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John Prine dies from coronavirus

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’s wife updates COVID-19 condition

Singer/songwriter has been ICU for more than a week Last week, folk singer/songwriter John Prine was admitted to the hospital with COVID-19. His situation has been critical and he has been in ICU for the past nine days. His wife,…

John Prine hospitalized with COVID-19

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

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…

Joni Mitchell ‘Shine’ makes vinyl debut

Joni Mitchell ‘Shine’ makes vinyl debut

180-gram vinyl reissue from Craft Recordings available April 3rd Craft Recordings is releasing the first-ever vinyl release of Joni Mitchell’s best-selling 2007 album, Shine. Available April 3rd and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI, the acclaimed title includes such tracks…

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…