Artists similar to
John Prine
In short
The artists most similar to John Prine are Townes Van Zandt, Willie Nelson, Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris and Lucinda Williams, from the same country, folk and singer-songwriter circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to John Prine?
The artists most similar to John Prine are Townes Van Zandt, Willie Nelson, Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris and Lucinda Williams, from the same country, folk and singer-songwriter circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like John Prine?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Gillian Welch, Kris Kristofferson, Warren Zevon, Drive‐By Truckers, Sturgill Simpson and Neko Case have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like John Prine" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is John Prine?
John Prine is usually associated with country, folk and singer-songwriter (artist · US · born 1946), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.