Event celebrating Prine returns

Shows celebrating the music of the late songwriter will be held at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's CMA Theater (Oct. 8), The Basement East (Oct. 9) and the Ryman Auditorium (Oct. 10, Prine's birthday).

John's widow, Fiona said, "The time I spent with John on the road made one thing very clear - the community he helped create was always, and remains, at the heart of the music and the work we continue to do every day. I'm so happy that 'You Got Gold' will now become an annual event to ensure that we maintain that connection and grow our beloved community. I look forward to seeing everyone back in Nashville this October, to celebrate John's songs and help further the work of the Hello in There Foundation."

The three-day affair will benefit The Hello in There Foundation and feature performances by an array of surprise artists, celebrating not only Prine's career, but also the community he built over the past 50 years.

Tickets for all three shows will go on-sale to the public this Friday at 11 a.m . eastern time.

Last year's "You Got Gold" tribute raised nearly $500,000 for the Hello in There Foundation and featured performances by Brandi Carlile, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell, Margo Price, Bonnie Raitt, Kurt Vile, Nathaniel Rateliff, Emmylou Harris, Allison Russell, Bob Weir and Lyle Lovett.

Established by the Prine family, the work of the Hello In There Foundation is inspired by John's song, "Hello In There." The Foundation aims to identify and collaborate with individuals and communities where people are marginalized, discriminated against or, for any reason, are otherwise forgotten. Benefitting organizations for the 2023 "You Got Gold" concerts include the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, Porter's Call, Renewal House and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.

Proceeds from the CMA Theater show will benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's "Words & Music" program, which is expected to reach more than 10,000 students through a songwriting curriculum that improves literacy and social-emotional learning.