The Muscle Shoals music scene would wind up with a road sign making a grand claim to fame: “Welcome to the City of Muscle Shoals, hit recording capital of the world.”
Jason Isbell Forges His Own ‘Nashville Sound’
His undeniable visibility has made Isbell consider how he represents the South in his music. On his new album, he expands his repertoire of character-driven songwriting with a turn toward politics.

