Big big bummer. John Prine had a way with a song like nobody else EVER.
He had a couple close calls earlier, but couldn't make this time. I could just cry!!
I last saw John (and friends) at the Ryman when my daughter was living in Nashville. His first album was essentially perfect, and he continued to write and perform well for decades. He was one of those rare artists who could write both funny and poignant. I'll miss him.
RIP John.
Grammy Award nominations for John Prine
Year Nominated work Category Result
1972 John Prine Best New Artist Nominated
1986 German Afternoons Best Contemporary Folk Recording Nominated
1988 John Prine Live Best Contemporary Folk Recording Nominated
1991 The Missing Years Best Contemporary Folk Album Won
1995 Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings Best Contemporary Folk Album Nominated
1997 Live on Tour Best Contemporary Folk Album Nominated
1999 In Spite of Ourselves Best Contemporary Folk Album Nominated
2005 Fair & Square Best Contemporary Folk Album Won
2018 The Tree of Forgiveness Best Americana Album Nominated
2018 "Summer's End" Best Americana Roots Song Nominated
2018 "Knockin' on Your Screen Door" Best Americana Roots Song Nominated
2020 John Prine Lifetime Achievement Award Won
Other accolades
During 2005 at the request of U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser, John Prine became the first singer/songwriter to read and perform at the Library of Congress.[43]
John Prine received six awards from the Americana Music Honors & Awards: the Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting (2003), Artist of the Year (2005, 2017,2018), Song of the Year for "Summer's End" (2019) and Album of the Year for The Tree of Forgiveness (2019).
Grammy Award nominations for John Prine
Year Nominated work Category Result
1972 John Prine Best New Artist Nominated
1986 German Afternoons Best Contemporary Folk Recording Nominated
1988 John Prine Live Best Contemporary Folk Recording Nominated
1991 The Missing Years Best Contemporary Folk Album Won
1995 Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings Best Contemporary Folk Album Nominated
1997 Live on Tour Best Contemporary Folk Album Nominated
1999 In Spite of Ourselves Best Contemporary Folk Album Nominated
2005 Fair & Square Best Contemporary Folk Album Won
2018 The Tree of Forgiveness Best Americana Album Nominated
2018 "Summer's End" Best Americana Roots Song Nominated
2018 "Knockin' on Your Screen Door" Best Americana Roots Song Nominated
2020 John Prine Lifetime Achievement Award Won
Other accolades
During 2005 at the request of U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser, John Prine became the first singer/songwriter to read and perform at the Library of Congress.[43]
John Prine received six awards from the Americana Music Honors & Awards: the Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting (2003), Artist of the Year (2005, 2017,2018), Song of the Year for "Summer's End" (2019) and Album of the Year for The Tree of Forgiveness (2019).
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Thank you Cal!
John WAS a first magnitude star, an absolutely incredible and unparalleled songwriter and musician. He will be greatly missed.
Take care,
Doug
John WAS a first magnitude star, an absolutely incredible and unparalleled songwriter and musician. He will be greatly missed.
Take care,
Doug
A sad moment, to be sure. I've been a fan since his "Sweet Revenge" album. My wife and I had tickets to hear him at a local venue in late June; I had been waiting for him to visit our area for some time and was excited at the prospect of seeing him live.
This damn virus.
Regards,
Scott
This damn virus.
Regards,
Scott
John Prine in Concerts
One of the most magical shows that my wife and ever saw was a duet performance in a small venue, with John Prine and Steve Goodman playing together for much of the show. it was fantastic, and amazing how they could relate to a live audience. Steve Goodman has been gone a number of years, and now John Prine joins him. Talent like that was rare, and he could do more with 3 chords than most could do with an orchestra...
One of the most magical shows that my wife and ever saw was a duet performance in a small venue, with John Prine and Steve Goodman playing together for much of the show. it was fantastic, and amazing how they could relate to a live audience. Steve Goodman has been gone a number of years, and now John Prine joins him. Talent like that was rare, and he could do more with 3 chords than most could do with an orchestra...
recommended viewing; spoiler alert - have your kleenexs close
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...=CFLqYKjOVOk&usg=AOvVaw2wnvYUTzTyM-ghyefOVM2u
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...=CFLqYKjOVOk&usg=AOvVaw2wnvYUTzTyM-ghyefOVM2u