He recalled imitating him "in order to raise and find my own voice"
'F You, Coronavirus': Nashville Reeling After Loss Of Diffie and News of Prine's Condition
31.03.2020 - 19:43 / billboard.com
The coronavirus hit the Nashville music industry hard this weekend, taking the life of country singer Joe Diffie and sending Americana singer-songwriter John Prine into critical care.It escalated what might be viewed as typical loss-of-life cycles: Jan Howard, 91, died March 28, the day after her 47th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Her death wasn't related to the virus.The news about Diffie and Prine was particularly jarring, with announcements coming two hours apart.
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pitchfork.com
11.04.2020 / 07:27
John Prine Tribute Announced: The Decemberists’ Colin Meloy, Kevin Morby, More
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.
variety.com
09.04.2020 / 22:15
John Prine, a ‘Songwriter’s Songwriter,’ Remembered by His Music Publisher
By Justin Kalifowitz
genius.com
08.04.2020 / 19:21
Legendary Folk Singer John Prine Has Died At 73 From Coronavirus
On Tuesday, influential country folk singer John Prine died at 73 years old while hospitalized at Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He passed away from complications due to coronavirus, his family confirmed to Rolling Stone.
perezhilton.com
08.04.2020 / 18:33
Miranda Lambert, Bruce Springsteen, & More Celebs Mourn Singer-Songwriter John Prine Following His Death Due To Coronavirus Complications
Singer-songwriter John Prine has passed away due to complications related to the novel coronavirus.
peoplemagazine.co.za
08.04.2020 / 11:41
Bruce Springsteen leads tributes to ‘loveliest guy’ John Prine
Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to “songwriter for the ages” John Prine following his death on Tuesday.
peoplemagazine.co.za
08.04.2020 / 07:25
John Prine dead at 73
Country and folk icon John Prine has lost his battle with the coronavirus.
pitchfork.com
08.04.2020 / 05:29
John Prine Dead at 73
Iconic singer-songwriter John Prine died today at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. His family confirmed that he died of COVID-19 complications. He was 73.
nme.com
08.04.2020 / 05:19
Country music legend John Prine dies from coronavirus complications, aged 73
He was hospitalised last month
variety.com
08.04.2020 / 05:07
Allen Garfield, ‘Nashville’ and ‘The Conversation’ Star Dies of Coronavirus at 80
By Jordan Moreau
pinkvilla.com
02.04.2020 / 16:35
Dolly Parton pledges to donate USD 1 million for Coronavirus vaccine research
Country music star, Dolly Parton has donated USD 1 million to fund research for a coronavirus vaccine. The 74 years old singer learned that the Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology, and Inflammation at Nashville is advancing towards finding out a cure for COVID-19 and she graciously donated a big sum of money for research purposes. The American humanitarian has also begun a new storytelling series for children in lockdown.
variety.com
02.04.2020 / 04:01
Film News Roundup: Dolly Parton Donates $1 Million for Research on Coronavirus Cure
In today’s film news roundup, Dolly Parton makes a donation for coronavirus cure, Howie Mandel and Ashlee Simpson join the voice cast of “Pierre The Pigeon-Hawk” and American Documentary launches an artists emergency fund.
etonline.com
02.04.2020 / 02:13
Taylor Swift Donates Money to Nashville Record Store to Help Them Survive Coronavirus Pandemic
Taylor Swift is helping one small record store in Nashville stay afloat amid economic struggles caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
nme.com
01.04.2020 / 20:05
Taylor Swift donates money to help small Nashville record shop during coronavirus crisis
"I didn’t even know we were on her radar"
billboard.com
01.04.2020 / 20:01
Dolly Parton Donates $1 Million to Vanderbilt Hospital, Aiding Ongoing Research For Coronavirus Cure
Dolly Parton continues to provide light amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The beloved country music star has revealed that she has donated $1 million to Nashville’s Vanderbilt hospital in an effort to encourage others to do the same to help aid research to find a cure for the coronavirus.
variety.com
30.03.2020 / 03:47
Joe Diffie: In Celebration of a ‘Regular Joe’ and His Bygone Era of Jukebox Country
Joe Diffie: In a post-modern world, he was the perfect old-school hillbilly singer. Like George Jones, there was no interest in going uptown, no need for turbo-sophistication. Give him a Manuel cowboy shirt, some clever wordplay, a hot band… and Joe, with that craggy, bluegrass-honed voice and the ability to twist notes like balloons at a kiddie party, was good to go.
billboard.com
28.03.2020 / 20:31
Big Machine's Scott Borchetta Talks Using Nashville Distillery to Fight Coronavirus
Scott Borchetta is fighting the coronavirus one bottle of hand sanitizer at a time.The Big Machine Label Group president/CEO recently spoke about how his company's Nashville-based liquor business, Big Machine Distillery, which produces premium vodka, is using its facilities to produce donated bottles of hand sanitizer for local first responders."We feel fortunate to be in a position to serve our community during these challenging times," Borchetta tweeted.