things get political.
Happy Sunday: Funny or Wrong
Honestly, this guy can do no wrong…
Happy Sunday: Something like a Pipe Bomb
So far, Jason Isbell can do no wrong…
Happy Sunday: Bust Up Something Beautiful
If you’re not listening to Jason Isbell, your life is not complete. Here’s an old concert for your listening pleasure.
And here’s my current favorite song from his most recent album.
Happy Sunday: The Things I’m Living Down
The new Johnny and June? I think so.
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