John Prine (born October 10, 1946) is an American country/folk singer-songwriter. He has been active as a composer, recording artist, and live performer since the early 1970s.Born and raised in Maywood, Illinois, Prine learned to play the guitar at the age of 14. Subsequently serving in West Germany with the U.S. armed forces, by the late 1960s he had moved to Chicago, where he worked as a postman, writing and singing songs as a hobby. Becoming a part of the city's folk revival, he was discovered by Kris Kristofferson, resulting in the production of Prine's self-titled debut album through Atlantic Records in 1971. After receiving critical acclaim, Prine focused on his musical career, recording three more albums for Atlantic. He then signed to Asylum Records, where he recorded an additional three albums.In 1984 he co-founded Oh Boy Records, an independent record label with whom he would release most of his subsequent albums. After struggling with squamous cell cancer in 1998, Prine's vocals deepened into a gravel-voice, resulting in the award-winning album Fair & Square (2005).Widely cited as one of the most influential songwriters of his generation, Prine is known for humorous lyrics about love, life, and current events, as well as serious songs with social commentary, or which recollect melancholy tales from his life.
Old Town School of Folk Music, Proviso East High School, Angel From Montgomery, In Spite of Ourselves, Hello in There, Albuquerque, NM, United States, Morrison, CO, United States, Eau Claire County, WI, USA
Nationality
American
Spouse
Fiona Whelan
Children
Jack Prine, Tommy Prine, Angel From Montgomery, In Spite of Ourselves, Hello in There, Albuquerque, NM, United States, Morrison, CO, United States, Eau Claire County, WI, USA
Parents
Verna Hamm, William Prine, Angel From Montgomery, In Spite of Ourselves, Hello in There, Albuquerque, NM, United States, Morrison, CO, United States, Eau Claire County, WI, USA
Siblings
David Prine
Awards
Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album, Grammy Hall of Fame, American Music Awards Artist of the Year, Angel From Montgomery, In Spite of Ourselves, Hello in There, Albuquerque, NM, United States, Morrison, CO, United States, Eau Claire County, WI, USA
Nominations
Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Country Music Association Award for Song of the Year, Country Music Association Award for Vocal Event of the Year, Angel From Montgomery, In Spite of Ourselves, Hello in There, Albuquerque, NM, United States, Morrison, CO, United States, Eau Claire County, WI, USA
Movies
Daddy and Them, Falling from Grace, Steve Goodman: Live from Austin City Limits ... and More!, Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: Cowboy Jack Clement's Home Movies, John Prine: Live on Soundstage 1980, Albuquerque, NM, United States, Morrison, CO, United States, Eau Claire County, WI, USA
Star Sign
Libra
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Fact
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Was close friends with fellow singer/songwriter Steve Goodman, who died of leukemia at age 36 in 1984.
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