An unexpected journey through his musical evolution and creative process as he goes into the studio to record his new album. Isbell lays bare his difficult childhood, his struggles with addiction and relationships, and funneling all his pain and private battles into his music. When the COVID-19 pandemic arrives and forces him and his family into lockdown, He must confront the self-doubt and fears that isolation brings to a recovering addict and artist, even as the album releases to rave reviews.