“YOU GOT GOLD: CELEBRATING THE LIFE & SONGS OF JOHN PRINE” TO BRING OVER 7,000 FANS AND 70 ARTISTS TO NASHVILLE NEXT MONTH

WEEKLONG TRIBUTE TO BENEFIT THE HELLO IN THERE FOUNDATION

PRINE’S BIRTHDAY SHOW AT THE RYMAN ON
OCTOBER 10 TO BE LIVE STREAMED FOR FREE

ADDITIONAL DAY EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS CONFIRMED

September 6, 2022—Next month, The Prine Family and Oh Boy Records will welcome over 7,000 fans from across the world and 70 surprise artists to the anticipated, “You Got Gold: Celebrating the Life & Songs of John Prine.” Held October 7-12, the weeklong tribute benefiting The Hello In There Foundation will feature world-class array of surprise artists and friends performing and celebrating the legendary singer, songwriter and performer’s inimitable life and songs.

In addition to the six sold-out evening concerts, an initial schedule of daytime events is now available—see below for details. More events to be announced. Moreover, to celebrate what would have been Prine’s 76th birthday, the sold-out Ryman performance on October 10 will be live streamed for free exclusively via Mandolin—made possible by a generous donation by Truist. Additional ticketed live streams will be held throughout the week (tickets available here).

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

4:00-6:00pm, Grimey’s: Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows, Vol 2 vinyl release party
5:30-7:30pm, Brooklyn Bowl: “Pretty Good Not Bad Happy Hour”
6:00pm, City Winery: Special kick off evening with Prine family and friends (livestream tickets)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

12:00-3:00pm, Nashville Visitor Center: Official Oh Boy Records Pop-Up Shop
6:30pm, CMA Theater at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: One of John’s close friends and collaborators has curated this show to reflect John’s long and lasting ties to Country Music.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

12:00-3:00pm, Nashville Visitor Center: Official Oh Boy Records Pop-Up Shop
1:00-2:15pm, CMA Theater: Conversation and Performance: The Past, Present, and Future of Oh Boy Records
- Tickets for this event, which are free with purchase of Museum admission, are available here. When purchasing admission:
  - select the date of this program,
  - select a gallery entry time of 11:30 a.m. or earlier or 2:45 p.m. or later,
  - select your Experience,
  - select the Panel Discussion as an add-on, and
  - use the code PRINE for $3 off admission.
6:30pm doors/7:30pm show, Ryman Auditorium: a beautifully curated show at the historic venue featuring John’s band with many of the performers who shared the stage with him over his decades long career (livestream tickets)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10

All day, Nashville Visitor Center: Official Oh Boy Records Pop-Up Shop
10:30am, Music City Center: Trolley Tour—hop on a trolley tour of John’s favorite places in Nashville
11:30am, Music City Center: Trolley Tour—hop on a trolley tour of John’s favorite places in Nashville
6:30pm doors/7:30pm show, Ryman Auditorium: a beautifully curated show at the historic venue featuring John’s band with many of the performers who shared the stage with him over his decades long career (free livestream in celebration of John’s birthday sponsored by Truist)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11

3:00pm, Brown’s Diner: Pickin’ Party—bring your guitars and play us your favorite Prine tunes at one of John’s favorite burger joints
4:00pm, Belcourt Theatre: “Big Old Goofy World: The Story of Oh Boy Records” documentary screening and Q&A with Fiona Prine, Jody Whelan and the directors Joshua Britt & Neilson Hubbard
6:30pm, Gibson Garage: Pickin’ Party & Bard Distillery Bourbon Tasting—join us for a tasting of the official Bard Distillery John Prine bourbon, made in Muhlenberg Co, and play some tunes with our friends at Gibson
6:00pm doors/8pm show, City Winery: an intimate evening with some of John’s favorite songwriters (livestream tickets)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12

5:30-7:30pm, Brooklyn Bowl: “Pretty Good Not Bad Happy Hour”
8:00pm, Basement East: concert highlighting John’s lasting impact on the new generation of great writers and performers (livestream tickets)

Additional specials taking place in Nashville all week include:

Arnold’s: serving John’s favorite Meatloaf all week long
Country Music Hall of Fame:
- Acknowledging that Prine intended to serve as the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2020 Artist-in Residence, all proceeds from the CMA Theater show will benefit the nonprofit museum, honoring his longtime commitment to supporting its educational mission.
- Visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum while you’re in town? For $3 off admission, use the code PRINE when you buy Museum admission online or show your ticket stub from any “You Got Gold” event at the Box Office.
- On Saturday, October 8, ahead of the “You Got Gold” concert at the CMA Theater, the Museum will be open late—until 6:00 p.m.—so you can visit before the show.
- The Museum’s restaurant, Red Onion, will have John Prine favorites—Handsome Johnny cocktails and hot dog specials—on the menu all weekend.
Parnassus Books: 10% off & $1 from each sale from John and Fiona’s favorite book list to benefit The Hello In There Foundation
White Castle:
- All Nashville area locations will have special packaging featuring John Prine’s Cravers Hall of Fame story
- An evening of “Prine Dining” at the 1404 Broadway location in acknowledgement of John’s many years as a White Castle Ambassador. Date/time TBA.
- White Castle will be making a charitable contribution The Hello In There Foundation as an expression of gratitude for John’s feeding the souls of so many.

Of the event, Fiona Prine shares, “We are so excited to invite you, our beloved community—both artists and fans alike—to this long-anticipated fall week in Nashville. A celebration and tribute to John feels so overdue yet is happening right on time. Our amazing team have worked tirelessly, making sure everyone feels welcome to participate in this memorable and unique experience. Thank you for being a part of it. Your support for me and my family has meant the world and we look forward to spending time with everyone in October. Hello in There; I know John will be with us in spirit all weeklong.”

All proceeds from the concerts and live streams will benefit The Hello In There Foundation. Established by the Prine family to honor John’s memory, the work of the 501c3 is inspired and guided by John’s simple song title, “Hello In There,” aims to identify and collaborate with individuals and communities where people are marginalized, discriminated against or, for any reason, are otherwise forgotten. Among this year’s grantees are the Keep A Breast Foundation’s Give Back Grant and Musicians On Call.

The Prine family and The Hello In There Foundation would like to thank their partners and sponsors—Downtown Music, Truist, BMI, Wasserman, NS2 and the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp—for their generous support of “You Got Gold.” Without your contributions, this event would not be possible.

Full details are now available at yougotgold.johnprine.com.