Elvis Costello Pays Tribute to John Prine, Who ‘Reached Into Darkness to Pull Out Elusive Light’

Shane Keough is remembering his late nephew. One day after his sister, Kara Keough, revealed that her son, McCoy, died from childbirth complications, Shane took to Instagram to pay tribute to him.

Prine passed away on April 7 after contracting coronavirus in March.

Elvis Costello has written a lengthy tribute to the late John Prine. “My own introduction [to John Prine] was via an Atlantic Record single plucked out of a discount bin of 45rpm records on the counter of Rushworth and Dreaper in Liverpool,” Costello wrote in his essay, which exceeds 2,600 words. He continued:

He recalled imitating him "in order to raise and find my own voice"

"My friend John Prine died. This is his song, 'Paradise'. Miss you, brother."

Last week, the world mourned the loss of John Prine, who died at age 73 from complications of COVID-19.

Americana star Bonnie Raitt has honoured her late friend and collaborator John Prine with a touching song tribute online.

The singer-songwriter said he already recorded nine songs with Nieve that could be released soon, and hinted that cajoling a famous former producer to join them in the studio could bear fruit.

Roger Waters is joining the legions of musicians paying tribute to late Americana legend John Prine.On Saturday (April 11), Waters shared a video of himself performing an acoustic rendition of "Paradise," which appeared on Prince's 1971 self-titled debut album.“My friend John Prine died. This is his song, ‘Paradise,'” Waters captioned the YouTube video.

Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Angel Olsen, Margo Price, Jessie Reyez, Finneas, the Secret Sisters, Soccer Mommy, Norah Jones, Justin Moore, Jeff Tweedy and Kim Petras are some of the artists performing this weekend.

Consequence of Sound has announced Angel from Maywood: A Livestream Tribute to John Prine. The homage to Prine, who died earlier this week, will feature performances by the Decemberists' Colin Meloy, Kevin Morby, the Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle, Grace Potter, Norah Jones, the Head and the Heart, Lake Street Dive, and more. The tribute will stream on Saturday, April 11 at 2 p.m. Eastern on CoS’ Instagram account.

Featuring cover performances from friends, fans, collaborators and more

Seth Meyers paid tribute to late Saturday Night Live music producer Hal Willner and musician John Prine on Wednesday's episode of Late Night.

Seth Meyers paid tribute to late Saturday Night Live music producer Hal Willner and musician John Prine on Wednesday's episode of Late Night. WillnerdiedTuesday at the age of 64.

The loss of beloved singer/songwriter John Prine has opened a wound in the world of music, one that his peers and famous fans are filling in the only way they know how: by covering some of his favorite songs.

The wife of celebrated singer-songwriter John Prine said she was able to sit with her husband in the last hours of his life. Prine died Tuesday at 73 from complications of COVID-19.Fiona Whelan Prine said in a statement Wednesday (April 8) that “in spite of the incredible skill and care of his medical team at Vanderbilt he could not overcome the damage this virus inflicted on his body.

By Chris Willman

Singer-songwriter John Prine has passed away due to complications related to the novel coronavirus.

Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to “songwriter for the ages” John Prine following his death on Tuesday.