Prine Family Unveils Schedule For ‘You Got Gold: Celebrating The Songs Of John Prine’

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The John Prine Family is presenting the second annual “You Got Gold: Celebrating the Songs of John Prine” event, Oct. 7-10 in Nashville.

In addition to previously announced shows at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater (Oct. 8), The Basement East (Oct. 9) and the Ryman Auditorium (Oct. 10, Prine’s birthday), the four-day gathering will also include pop-ups, film screenings, song circles and more.

Proceeds from the event benefit The Hello in There Foundation. The CMA Theater and Basement East shows are sold-out, while just a limited number of tickets remain for the Ryman Auditorium event. Each show will feature performances by an array of surprise artists, celebrating not only Prine’s esteemed career, but also the beloved community he built over the past 50 years.

“The time I spent with John on the road made one thing very clear—the community he helped create was always, and remains, at the heart of the music and the work we continue to do every day,” says Fiona Prine. “I’m so happy that ‘You Got Gold’ will now become an annual event to ensure that we maintain that connection and grow our beloved community. I look forward to seeing everyone back in Nashville this October, to celebrate John’s songs and help further the work of the Hello in There Foundation.”

October 7:
  • 11 a.m. -3 p.m., Rochester Dam (Rochester, KY): Prine Park Day – celebrating John Prine month in Muhlenberg County with an open jam session for anyone who wants to come and play John’s music, along with food trucks and other festivities.
  • 7-10 p.m., imogene + willie: “You Got Gold” kickoff party – Nashville apparel brand imogene + willie will host songwriters singing the John Prine songs that have influenced them and their music. All ages backyard event, 2601 12th Ave S.
October 8:
  • 3 p.m., Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Ford Theater: “Conversation and Performance: Prine Time Chicago” – a conversation with journalist Mark Guarino and singer-songwriter Bonnie Koloc as well as brief performances. Additional guests to be announced. Tickets for this event go on-sale this Friday, August 25 – details here.
  • 6:30pm doors/7:30 p.m. show, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater: “You Got Gold” show (sold out)
October 9:
  • 10:30 a.m., Trolley Tour of Prine’s favorite places in Nashville
  • 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Arnold’s Country Kitchen: Official Pop Up
  • 11:30 a.m., Trolley Tour of Prine’s favorite places in Nashville
  • 12 p.m., Brown’s Diner: John Prine song circle
  • 3-5 p.m., Gibson Garage: Gibson-hosted event
  • 6:30 p.m. doors/7:30 p.m. show, The Basement East: “You Got Gold” show (sold out)
October 10:
  • 10:30 a.m., Trolley Tour of Prine’s favorite places in Nashville
  • 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Arnold’s Country Kitchen: Official Pop Up
  • 11:30 a.m., Trolley Tour of Prine’s favorite places in Nashville
  • 12:45 p.m. doors/1:00pm show, Belcourt Theatre: Daddy and Them screening, followed by a Q&A with surprise special guests
  • 4 p.m., White Castle: White Castle pre-show party
  • 6:30 p.m. doors/7:30pm show, The Ryman: “You Got Gold” show (purchase tickets here)

Last year’s “You Got Gold” tribute raised nearly $500,000 for the Hello in There Foundation and featured performances by Brandi Carlile, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Bonnie Raitt, Nathaniel Rateliff, Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, and more.

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