Rumpus Room Radio, May 31, 2026
John Prine’s rendition of "My Old Kentucky Home, Goodnight" is a tender, deeply personal acoustic cover of the historic 19th-century American ballad.
April 2020 following John Prine’s tragic passing from COVID-19 complications. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear used Prine's recording of "My Old Kentucky Home" as the official soundtrack for a statewide tribute video. Citizens across Kentucky lit their homes green in honor of Prine and the victims of the pandemic, turning his gentle cover into a powerful symbol of regional mourning and resilience.
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