The cheerful and the bleak face off on “The Tree of Forgiveness,” John Prine’s first album of his own new songs since “Fair and Square” back in 2005. He has undergone some wear since then: In 2013, he ...

You Got Gold captures a star-studded tribute to John Prine filmed at the Ryman Auditorium featuring Brandi Carlile, Bonnie Raitt, Jason Isbell, Kacey Musgraves and more. The film opens in New York on ...

The singer, songwriter and guitarist underwent surgeries in 1996 and 2013 that affected his throat and voice. Now, he says, he likes his voice better: "It dropped down lower and feels friendlier." His ...

John Prine sang a song about a man and his wife, Loretta, who followed life's path. Columnist Pete Waters explores what that means. Feb. 12—Bonnie Raitt sat up straight with her mouth agape in ...

John Prine's plain-sung wit and warmth shone so brightly, it's possible some missed the depth of his concerns, his melancholia amidst rumination. Prine's self-titled first album contained a fistful of ...

There were many John Prines. We were lucky that way. There was Prine the young folkie and “New Dylan,” but with songs even Bob couldn’t write: “Angel From Montgomery,” “Hello in There,” “Sam Stone.” ...