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It's likely that John Prine is your favorite songwriter's favorite songwriter. The Maywood, Illinois-born artist could seemingly do more with an acoustic and a pad of paper than just about anyone.

Laughter rang out and tears flowed Thursday night at ACL Live. Country superstar Trisha Yearwood and the late John Prine, an unparalleled and beloved singer-songwriter, were added this year to the ...

When it comes to John Prine, there’s not a lot of middle ground. ‘“There’s complete devotion, or I’ve never heard of him,” said Birmingham native singer/songwriter Rick Carter, a member of the Alabama ...

You can’t help but crack a smile when John Prine walks on stage. Not on account of his appearance at 68: eyes squinty, cheeks cartoonishly chubby, gravity-defying wisps of grey hair – all on a head ...

We have a story of the legacy of John Prine. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "PLEASE DON'T BURY ME") JOHN PRINE: (Singing) Woke up this morning, put on my slippers, walked in the kitchen and died. INSKEEP: In ...

John Prine's ability to tell us about ourselves in song made us all feel like we knew him. Of course, we didn't. But for four days this week, a former singing postman from Chicago was celebrated in ...

You know, sometimes a fella has to take a break from all the sad news found on TV and circulating around the world. If one is not careful, and has too few healthy habits to escape from all the bad ...

Her high harmonies put an emotional charge into her work with George Jones and others. She also had solo hits, including “No Charge,” a country No. 1. By Bill Friskics-Warren Songs by Labi Siffre, ...