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John Prine dies from coronavirus

John Prine

Prine was in critical care since mid March Americana and songwriting legend John Prine has died from the coronavirus at the age of 73. Billboard and Rolling Stone confirm the news from his family. Prine died at Nashville’s Vanderbilt University…

John Prine hospitalized with COVID-19

John Prine

Prine was hospitalized last week Folk singer/songwriter John Prine is in critical care after being hospitalized with COVID-19. Prine’s family shared a statement on Sunday (March 29th), saying his “situation is critical.” “After a sudden onset of COVID-19 symptoms, John…

Don McLean inks recording deal with Time Life

Don McLean

McLean to release previously unavailable catalog albums via digital platforms Songwriter Hall of Fame member Don McLean has amassed a plethora of albums throughout his 50-year career, which began in 1969, and quickly soared his status to stardom with the…

The Avett Brothers take ‘High Steppin’ to No 1

Single goes to No. 1 on Americana Radio Airplay chart This week Grammy Award-nominated collective The Avett Brothers have reached the top Americana Radio Airplay Chart with “High Steppin’” coming in at No. 1. “High Steppin’” is the first single…