Songwriters Honor John Prine at Wolf Trap Tribute Concert Tied to U.S. 250th Birthday

Summary

A tribute concert at Wolf Trap in Virginia, tied to the U.S. semiquincentennial, honored the late singer-songwriter John Prine. Fellow artists including Emmylou Harris, Margo Price, Allison Russell and Lucius performed Prine's songs, which are celebrated for their empathy, careful observation, and poetic depth. The article argues for Prine's status as a kind of poet laureate of the American experience.