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Watch And Weep: John Prine And Bonnie Raitt Perform 'Angel From Montgomery'

The beloved singer and songwriter was the embodying spirit of Americana music. Watch his performances and acceptance speeches at the American Music Honors and Awards.
John Prine's 2019 performance of "Angel from Montgomery" alongside Bonnie Raitt was one of the late Americana pioneer's iconic, genre-defining moments at the event.

John Prine, who died Tuesday from complications of COVID-19, was a foundational figure, guiding light and embodying spirit of Americana music. In recent years his presence at the annual Americana Music Honors and Awards, held every September at Nashville's hallowed Ryman Auditorium, defined that event. Jed Hilly, Executive Director of the Americana Music Association, reflected

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