John Prine was an American singer-songwriter. He is considered one of the most influential American songwriters. He released his self-titled debut LP John Prine in 1971, followed by Fair and Square in 1975, German Afternoons in 1984, and The Missing Years in 1991. His most popular songs include In Spite of Ourselves, Angel From Montgomery, and Illegal Smile. Kris Kristofferson helped him land a record deal. Prine appeared in the documentary American Native in 2018 and the film Daddy and Them alongside Billy Bob Thornton and Kelly Preston. He passed away in 2020.