The music community was shaken on Tuesday (April 7) by the loss of legendary singer/songwriter John Prine. The prolific artist died due to complications of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). He was 73 years old.
John Prine was one of the most acclaimed artists and songwriters of all time. Known for a blend of country/folk music, Prine was a two-time Grammy winner and Lifetime Achievement Recipient, a 2019 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, a Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member and a PEN New England Lyrics Award recipient. Throughout his career, his songs have been recorded by artists such as Johnny Cash, George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Zac Brown Band and more.
As the news of his passing spread, artists such as Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Ashley McBryde, Toby Keith, Jake Owen, Brothers Osbourne, Travis Tritt and more took to social media to pay tribute to Prine.
See what they had to say below.
One of my favorite versions of this John Prine classic. #ripjohnprine https://t.co/l9t0EIFUYT
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) April 8, 2020
No. It’s just too much to lose John. I just. I can’t.
— Ashley McBryde (@AshleyMcBryde) April 8, 2020
My love is with the Prine family. We all mourn now. This is devastating. Absolutely devastating. A loss we can’t comprehend.
— Ashley McBryde (@AshleyMcBryde) April 8, 2020
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It hurts so bad to read the news. I am gutted. My hero is gone. My friend is gone. We’ll love you forever John Prine.
— Margo Price (@MissMargoPrice) April 8, 2020
RIP to a wordsmith of a lifetime. #JohnPrine
— Travis Denning (@Travis_Denning) April 8, 2020
The world just lost a legend. I can honestly say I’m honored to have existed on this planet at the same time as John Prine. Praying for his family and all his fans who’s hearts are breaking tonight.
— Caleb Lee Hutchinson (@calebleemusic) April 8, 2020
We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of John Prine. His life and music will be celebrated by us as long as we are able .. we send prayers and condolences to his family at this time.. ~ Lukas and POTR pic.twitter.com/nw72SDEjHq
— Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real (@lukasnelson) April 8, 2020
John and his family are some of the kindest souls you’ll ever meet. Praying for them and knowing that John’s music will love on forever. #RIPJohnPrine pic.twitter.com/Nn3o7XHtK8
— Levi Hummon (@levihummon) April 8, 2020
We love you John.
— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) April 8, 2020
I strongly encourage all of you to listen to John Prine’s last album “The Tree Of Forgiveness.” It’s fantastic. Legendary in my opinion. This song I’ve attached is beautiful & hauntinghttps://t.co/ipwvy6nFIr
— Josh AbboŦŦ (@joshabbottband) April 8, 2020
RIP John Prine, hope you’re in heaven with a Vodka and Ginger Ale and a Cigarette that’s 9 miles long
— Waterloo Revival (@waterloorevival) April 8, 2020
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#JohnPrine has gone.
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) April 8, 2020
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