Jason Isbell wrote the song "Maybe It's Time" for the 2018 film A Star Is Born. The song is performed by Bradley Cooper's character, Jackson Maine, in the movie. It is a melancholic folk rock country ballad that deals with themes of salvation, redemption, and change, reflecting the character's struggles and emotional pain. Cooper approached producer Dave Cobb, who was working with Isbell in Nashville, to write a song fitting for his character. Isbell wrote the lyrics after reading the screenplay and discussing the character with Cooper, aiming to capture the idea of personal redemption coming from within. Cooper composed the melody, and the song was produced by Cooper and Benjamin Rice, with additional vocal production by Lady Gaga. "Maybe It's Time" is heard several times during the film and became a key song for Jackson Maine's character