Not everyone gets to play the Ryman Auditorium.
Fewer still perform at the hallowed Nashville venue multiple times.
(Isbell alsorecently releasedLive From the Ryman, drawn from last years stint.)
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Even more remarkably, the 39-year-old and his band switched up the set lists each night.
He also played his world-weary contribution to theA Star is Bornsoundtrack, Maybe Its Time.
(It was also nominated for a CMA award for Album of the Year in 2017.
Isbell was bothhonored and befuddled by that particular recognition.)
At least some of Isbells buoyancy likely came courtesy of openers Diarrhea Planet.
The thrash and pop Nashville band recently retired after some farewell shows, only to reunite at Isbells behest.
(All the handpicked openers were Music City-based.)
