She says the song has been traumatizing for her and her daughter, and Isbell has refused to return their messages.

The family of the Justin Townes Earle is speaking out about Jason Isbell's "tribute" to the late singer - and the pain it's caused them. The son of Steve Earle and an incredible singer and songwriter in his own right,

Justin Townes Earle ’s widow, Jenn Marie Earle, excoriated Jason Isbell for his song about his friendship with the late musician, “When We Were Close,” and the “strong, visceral, and extremely painful reaction” the Earle family has had to it.