{"id":1319347,"date":"2020-04-08T07:40:27","date_gmt":"2020-04-08T13:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cmt.com\/news\/?p=1820073"},"modified":"2020-04-08T07:40:27","modified_gmt":"2020-04-08T13:40:27","slug":"country-music-is-reeling-from-john-prines-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kske\/music-news\/country-music-is-reeling-from-john-prines-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Country Music Is Reeling from John Prine\u2019s Death"},"content":{"rendered":"
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by Alison Bonaguro<\/a><\/span>
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Once again, hearts all over Nashville are breaking after hearing the tragic news that legendary Nashville singer-songwriter John Prine, 73, died on Tuesday (April 7) from complications of COVID-19. As stars from every era of country music learned the news, they shared their heartbreak on social media. <\/p>\n

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And then I\u2019m gonna drink a cocktail: vodka and ginger ale Yeah, I\u2019m gonna smoke a cigarette that\u2019s nine miles long I\u2019m gonna kiss a pretty girl on the tilt-a-whirl Cause this old man is going to town\u201d
\u201cWHEN I GET TO HEAVEN\u201d ~ John Prine pic.twitter.com\/4LtRpowz4J<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Brandy Clark (@TheBrandyClark) April 8, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Just give me one thing I can hold on to. I’m just heartbroken. #johnprine<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 rosanne cash (@rosannecash) April 8, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Well said brother \u2026 man I miss everyone https:\/\/t.co\/wxrNEP9NBj<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Brandi Carlile (@brandicarlile) April 8, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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There better be a rain of redneck hell gonna pour down on the bastards that made this virus that took John Prine from us. I\u2019m fuckin\u2019 pissed. And very saddened for this los of an American icon.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Shooter Jennings (@ShooterJennings) April 8, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Angel from Montgomery was one of the first songs I learned to play on guitar when I was 12. This one hurts. pic.twitter.com\/ZGVO4h6Hjg<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) April 8, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Heartbroken.<\/p>\n

\u2014 K A C E Y (@KaceyMusgraves) April 8, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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thank you for everything. One and only. #hellointhere<\/a> #johnprine<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kMBsRDMYwQ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert) April 8, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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My heart just sank\u2026 don\u2019t want to even think about a world without @JohnPrineMusic<\/a> in it https:\/\/t.co\/bbwjmeX1zZ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Hailey Whitters (@haileywhitters) April 8, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Through your brilliantly fervent songs those thoughts, tears, and smiles, will linger in our hearts forever\u2026Rest in sweet peace,
Dwighthttps:\/\/t.co\/SerVyEaOZW<\/a>#JohnPrine<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dwight Yoakam (@DwightYoakam) April 8, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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One of my favorite versions of this John Prine classic. #ripjohnprine<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/l9t0EIFUYT<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) April 8, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of John Prine. His life and music will be celebrated by us as long as we are able .. we send prayers and condolences to his family at this time.. ~ Lukas and POTR pic.twitter.com\/nw72SDEjHq<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real (@lukasnelson) April 8, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Damn\u2026 crazy as a loon will always be my favorite. Truly one of the greatest to ever do it. RIP John Prine. What a gift you were to this world!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Parker McCollum (@ParkerMcCollum) April 8, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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It hurts so bad to read the news. I am gutted. My hero is gone. My friend is gone. We\u2019ll love you forever John Prine.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Margo Price (@MissMargoPrice) April 8, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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All of The Oak Ridge Boys are saddened by the loss of John Prine \u2026 The man was a genius songwriter! I have been listening to his music and praying for him since he got sick and to be honest I didn\u2019t really know John personally but my heart is heavy nonetheless \u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 Joe Bonsall (@joebonsall) April 8, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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my heart is broken rest easy @JohnPrineMusic<\/a> , our big old goofy world will always love and miss you. pic.twitter.com\/82XjRijjEJ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 MaryChapin Carpenter (@M_CCarpenter) April 8, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Alison makes her living loving country music. She’s based in Chicago, but she’s always leaving her heart in Nashville. <\/div>\n

@alisonbonaguro<\/a> <\/div>\n

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