John Prine Family Reveals Schedule For Fourth Annual ‘You Got Gold’ Event

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The John Prine family has revealed the schedule for the fourth and final “You Got Gold: Celebrating the Songs of John Prine” event, set to return to Nashville from Oct. 9-12.

This event will feature performances at some of the city’s most legendary venues, including the Ryman Auditorium (Oct. 10, John Prine’s birthday), The Basement East (Oct. 9), The Bluebird Cafe (Oct. 9), and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater (Oct. 11). The four-day gathering will also include several special events such as official pop-ups, a film screening, song circles, and more.

Proceeds from the event benefit The Hello In There Foundation and a range of community grantees the foundation supports throughout the year. The CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Bluebird Cafe, and Basement East shows have sold out. Each show will feature performances by an array of surprise artists, celebrating Prine’s career and the beloved community he built over the past 50 years.

“For the past four years, we’ve been grateful to share a journey of love, music, and memory with you at You Got Gold – celebrating the incomparable life and songs of our beloved John Prine. With lots of gratitude in our hearts, we’re announcing that this October’s gathering in Nashville will mark our final year of this very special event,” says Fiona Prine. “Witnessing John’s community of fans return year after year has been nothing short of magical. But perhaps what has moved us most deeply is watching the beautiful connections you’ve strengthened with each other. We promise to share more opportunities to do that in 2026 and beyond!”

Since its inception in 2021, The Hello in There Foundation has made a significant impact, having donated over one million dollars by the end of 2024. Last year’s You Got Gold event raised over $300,000 to support the foundation’s mission.

October 9:
1 PM: Belcourt: Film To Be Announced (ticket required, on sale soon)
6 PM: Bluebird Cafe You Got Gold Concert (SOLD OUT)
7:30 PM: Basement East Concert (SOLD OUT)

October 10:
10 AM – Trolley Tours (ticket required)
11 AM – 5 PM – Oh Boy Roadshow (location to be announced)
3 PM – 7 PM – Paint for Prine at PNC Plaza, Ryman Auditorium (free to attend)
5 PM – 7 PM – Birthday Bash at Friends In Low Places Bar. (free to attend; drinks and food available for purchase)
7:30 PM – Ryman Auditorium You Got Gold Concert (ticket required)
*After the Ryman show, head to Acme Feed & Seed for a special after-party featuring Oh Boy’s own Collin Fidler and band performing Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings in its entirety. (free to attend; drinks and food available for purchase)

October 11:
10 AM – Thistle Farms Volunteer Activity and Lunch (free; registration required)
2:30 PM – Book Talk: Author Tom Piazza with Fiona Prine, Ford Theater, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (ticket required)
7:30 PM – CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum You Got Gold Concert (SOLD OUT)

October 12:
10 AM – Guitar Pull and Brunch at Brown’s Diner (free to attend; drinks and food available for purchase)
1 – 5 PM – 4th Annual John Prine Birthday Bash at John Prine Memorial Park (free to attend)
7 PM – imogene + willie’s You Got Gold 2025 Wrap Party (free; registration required)

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