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USA’s second oldest artist-owned independent label (if you know the first drop it in the comments section) and the oldest in Nashville—celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with a series of special releases and events. Founded in 1981 by legendary Continue reading John Prine Indy Label ‘Oh Boy’ Records Celebrates 40 Years
On June 11th the John Prine’s family will celebrate the late beloved singer-songwriter’s legacy with the Picture Show a livestream tribute. Produced by the Prine family and Oh Boy Records, the event will feature “musicians, actors, and friends sharing memories Continue reading John Prine’s Family Announce ‘Picture Show’ Tribute Livestream June 11
The loss of singer/songwriter John Prine due to complications associated with COVID-19 has hit fans and members of the Americana community hard. Few artist of his stature were as generous of spirit and touched so many lives. His death has Continue reading Brandi Carlile, Lukas Nelson, Jeff Tweedy & More Pay Tribute To John Prine
Screen grab via YouTube – Kimberly Lord Over the Easter weekend the Jester King of Americana, Todd Snider, surprised his audience at the historic Ryman Auditorium by inviting John Prine , one of his musical mentors, on stage during the Continue reading John Prine Joins Todd Snider On The Ryman Auditorium Stage
On July 27th Americana and Music Row communities will join for a night to perform live John Prine covers to support Those Darlins member Jessi “Zazu†Wariner fight with cancer and to celebrate the master songwriter’s legacy. “The Songs of Continue reading Musicians Come Together to Celebarate John Prine and Support Jessi “Zazu†Wariner
The other day John Prine teased some upcoming music by posting a picture on his Facebook page of he and long-time collaborator Iris DeMent laying down some tracks in his home studio. Now the great news is out. On September Continue reading John Prine Will Release New album ‘For Better, Or Worse’ This Fall
The ‘The Muppets’ show too a wonderful rootsy turn the other night when Miss Piggy and Kermit Cover “In Spite of Ourselves” by John Prine. The song is the title cut from Prine’s 13th studio album released in 1999, and Continue reading Miss Piggy and Kermit Cover John Prine’s “In Spite of Ourselves”
Legendary folk Singer/songwriter John Prine has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Prine says that the cancer is unrelated to the cell cancer on his neck for which he received treatment in the late ’90s. Fron John Prine’a web site: Earlier Continue reading John Prine Diagnosed With Lung Cancer – Postpones Shows
On November 15TH The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will shine a spotlight on another legend when they showcase the extraordinarily influential career of John Prine. The exhibit opens November 15th and will follow “the Grammy-winning singer’s life Continue reading John Prine Exhibit ‘It Took Me Years to Get These Souvenirs’ Slated for The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum on November 15
“Cowboy†Jack Clement has carved out a storied career as a sinsinger/songwriter having his songs have been recorded by folks such as Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Ray Charles, Carl Perkins, Bobby Bare, Elvis Presley and more. A producer for Townes Continue reading Emmylou Harris, John Prine, Dan Auerbach, Kris Kristofferson To Pay Tribute to Cowboy Jack Clement