John Prine's GOD ONLY KNOWS Out Today + New Album Out April 13

John Prine's new song "God Only Knows," is premiering today.

Written by Prine and Phil Spector and with Jason Isbell on slide guitar/background vocals and Amanda Shires on fiddle/background vocals, "God Only Knows" is the third track unveiled from Prine's The Tree of Forgiveness-his first album featuring new material in over 13 years. Out April 13 on his own independent label, Oh Boy Records, the album is now available for pre-order, which includes an immediate download of "God Only Knows" as well as "Summer's End" and "Knockin' On Your Screen Door."

In celebration of the release, Prine recently performed two new songs-"Caravan of Fools" and "Summer's End"- as well as two beloved classics, "All the Best" (The Missing Years) and "Souvenirs" (Diamonds in the Rough) at NPR's Tiny Desk. Of the performance, NPR Music's Bob Boilen declares, "An American treasure came to the Tiny Desk and even premiered a new song," and continues, "John Prine is a truly legendary songwriter. For more than 45 years the 71-year-old artist has written some of the most powerful lyrics in the American music canon...Prine's new songs are equally powerful..."

In celebration of the album, Prine will embark on an extensive tour that will span throughout 2018, including a sold out co-headline concert at New York's Radio City Music Hall with Sturgill Simpson (solo) on album release day as well as newly announced shows at L.A.'s Ace Theatre, Boston's Wang Theatre, Austin's Bass Hall and Nashville's Ryman Auditorium (two nights). All tickets are now on-sale. See below for complete details. Every concert ticket sold will include a copy The Tree of Forgiveness (CD only) upon its release.

Recorded at Nashville's historic RCA Studio A, the album includes ten new songs written by Prine along with co-writers Pat McLaughlin, Roger Cook, Dan Auerbach, Keith Sykesand Phil Spector. Along with Prine (lead vocals and acoustic guitar), Cobb (acoustic guitar, mellotron, claps, kazoo) and Prine's longtime band, the album features special guests Brandi Carlile (harmony vocals on tracks 2, 4, 10), Jason Isbell (electric guitar on track 7, slide guitar and background vocals on track 9, 10) and Amanda Shires (fiddle and background vocals on track 9, background vocals on track 10).

The landmark album and tour follow a noteworthy 2017, which included an "Artist of the Year" award at the Americana Music Honors & Awards and a Chicago/Midwest Regional Emmy Award for his "Chicago Voices" performance with Renée Fleming. Last year also saw the release of Prine's debut book, John Prine BEYOND Words, which includes a selection of favorites songs, photographs and stories from Prine's beloved catalogue. More info is available here.

A two-time Grammy-winner, Prine is among the English language's premier phrase-turners. Almost 50 years years into a remarkable career that has drawn effusive praise from Bob Dylan, Kris Kristofferson, Bonnie Raitt, Roger Waters, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and others who would know, Prine is a smiling, shuffling force for good. He is a NASHVILLE Songwriters Hall of Fame member and a PEN New England Lyrics Award recipient whose classic debut album, simply titled John Prine, is recognized as part of the Recording Academy's Grammy Hall of Fame and whose songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Carly Simon, Bette Midler, Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones, George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Zac Brown Band and many others.

Following the 2015 death of his friend and business partner Al Bunetta, Prine is now President and sole owner of Oh Boy Records. He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife, Fiona, and enjoys spending time with their three sons, a daughter-in-law and his grandchildren.

THE TREE OF FORGIVENESS TRACK LIST

1. "Knockin' On Your Screen Door" (by John Prine and Pat McLaughlin)

2. "I Have Met My Love Today" ft. Brandi Carlile (by John Prine and Roger Cook)

3. "Egg & Daughter Nite, Lincoln Nebraska, 1967 (Crazy Bone)" (by John Prine and Pat McLaughlin)

4. "Summer's End" (written by John Prine and Pat McLaughlin)

5. "Caravan of Fools" (by John Prine, Dan Auerbach, and Pat McLaughlin)

6. "The Lonesome Friends of Science" (by John Prine)

7. "No Ordinary Blue" (by John Prine and Keith Sykes)

8. "Boundless Love" (by John Prine, Dan Auerbach, and Pat McLaughlin)

9. "God Only Knows" (by John Prine and Phil Spector)

10. "When I Get to Heaven" (by John Prine)

Photo Credit: Danny Clinch

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