Tommy Prine
American singer-songwriter
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Tommy Prine is an American singer-songwriter. He is the youngest son of folk musician John Prine.[1] After his father's death in 2020, Prine decided to pursue a musical career.[2]
Tommy Prine | |
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| Born | October 4, 1995 |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Genres | Alternative country, Americana |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Label | Nameless Knight Records |
Spouse | Savannah Prine |
| Website | https://www.tommyprine.com/ |
Early life
Prine was born October 4, 1995, to country-folk musician John Prine and Irish-born costume designer Fiona Whelan.[3][4] The family lived in Nashville, TN and summered in Ireland.[5] At the age of 10, Tommy learned how to fingerpick from his father. As a teenager, Prine traveled with his father's tour primarily to assist with merchandise, then occasionally joining him on stage for the encore. Prine studied at Pellissippi State.[6] There was a period when Prine was involved in drugs. In addition, his loss of two friends to drug overdoses negatively impacted his mental state.[7][8] Prine reconnected with his childhood friend Savannah, and subsequently proposed to her in Ireland, using his father's wedding ring.[9][10]
While Prine endeavored to create distinct and independent music from his father, his influence is remembered by everything from covering John Prine songs,[11][12] to writing songs about his father,[13] and inscribing ‘John Prine’ on his guitar.[14] While Prine is often compared to his father, he developed his own path while acknowledging the legacy of his award-winning father.[15][16][17]
Career
2022
Prine's debut single “Ships in the Harbor'' was released September 8, 2022. “Turning Stones” was co-written with Ruston Kelly and was made available October 2022.[18]
2023
Prine's debut album “This Far South'' was released June 23, 2023. Co-produced by Ruston Kelly and Nashville engineer and producer, Gena Johnson.[19]
The accompanying North American tour included 28 cities from May 2023 through March 2024.[20][21][22][23][24][25] Prine debuted at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry Dec 8, 2023.[26]
2024
Prine was featured on the PBS Newshour January 2, 2024. The segment shared his life story and beginnings of his musical career.[27]