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Grammys' in memoriam especially long, grim in pandemic year

LOS ANGELES – Brandi Carlile paid tribute to John Prine, Bruno Mars celebrated Little Richard and Lionel Richie honored Kenny Rogers during an in memoriam segment on Sunday night's Grammy Awards that featured an especially long list of names after a year of the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Latest: Chick Corea adds to his Grammy haul posthumously

NEW YORK – The Latest on the Grammy Awards (all times local):

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Anne Feeney, Inspirational Folk Singer and Activist, Dies at 69 of COVID-19

Anne Feeney, a folk singer who collaborated with Pete Seeger, John Prine and Peter, Paul and Mary and an impassioned activist who fought for workers' and women's rights, died Wednesday in Pittsburgh of COVID-19 complications. She was 69.

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RTÉ stars unite for festive spectacle Christmas at Home

Never has there been more of a need for good television listings over the festive period than there is in 2020 and RTÉ’s Christmas at Home might be just the entertainment some people need on December 24.

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The Highwomen, John Prine earn Americana awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Highwomen won three awards, including album, song and duo/group of the year, at the Americana Honors and Awards. The late John Prine was given artist of the year honors.

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John Prine’s wife slams Donald Trump as “idiot” after country legend died from coronavirus “on his watch”

John Prine has slammed Donald Trump as a “fucking idiot”, after the American musician died of coronavirus earlier this year.Prine passed away in Nashville in April this year, with his passing prompting an outpouring of tributes from the likes of Elvis Costello and Roger Waters.His widow, Fiona Whelan Prine, reacted angrily after Trump boasted about his handling of the crisis during Tuesday night’s first presidential debate with Joe Biden.“Can someone get that f****** idiot off the stage.

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Americana Honors & Awards 2020 Nominations Led by Brittany Howard, Tanya Tucker & The Highwomen

Brittany Howard, country legend Tanya Tucker and Nashville supergroup The Highwomen leading the nominations.Howard and Tucker are both nominated for artist of the year, along with Highwomen solo star Brandi Carlile, the late singer-songwriter John Prine, and best new artist Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Yola. (The Highwomen are also nominated for duo/group of the year, along with Black Pumas, Drive-By Truckers, Buddy & Julie Miller and Our Native Daughters.)Howard, Tucker and The Highwomen are all also nominated for both album of the year (for Jaime, While I'm Livin' and The Highwomen, respectively) and song of the year ("Stay High," "Bring Me My Flowers Now" and "Crowded Table").

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Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard lead Americana Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Singer songwriter Brandi Carlile has had a productive year and that's led her to be the leading nominee at the Americana Honors and Awards for her roles as a solo artist, a member of the group The Highwomen, as a producer and as a songwriter.In the nominations announced Monday for its September awards show, the Grammy-winning artist has a total of seven nominations, including artist of the year as a solo artist and duo/group of the year with The Highwomen, which includes Maren Morris, Amanda Shires and Natalie Hemby.

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John Prine’s Final Recording ‘I Remember Everything’ Has Arrived: Watch

John Prine passed away much too soon in April, due to complications with coronavirus. His music lives on, and his legend should grow with the posthumous release of “I Remember Everything.”

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Listen to ‘I Remember Everything’, the final track from John Prine

John Prine has been released, following his death in April.Produced by Dave Cobb, ‘I Remember Everything’ is an acoustic effort from the US songwriter, which comes accompanied by personal home video footage capturing Prine’s life away from the stage.It comes after Prine’s music was celebrated last night with a livestream titled Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine that featured efforts from the likes of Bill Murray, Sturgill Simpson and Kacey Musgraves.The stream raised funds for three organisations: NAMI, Make the Road New York, and Alive.Prine passed away on April 7 after contracting coronavirus in March.

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How to Watch John Prine's Star-Studded Video Memorial

John Prine's family and friends announced on Tuesday (June 9) that they will finally be hosting a video memorial service for the late songwriting icon, who passed away back in April due to complications from the coronavirus.

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John Prine's widow details her final hours with the late singer, talks recovering from tragedy

John Prine’s widow and manager, Fiona Whelan Prine, shared some candid thoughts about the final days of his life after he contracted the coronavirus in March. Prine’s family announced his death at age 73 in April after a lengthy hospitalization that came after he and his wife contracted COVID-19 following a European tour.

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John Prine’s Wife Urges Tennessee To Expand Absentee Voting

The wife of singer-songwriter John Prine, who died from complications of COVID-19, urged lawmakers Tuesday to expand absentee voting so Tennesseans would not have to put their health at risk to exercise their right to vote.

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John Prine’s Wife Urges Tennessee to Expand Absentee Voting

The wife of singer-songwriter John Prine, who died from complications of COVID-19, urged lawmakers Tuesday (June 2) to expand absentee voting so Tennesseans would not have to put their health at risk to exercise their right to vote.Fiona Whelan Prine, who also contracted the coronavirus and has since recovered, told a Senate panel that allowing more people to cast an absentee ballot is critical in ensuring that people would remain safe and healthy during the 2020 election.“This is not nor should it be a partisan issue,” said Whelan Prine, who spoke over a video livestream and did not attend in person. “This is a serious health issue.

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U.S. news organizations focus on lives lost in the pandemic

NEW YORK – Many are familiar with some of the bold-faced names of people who died of COVID-19 — musician John Prine, NFL kicker Tom Dempsey, former Stanford University President Donald Kennedy and music producer Hal Willner.

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John Prine's wife urges Tennessee to expand absentee voting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The wife of singer-songwriter John Prine, who died from complications of COVID-19, urged lawmakers Tuesday to expand absentee voting so Tennesseans would not have to put their health at risk to exercise their right to vote.

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Recording Academy members cover John Prine song for charity

Zac Brown Band musician John Driskell Hopkins has helped to record a cover of folk legend John Prine’s Angel From Montgomery to raise coronavirus relief funds.

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New recording of John Prine’s ‘Angel From Montgomery’ released by Recording Academy for COVID-19 relief

A little over a month since his death, the Recording Academy has released a new recording of John Prine's “Angel From Montgomery." The proceeds of the late singer's song will support the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. Prine, one of the most influential artists in folk and country music, died in April from complications associated with the coronavirus.

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Recording Academy records John Prine song for charity

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Recording Academy has released a new recording of John Prine's “Angel From Montgomery" with proceeds going to support the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund.

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Recording Academy records John Prine song for charity

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Recording Academy has released a new recording of John Prine's “Angel From Montgomery" with proceeds going to support the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund.

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Recording Academy Elected Officials Recreate John Prine's 'Angel From Montgomery' for MusiCares COVID-19 Fund

A number of Recording Academy elected officials have recorded John Prine’s “Angel from Montgomery” as a fundraiser to benefit the organization’s MusiCares COVID-19 relief fund.The fund was created to financially help people in the music industry affected by the pandemic due to the cancellation of work opportunities. To date, the fund has raised nearly $15 million in assistance, but a few weeks ago, it stopped taking new applications until it could replenish its coffers after distributing its initial funds.Prine, a 2020 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, died April 7 from complications from COVID-19.

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Knox Phillips, Memphis Music Ambassador, Dies at 74

Knox Phillips, the son of renowned music producer Sam Phillips and an enthusiastic ambassador of Memphis music who worked on records by Jerry Lee Lewis, Willie Nelson and John Prine during more than 50 years in the industry, has died. He was 74.Phillips’ brother, Jerry Phillips, told The Associated Press that his older sibling died Monday at home, with his wife.

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John Prine Hits No. 1 on Rock Songwriters Chart After His Death Due to Coronavirus

John Prine debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Rock Songwriters chart (dated April 18), leading for the first time thanks to six entries, which he solely wrote, on the latest Hot Rock Songs chart.The iconic singer-songwriter died April 7 at age 73 from complications of COVID-19.Prine's 1999 duet with Iris DeMent, "In Spite of Ourselves," leads his Hot Rock Songs haul at No.

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John Prine's Albums, Songs Return to Billboard Charts Following His Death

Material from John Prine’s vast catalog of albums and songs dot Billboard’s April 18-dated charts following the heralded singer-songwriter’s April 7 death at age 73 due to complications from the coronavirus. On the all-format Billboard 200 albums chart, Prine’s self-titled 1971 debut re-

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The Weeknd Leads Artist 100 Chart, John Prine & Bill Withers Land in Top 10

The Weeknd logs his 18th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart (dated April 18), thanks to the continued success of his latest studio album, After Hours.The set rules the Billboard 200 for a third week with 90,000 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.

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Watch John Prine’s full ‘Austin City Limits’ episode online

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

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Elvis Costello pens lengthy, heartfelt message in tribute to John Prine

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

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Roger Waters pays tribute to John Prine in ‘Paradise’ cover

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

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Elvis Costello Pens Emotional Tribute to John Prine, Shares Inspiring Memories of the Late Icon

Last week, the world mourned the loss of John Prine, who died at age 73 from complications of COVID-19. Since then, a number of musicians and fans alike have been flooding social media with tributes and heartfelt remarks on the late Americana legend.On Monday (April 13), Elvis Costello penned a touching essay in honor of Prine, who he discovered "via an Atlantic Record single plucked out of a discount bin of 45rpm records on the counter of Rushworth and Dreaper in Liverpool.""It was a copy of 'Sam Stone' backed by 'Illegal Smile', which in two short songs showed me everything that I would come to appreciate in John’s writing," Costello wrote.

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John Prine reported in critical condition with coronavirus symptoms

LOS ANGELES –– Singer-songwriter John Prine, who received a Grammy lifetime achievement award this year, is in critical condition with symptoms of coronavirus, his family relayed via his Twitter account Sunday.

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Roger Waters Covers John Prine’s “Paradise”: Watch

John Prine died on April 7 of COVID-19 complications. He was 73. Tributes have been pouring in from the music world in the days following his passing. Today (April 12), Roger Waters of Pink Floyd shared a cover of “Paradise” from Prine’s debut self-titled album. “Miss you, brother,” Waters said. Watch it happen below.

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Bonnie Raitt performs special tribute to John Prine

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

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Roger Waters Pays Tribute to John Prine With Touching 'Paradise' Cover: Watch

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.

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Ashley McBryde Tears Up While Singing 'Amazing Grace' at the Ryman Auditorium: Watch

Nashville's hallowed Ryan Auditorium has been empty for weeks now, but Ashley McBryde was able to head to the beloved venue to sing a stunning rendition of "Amazing Grace" she released on Easter Sunday (April 12).With help and clearance from the Nashville Department of Public Health, McBryde did what millions of musicians wish they could do in this moment: she returned to the stage in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered the doors of countless concert venues the world over and killed over 100,000 people, including Nashville's own Joe Diffie and John Prine.The enormity of that struck McBryde as she began to sing the spiritual through her tears."I had the opportunity to honor all we’ve lost at @theryman this week

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Watch Phoebe Bridgers debut a new song and cover John Prine

Bridgers performed 'Summer's End', a track from Prine's last album

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Bonnie Raitt Remembers John Prine in New Video: Watch

Bonnie Raitt has shared a new video paying tribute to the late John Prine, who passed away on April 8 from COVID-19 complications. In the video, Raitt performs “Home,” originally written by Karla Bonoff and covered by Raitt on her 1977 album Sweet Forgiveness.

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Bonnie Raitt Dedicates Comforting Message & Performance of ‘Home’ to John Prine: Exclusive

Bonnie Raitt picked up her guitar and sang a gorgeous tribute from her home to bring comfort through a poignant cover at the end of a heartbreaking week.Several artists have turned to their instruments in the confines of their own homes during the coronavirus pandemic, both to give their fans something to look forward to with virtual performances and stress the importance of isolating and practicing social distancing to curb the spread of COVID-19.

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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.

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John Prine livestream tribute announced, featuring Norah Jones, Kevin Morby and more

Featuring cover performances from friends, fans, collaborators and more

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John Prine's Songs Streamed More Than 20 Million Times Since His Death

The late John Prine’s music resonated strongly with fans following his death due to coronavirus complications on April 7, according to initial reports to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.

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The 13 Best Things That Happened in Music This Week (April 10)

This week started off on an uplifting note, as Sunday night (April 5) saw both the star-studded country special ACM Presents: Our Country and American Idol’s Top 20 (well, 21 — read on) reveal. And on Monday, the World Health Organization announced another all-star special for April 18, curated by the one and only Lady Gaga.

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John Prine Remembered, *NSYNC's Potential Reunion & More: This Week in Billboard News

Welcome to the This Week in Billboard News podcast, where Jordyn Rolling, Billboard News host and producer, and Gary Trust, Billboard senior director of charts, dive into the week's biggest music news stories. This week, Jordyn and Gary recap the passing of John Prine, who

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

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Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert Pay Tribute to John Prine: "His Songs Could Work Across Generations"

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.

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Watch Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Jeff Tweedy & More Pay Tribute to John Prine With Loving Covers

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.

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Celebrities remember, pay tribute to John Prine, who died from COVID-19 complications

It’s hard to believe that one of folk and country music’s greatest legends, John Prine, died earlier this week from complications due to COVID-19.

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Watch Brandi Carlile Cover John Prine’s “Hello in There” on Colbert

Brandi Carlile covered John Prine’s “Hello in There” as a tribute to the late singer-songwriter on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Wednesday night (April 8). Stephen Colbert introduced the segment with his own touching stories about learning to play Prine’s songs on guitar and eventually meeting Prine and singing with him too. Watch below.

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John Prine's Widow Shares Her Final Moments With Americana Legend

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.

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