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Watch Jason Isbell Perform At The Democratic National Convention

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 19: Musician Jason Isbell performs during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic party supporters are in Chicago for the convention, concluding with current Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her party’s presidential nomination. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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In 2021, Jason Isbell released Georgia Blue, a charity album to celebrate Joe Biden winning over the state. Tonight, the country stalwart performed at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

At the United Center, Isbell sang “Something More Than Free,” the title track from his 2015 album. Mickey Guyton also took the stage, singing her 2021 song "All American." James Taylor, in his fifth consecutive DNC performance, will be singing "You've Got A Friend." Watch footage from the evening below.

UPDATE: James Taylor, whose performance of "You've Got A Friend" was cut due to time constraints, shared a statement about the positive experience he had at the convention.

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