Did Drive-By Truckers and Jason Isbell perform together recently?

Yes, they recently performed together on The Late Show to celebrate the reissue of their album 'Decoration Day'.

Will Jason Isbell rejoin Drive-By Truckers full-time?

No, Jason Isbell has announced his own tour dates for 2026 and is not expected to rejoin the band for a full reunion.

What is the 'Decoration Day' reissue?

The 'Decoration Day' reissue is a special edition of the Drive-By Truckers' 2003 album, featuring bonus tracks and new recordings.

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Drive-By Truckers Reunite With Jason Isbell

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Summary

Drive-By Truckers and Jason Isbell performed together on Colbert.
They played a song from their 2003 album, Decoration Day.
Isbell will not rejoin the band for a full reunion tour.

Drive-By Truckers Reunite With Jason Isbell

The Drive-By Truckers and their former member Jason Isbell recently shared the stage on The Late Show, performing "Hell No, I Ain't Happy." This performance coincided with the "Definitive" reissue of their acclaimed 2003 album, "Decoration Day," which includes new remixes and live recordings.

Patterson Hood expressed his close bond with Isbell, calling "Decoration Day" their masterpiece and highlighting Isbell's integral role. While this Colbert appearance was billed as their first official reunion, they have shared stages infrequently over the past two decades since Isbell's departure in 2007, including a surprise appearance in Nashville in 2017 and a sit-in at Shoals Fest in 2021.

Fans hoping for a complete return of Isbell to the Drive-By Truckers should temper expectations. Isbell has already committed to touring with his 400 Unit in 2026, indicating that any future collaborations will likely remain special occasions rather than a full-scale band reunion.