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The Official Twitter account for John Prine. Tweets by the Prine family and Oh Boy Records

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John Prine
3 years
Listen to “Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows - the Songs of John Prine vol. 2” some of John’s favorite artists performing his songs
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An update on John
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Sorry to hear you’re going through this Alex. As a two time cancer survivor I want you to know that I’m rootin’ for you. I watch Jeopardy twice a day & I look forward to seeing you on there for many years to come. Against all odds you’re the big door prize. Your friend John Prine
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A Message from Alex Trebek:
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It’s true
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John Prine says the free weird mustard he takes from hotels is just for hot dogs
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A great year for independent music! Congratulations @BTS_twt maybe I’ll catch you next year!
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John at 9 years old in his favorite outfit
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From the Prine Family & @ohboyrecords - Thank you everyone who supported this song, this would’ve put a smile on John’s face. Let’s have a 🌭(it’s ok if it’s meatless) and a Handsome Johnny 🍸 (it’s ok if it’s booze-free) in his honor
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John Prine scored his first No. 1 single with his final recording, "I Remember Everything":
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A message from Fiona
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Fiona Whelan Prine
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The outpouring of love is a comfort to me and my boys. Thank you for loving @JohnPrineMusic so well. We can feel that love today. Keep listening and sharing his songs as we all find a way to be in the world without him. 🙏🏼❤️
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I released “In Spite of Ourselves” 20 ago today. It was the first record I made after my neck cancer- at 1 point I didn’t know if I’d ever sing again. It’s gone on to be one of the biggest albums of my career. Thank you to everyone who has supported us in some way!
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Oh Boy Records
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We’re celebrating the 20 year anniversary of “In Spite of Ourselves” listen in here:
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From Fiona: It is an honor to acknowledge that our beloved John has been named an Honorary Poet Laureate of Illinois. Thank you, Gov. Pritzker ( @govpritzker ) for this wonderful recognition. John would be so delighted to receive this recognition from his home state of Illinois.
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The late John Prine has been named the first honorary poet laureate of the state of Illinois, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced
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Thank you everybody for the birthday wishes! We had hotdogs, birthday cake, and ice cream - how lucky can one man be!
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Happy 23rd anniversary to the love of my life, mother of my children @FionaPrine "With your love wrapped around me I'm silent and still I know that this love is real"
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I’m really looking forward to performing @AmericanaFest Honors & Awards next week, then getting back on the road starting with @RedRocksCO . I can’t thank everyone enough for all your well wishes, and can’t wait to get back to you
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What a rare sweet voice. Whatever song Aretha sang I always felt like she was telling the Truth. -JP
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I was thrilled to hear about my induction into the @SongwritersHOF . I have been proud to make my living as a songwriter for almost 50 years now. I have to say it's a bonus to be elected by your fellow songwriters. Thank You to the Songwriters Hall Of Fame - JP #SHOF2019
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Thank you @FlavorCatering & @HattieBs for helping us ( @ohboyrecords ) feed the @TSA staff at the Nashville airport today. The Nashville airport is my second home and everybody there always takes care of me, it’s nice to be able to do something small for them today
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Happy Birthday to my good friend and tall man @JasonIsbell
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I’ll wear TWO shirts
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Tonight, after the airing of the tribute show, we’re sharing a new song from John
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You can know listen to “I Remember Everything” the last song John recorded, produced by Dave Cobb
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Rest In Peace Nanci Griffith 💜
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In honor of John’s birthday this Saturday, we wanted to share some of John's most memorable moments in Chicago. #IRememberEverything
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Looking forward to seeing my doppelgänger, @jimmyfallon this Monday, Oct. 29th...Be sure to tune in!
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The Tonight Show
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Jimmy found a doppelgänger while adding a few books to his Do Not Read list
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I probably should have waited until the tour was over before making this public
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New York Times Music
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John Prine: “I take my own syrup, ketchup and mustard, just in case of emergencies, in my suitcase. Whatever I can steal from the hotels.”
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I’m free to play that night @marcmaron
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I’ll do it.
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It’s the thought that counts! And also wearing the right T-shirt counts too...
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I’ve been fortunate to write with the great(ful) @bobweir lately, and am really excited with what we got going on...thanks for the kind words, loved watching you and @missmargoprice sing this at the @thetroubadour ! #songoftheday #shof2019
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Donnie Fritts was a great songwriter and a fine musician but he was much more than that. Donnie was a real sweetheart of a guy - a one of a kind sweetheart. Love you Brother. I miss you already. -John Prine 📸: Dick Cooper
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Four years ago today, ⁦ @JohnPrineMusic ⁩ released “The Tree of Forgiveness” & played a show ⁦⁦at Radio City Music Hall in New York. He was joined by his friends Sturgill Simpson and ⁦ @brandicarlile ⁩ 🌳 ❤️ That nights setlist:
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A huge thank you from the Prine family & Oh Boy Records crew to ⁦ @GovAndyBeshear ⁩ and all the folks in Muhlenberg County for honoring John 💙💙💙💙
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John Prine
6 years
Happy Birthday @TheBonnieRaitt ! I hope you have a great day and make sure you save me some cake!
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Years before John first stepped on a stage, when he was stationed in Germany, John’s dad sent him a guitar. During their downtime, John would play country & rock and roll songs for the guys in the barracks. #HappyVeteransDay 🇺🇸
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Thank you @AmericanaFest !! And thank you @TheBonnieRaitt for singing with me! What a great night of music!
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6 years
My kind of scientists
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CNN
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Pluto is most definitely a planet, say some scientists who argue that it should never have been downgraded
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47 years and counting, I’m forever grateful for our friendship @TheBonnieRaitt Raitt #songoftheday #shof2019 #angelfrommontgomery
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2 years
As heard tonight on @yellowstone , you can listen to or purchase “Caravan of Fools” from The Tree of Forgiveness here:
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Tonight! I’m on the Tonight Show! @jimmyfallon @FallonTonight @nbc
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There was more than a few people who told us back in 1981 that releasing music on our independent label @ohboyrecords would be the end of my career. I’d like to think I’ve gone on to become one of the more well respected hot-dog eating songwriters in America
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Frederick Joseph
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Name a time you proved someone wrong who doubted you. Be as petty as you like.
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#tbt John, Dan & Sturgill playing snooker during filming of ⁦ @CBSSunday ⁩ with ⁦ @AnthonyMasonCBS
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1970 with Steve Goodman and Carly Simon, at Carly’s apartment
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🚨 Tonight! On @FallonTonight A rebroadcast of John’s iconic performance of “When I Get To Heaven”
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Oh now everybody will know what I’m up to when they see my meatloaf and banana pudding mural...
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Taylor Swift
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So... @kelsmontagueart helped me pull off the best surprise clue reveal today in Nashville! Thank you to everyone who showed up, I’ve never been more proud of your FBI level detective skills. Next clue: I’ll be joining the magnificent @robinroberts for a chat tonight on ABC 💕
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Thank you ⁦ @TheBonnieRaitt ⁩ & ⁦ @RecordingAcad ⁩ for this honor! Congratulations to all the nominees and winners, and @aliciakeys you were fantastic! Watch Bonnie Raitt's 2020 GRAMMY Performance:
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John Prine
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You and @amandashires deserve every great thing coming to you, and so much more
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Jason Isbell
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This picture is worth every shitty hotel room I've ever slept in
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Mustard and onions. We had ketchup for the little kids
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6 years
My friend @amandashires has a wonderful new record out today, pick up a copy here or at your local record store
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6 years
Did you know every time you listen to my new record an angel gets a cocktail? It’s true!
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Forgiveness, to me, it’s probably the most difficult thing to do. And the most difficult person to forgive is yourself. #TreeofForgiveness #OneYearAnniversary
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John Prine
4 years
. @ohboyrecords has teamed up with @JasonIsbell & @SoutheasternRec to release this updated classic t-shirt for the current times. All proceeds will benefit @HeadCountOrg . Pre-order through 9.18 here:
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So shocked & saddened to hear of Tom Petty’s passing. It was a real privilege to have worked with you. Rest In Peace John Prine Oct 3 2017
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A few weeks ago me & some friends re-recorded a couple of my older songs. Excited to present “The Living Room Sessions” featuring @MissMargoPrice & @JasonIsbell . @ohboyrecords will donate all proceeds to the @ACLU Available on @Bandcamp or
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I’m not sure if my new album is on Sound Cloud, but you can ask for it at your local record store
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One of my favorite reviews from the early 70's....I have this hanging in my bathroom.
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Thank you @BobWeir ! Look forward to seeing you again
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Bobby Weir
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Congratulations to my friend, @JohnPrineMusic , on his Lifetime Achievement Award at last night's GRAMMY Awards. Your songs continue to impact and shape our culture. @RecordingAcad #GRAMMYs 📸: Rett Rogers
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Congratulations @KaceyMusgraves !!!
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Recording Academy / GRAMMYs
5 years
Congrats Best Country Album winner - 'Golden Hour' @KaceyMusgraves #GRAMMYs
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Thanks @BobBoilen & @npr This is the only time I’ve worked behind a desk in my life!
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NPR
6 years
For more than 45 years, John Prine has written some of the most powerful lyrics in the American music canon.
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Thank you @rockhall ! This is a great and unexpected honor!
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Rock Hall
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Riding the balance of humor and heartbreak, @JohnPrineMusic is the songwriter for songwriters. Read the full #RockHall2019 Nominee bio and cast your vote in the @KlipschAudio Fan Vote: #RockTheFanVote2019
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Look who’s on the cover of @billboard !! @brandicarlile & @MissMargoPrice 2 great artists and great people!
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John Prine
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I think I qualified for “Pretty Good New Music” nothing wrong with that!
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Pitchfork
6 years
John Prine's Tree of Forgiveness, reviewed by @kalebhorton
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Looking for my new record “The Tree of Forgiveness” ? Here’s where you can find it:
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John Prine
5 years
Thank you @AnthonyMasonCBS @CBSSunday we really enjoyed the piece this morning!
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Anthony Mason
5 years
Attention: a meeting of the @JohnPrineMusic Appreciation Society is coming up on @CBSSunday . Members in attendance will include @danauerbach & #SturgillSimpson
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Excited to announce some special shows in Ireland w/ my pal @SturgillSimpson . Tix on sale on Fri morning at 9AM at:
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From Fiona: When John discovered DVR it changed his life. He taped everything - evening newscasts, every episode of Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, SNL, Pawn Stars, & The View & more... I’m not a big TV person but the one thing we watched together every season, all episodes was (1/3)
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We ( @ohboyrecords ) are creating a thread of some of our favorite JP covers by country artists. Feel free to add your favorites in here too. We’ll start with Tammy Wynette performing “Unwed Fathers”
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Rita was a wonderful and constant friend to John & his music through the years. Everyone loved Rita & we will be forever grateful for her friendship. Love to her family, the folks at @wfuv , and may she Rest In Peace 💜
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WFUV Radio
3 years
With great sadness, WFUV shares the news that we have lost Rita Houston, our beloved program director and iconic DJ. Rita left this world this morning, December 15, 2020, in the loving company of her wife, Laura Fedele, and family. Full statement here:
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John Prine
6 years
Uh-oh I guess I have to report that income now...
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Margo Price
6 years
One time me and @JohnPrineMusic went busking in Nashville on downtown Broadway and we made $2- I still have the cash in my guitar case
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Last year @Bonnaroo John always loved singing with @kelsey_waldon - it’s extra special that they are both up for @AmericanaFest awards this year... video by @emmadelevante
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Really slowly at first...
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Hanging backstage at the @opry with my brand new signing to @ohboyrecords , @kelsey_waldon !
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Thank you @RecordingAcad ! I’m really honored to get the Lifetime Achievement Award & now heard today that one of my dearest friends @TheBonnieRaitt will sing my song on the GRAMMY awards show - it just doesn’t get any better than that!
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Bonnie Raitt
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fr BRHQ -- The Recording Academy® has confirmed that Bonnie Raitt will appear on the GRAMMY telecast to pay tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award recipient @JohnPrineMusic . Live from STAPLES Center, and hosted by @aliciakeys , the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards... (continued)
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John Prine
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John loved to #VOTE Here’s how you can find your polling place or ballot drop-off point:
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John Prine
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There's no place that I would rather be than celebrating @mavisstaples birthday at one of my favorite places, @theryman on May 15th. Hope you can join us.
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I covered Stevie Wonder’s “I just called to say I love you” for @Spotify at RCA studio A with @davecobb7 producing and @thesecretsister singing. It’s featured here, along with some of my other buddies like @JasonIsbell & @KaceyMusgraves
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John Prine
3 years
Through the weekend, we’re re-airing “Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine” If you are able to, please consider making a donation to @UWNashville or @CRCNashville , to help the victims of the Christmas Day bombing
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John Prine
4 years
Tune into tomorrow- what an honor to have @TheBonnieRaitt sing my song at the Grammys
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Bonnie Raitt
4 years
fr BRHQ -- Reminder to tune in to the GRAMMY Awards Telecast tomorrow night to watch Bonnie pay tribute to her dear friend and @RecordingAcad Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, @JohnPrineMusic . (1 of 2)
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I coaxed my wife Fiona to sing with me, that’s the first time she had sung on a record before, and it was very special. And finally, the biggest thank you to my co-star, forever duet partner, & America’s Sweetheart @irisdement We’re the big door prize!
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John Prine
4 years
The tribute will be available on John’s Facebook and YouTube channels, and the @ohboyrecords Twitch Channel until midnight tonight CST
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