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A Celebration of John Prine’s Life & Music Takes Over Nashville This October

A Celebration of John Prine’s Life & Music Takes Over Nashville This October

Last April, 2020, the world lost John Prine. At the time, the country music community sent out their messages of love… Miranda Lambert: “thank you for everything. One and only. #hellointhere #johnprine.” Keith Urban: “The angel flys home. Rest in blessed peace John Prine. Love and prayers to all of your family and friends. -KU” Maren Morris: “Angel from Montgomery…

Jordan Davis Will Be Doing a Livestream of His EP, Buy Dirt, Wednesday, May 26th

Jordan Davis Will Be Doing a Livestream of His EP, Buy Dirt, Wednesday, May 26th

Jordan Davis recently released a brand new EP called Buy Dirt, which includes his latest hit, and current single at country radio, “Almost Maybes.” Now he’ll be doing a livestream event with the music from the EP – and more – for fans to checkout today, Wednesday May 26th, at 7 PM CST Along with…

The Highwomen, John Prine & More Win 2020 Americana Awards

The Highwomen, John Prine & More Win 2020 Americana Awards

The Americana Music Association announced the winners of the 2020 Americana Honors & Awards on Dec. 15. Winners included The Highwomen (Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year), the late John Prine (Artist of the Year), Black Pumas (Emerging Act of the Year) and Brittany Haas (Instrumentalist of the…

Watch Miranda Lambert Honor John Prine by Singing “That’s the Way the World Goes ’Round” at Country Music Hall of Fame

Watch Miranda Lambert Honor John Prine by Singing “That’s the Way the World Goes ’Round” at Country Music Hall of Fame

Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum hosted an online fundraiser via YouTube on Oct. 28 that featured a who’s who of country stars. Big Night (At the Museum) paired country music stars with historic instruments for a one-of-a-kind night of music. Artists taking part included Alison Brown, Kane Brown, Carlene Carter, Rodney Crowell,…

Listen to John Prine’s Last Recorded Song, “I Remember Everything”

Listen to John Prine’s Last Recorded Song, “I Remember Everything”

John Prine’s last recorded song, “I Remember Everything,” has been released. The legendary troubadour died on April 7 due to COVID-19 complications. Penned by John and Pat McLaughlin, “I Remember Everything” was recorded in 2019 in John’s living room with Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb and engineer Gena Johnson. The touching tune is the first…

Eric Church, Jason Isbell, Kacey Musgraves & More to Take Part in John Prine Tribute

Eric Church, Jason Isbell, Kacey Musgraves & More to Take Part in John Prine Tribute

The late John Prine will be honored by a musical who’s who during Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine on June 11. The legendary troubadour died on April 7 due to COVID-19 complications. Confirmed guests for Picture Show include Courtney Marie Andrews, Dan Auerbach, Kevin Bacon, Brené Brown, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Dave Cobb,…

Watch Eric Church Honor John Prine With Cover of “Long Monday”

Watch Eric Church Honor John Prine With Cover of “Long Monday”

One day after legendary troubadour John Prine, 73, died on April 7 from complications of COVID-19, Eric Church honored his hero by covering John’s “Long Monday” on YouTube. John, who penned “Long Monday” with Keith Sykes, recorded the tune for his 2005 album, Fair & Square. “We lost one of my all-time favorites yesterday—a man…

John Prine Dies at 73 From COVID-19 Complications

John Prine Dies at 73 From COVID-19 Complications

Legendary troubadour John Prine, 73, died on April 7 from complications of COVID-19, according to Rolling Stone. John’s wife, Fiona, confirmed on April 3 that John had been diagnosed with COVID-19, as well as pneumonia in both lungs. John had been in the hospital since March 26 and using a ventilator since March 28. John…

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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading

Keep Those Texas Babies Reading

Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…