How the U.S. Postal Service Gave Us John Prine
Delivering the mail provided a steady job at a crucial time for one of America’s greatest songwriters
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Clip comes from Newport Festivals fundraising stream, Our Voices Together
“I still get chills talking about it,” said Jay Sweet, the festival’s executive producer
Tanya Tucker is also a top nominee at the annual celebration of roots music
With subtle production and lines about looking back on life, the ballad is a beautiful send off from one of America’s greatest songwriters
‘Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine’ streams June 11th with an all-star lineup
June 11th event will feature “musicians, actors, and friends remembering our beloved JP”
Hear a revealing interview with Bill Withers and an intimate remembrance of John Prine on ‘Rolling Stone Music Now’
“These were songs that no one else was writing,” British musician says of late singer-songwriter’s storied catalog
His wife, Fiona, son Jody, and others remember a big-hearted genius who championed new artists and made the most of the small things in life