Drive-By Truckers and Jason Isbell Reunite for Landmark Late Show Performance

Next month, on December 2nd, the acclaimed alt-country band Drive-By Truckers will reunite with their former bandmate Jason Isbell for a special performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The reunion comes as the group is promoting the reissue of their legendary 2005 album, "The Definitive Decoration Day."

Isbell, who left the Truckers in 2007, has maintained a close relationship with the band over the years, frequently joining them on stage for one-off appearances and festival sit-ins. According to Truckers' frontman Patterson Hood, the two are "closer now than ever," and he considers "Decoration Day" to be the group's "masterpiece," with Isbell playing an integral role in its creation.

The Colbert performance marks the first official reunion between Isbell and his former bandmates in 18 years. While the specific song they'll perform remains uncertain, "Heathens," a track Isbell has repeatedly played with the Truckers since his departure, seems like a strong possibility. However, fans shouldn't expect a prolonged reunion, as Isbell has already announced tour dates with his 400 Unit band in 2026.