John Prine, Legend Of Country and Folk, to Make NJPAC Debut

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with John Prine. Prine's songs have been recorded by superstars like Johnny Cash, Carly Simon, Bette Midler, Norah Jones, George Strait, Miranda Lambert, and many others, but his genius isn't found in his resume; it's found in the lyrical brilliance that infuses his large catalog of songs, including "Sam Stone," "Angel from Montgomery," "Souvenirs," "Hello in There," and "Donald and Lydia," to name just a few.

Over four decades into a remarkable career that has drawn effusive praise from the likes of Bob Dylan, Kris Kristofferson, Bonnie Raitt and Bruce Springsteen, Prine is regarded as an American poet of the highest order, a living legend of country and folk who was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and recently received the prestigious PEN Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence Award.

His classic debut album, simply titled John Prine, is recognized as part of the Recording Academy's Grammy Hall of Fame. His other classic albums include Diamonds in the Rough (1972), Bruised Orange (1978), Storm Windows (1986), The Missing Years (1991), In Spite of Ourselves (1999) and Fair and Square (2005). His most recent release is the acclaimed duets album, For Better, Or Worse.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States and is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey - where Great Performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state's and the world's best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors (including over 1.5 million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents. Visit njpac.org or call 1-888-GO-NJPAC for more information.

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