They say don’t meet your heroes but it looks like Zach Bryan gets along with his just fine.
Zach Bryan’s Quittin’ Time tour made a stop in Detroit last night and opening the show was none other than Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, a band that Zach has long been a massive fan of.
When it comes to pure songwriters, few will deny the greatness of Jason Isbell and Zach is never afraid to sing the praises of the artist he claims changed his life, taking to X often to voice his support for Isbell’s work.
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Listen to Jason Isbell https://t.co/Dx2mipg92m
— Zach Bryan (@zachlanebryan) September 4, 2023
He’s even gone so far as to say he wants to release a Jason Isbell cover album when his record deal is over which is something I think all of us would love to hear.
Once my record deal is over I’m going to make right on all my promises when it comes to releases but the first thing I do make an Isbell cover record because what the hell man
— Zach Bryan (@zachlanebryan) May 25, 2024
It’s become a thing for Zach to invite his openers to join him on stage during the headlining set, especially during the “Revival” encore, but last night was different and Zach had the opportunity to hop on stage before his call time to play a song that means a whole lot to him with the man who wrote it.
“King Of Oklahoma” is the second track on Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s 2023 album Weathervanes, a project that I believe remains completely undervalued in the Isbell catalogue. As to be expected, it’s a beautifully written song with a chorus that’s especially catchy.
“She used to wake me up with coffee ever morning
And I’d hear her homemade house shoes slide across the floor
She used to make me feel like the king of Oklahoma
But nothing makes me feel like much of nothing anymore”
Zach previously posted a cover of the song with JR Carroll but I’m sure singing it with Isbell is a moment he’ll never forget.
The fact he’s been able to have both Isbell and the Turnpike Troubadours open on his tour shows just how big of an act he’s become and the fact that new found fans are exposed to that quality of songwriting and performance is nothing but great for the genre.
Head on over to Vivid Seats and score some tickets to a Zach Bryan show near you. They give you a free ticket for every 10 you buy and there’s no better time to start earning rewards than this summer.
thanks for letting me ruin your song Mr. Isbell. I respect you and care for your music more than life itself. It was a privilege and an honor to meet a hero
Can’t wait to hear this without my voice on it at the next one, we love ya! pic.twitter.com/XgvuCGkI4J— Zach Bryan (@zachlanebryan) June 21, 2024
