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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 4, 1995 |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Genres | Alternative country, Americana |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Labels | Nameless Knight Records |
| Spouse | Savannah Prine |
| Website | https://www.tommyprine.com/ |
Early life
editPrine 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
edit2022
editPrine'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
editPrine'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
editPrine was featured on the PBS Newshour January 2, 2024. The segment shared his life story and beginnings of his musical career.[27]
References
edit- ^ "Tommy Prine isn't standing in his dad's shadow. He's 'just walking next to it'". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ Gomez-Misserian, Gabriela (2023-06-05). "Tommy Prine Finds His Voice". Garden & Gun. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Fiona Whelan Prine". www.arts.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Fiona Whelan | Costume and Wardrobe Department, Costume Designer". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ Opry. "Tommy Prine | Opry". www.opry.com. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ jhjob (2022-11-14). "Interview: Tommy Prine on New Album - Americana Highways". americanahighways.org. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Tommy Prine and the Honor of Expectations". InsideHook. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Tommy Prine - This Far South". Grimey's New & Preloved Music. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ Uitti, Jacob (2022-04-18). "Meet Tommy Prine (Son of John), Who is Setting Out on His First Tour". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ Gomez-Misserian, Gabriela (2023-06-05). "Tommy Prine Finds His Voice". Garden & Gun. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ Reeder, Gabby (2021-12-17). "Tommy Prine Stands Out During Sold Out Show". The Gabber Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Tommy Prine: On the Road with His Debut Album - Iowa Source". 2023-07-10. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ McNamara, Gavin (2023-08-30). "Review: Tommy Prine, The Louisiana - 'Heartbreaking, hopeful, gorgeous'". Bristol24/7. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ Sykes, Casey. "Georgia Theatre reopens with performance from Tommy Prine, son of late John Prine". Online Athens. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Tommy Prine". Hope in the Hills. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: On 'This Far South,' Tommy Prine Makes His Own Way". No Depression. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ Holthouse, Jerry (2023-03-31). "Panic Attack Inspires Tommy Prine's Latest Single". Nashville.com. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Singer-songwriter Tommy Prine on finding his own voice in the shadow of his famous father". PBS NewsHour. 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "TOMMY PRINE". TOMMY PRINE. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ Live, Austin City Limits. "Tommy Prine | Austin City Limits Live". www.acllive.com. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Community Calendar". WSAV-TV. 2019-06-15. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Tommy Prine – The EARL". The EARL - Music, Booze, and Food in East Atlanta Village. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Live from the Word Barn: Tommy Prine". New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ MILLER, MICKAYLA (2023-10-20). "Tommy Prine, son of late legendary musician John Prine, to perform in Lancaster city". LancasterOnline. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Tommy Prine | Happening @ Michigan". events.umich.edu. 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Nashville singer-songwriter Tommy Prine makes his Grand Ole Opry debut". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Singer-songwriter Tommy Prine on finding his own voice in the shadow of his famous father". PBS NewsHour. 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-01-15.