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John Prine

Acting

Born October 10, 1946 · Maywood, Illinois, USA

Died April 7, 2020

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Biography

John Prine (October 10, 1946 – April 7, 2020) was an American country folk singer-songwriter. He was active as a composer, recording artist, and live performer from the early 1970s until his death, and was known for an often humorous style of country music that has elements of protest and social commentary. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Awards & recognition

  • Americana Award — Artist of the Year · 2018
  • Americana Award — Artist of the Year · 2017
  • Americana Award — Artist of the Year · 2005
  • Grammy Award — Best Contemporary Folk Album · 2005
  • Americana Lifetime Achievement Award — Songwriting · 2003
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  • Grammy Award — Best Contemporary Folk Album · 1991
  • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Americana Award — Artist of the Year · 2020 · nominated
  • Grammy Award — Best New Artist · 1973 · nominated

Filmography8 titles

Squidbillies

2005Theme Song Performance

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self - Musical Guest

The Winding Stream

2014as Self

Austin City Limits

1975as Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015as Self - Musical Guest

Daddy and Them

2001as Alvin Montgomery

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014as Self - Musical Guest

Falling from Grace

1992as John Prine