'He is stable': John Prine's wife gives update after treatment for COVID-19 symptoms

Dave Paulson | Nashville Tennessean

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John Prine is in stable condition after being placed on a ventilator for COVID-19-type symptoms, his wife, Fiona Whelan Prine, said Monday.

The singer/songwriter's family said Sunday that Prine was critically ill. Fiona Prine's message Monday on social media suggested his condition had improved overnight. Prine remains hospitalized.

“Please continue to send your amazing love and prayers,” she wrote on Twitter. “Sing his songs. Stay home and wash hands. John loves you. I love you.”

Fiona Prine said on Twitter she had recovered from COVID-19.

The well-wishes and prayers and cover songs came pouring in for Prine when it was announced the revered musician had been hospitalized and intubated after a sudden onset of coronavirus symptoms.

I have recovered from Covid-19. We are humbled by the outpouring of love for me and John and our precious family. He is stabile. Please continue to send your amazing Love and prayers. Sing his songs. Stay home and wash hands. John loves you. I love you — Fiona Whelan Prine (@FionaPrine) March 30, 2020

Several artists offered musical tributes to Prine from their home.

Folk music legend Joan Baez once again covered "Hello In There" from his 1971 debut — which she said is one of the most-requested songs in her repertoire, for more than 40 years.

From their family home in Chicago, Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy and sons Spencer and Sammy covered Prine's "Illegal Smile" during their nightly livestream. Tweedy also played Prine's most famous composition, "Angel From Montgomery."

John Prine hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms; family says 'his situation is critical'

Award-winning Nashville musician Mac McAnally also played "Hello In There" for Prine, "my friend and hero."

Jeff Tweedy and sons covering @JohnPrineMusic songs tonight from Chicago pic.twitter.com/sfxuetTCND — Dave Paulson (@ItsDavePaulson) March 30, 2020

"Hang in there Bud, this world needs you more than ever."

Here’s some good will going out to my friend and hero @JohnPrineMusic. Hang in there Bud, this world needs you more than ever! -MM



"Hello In There" by John Prine

(full vid on My Facebook page) pic.twitter.com/6ZBx3c7fgZ — Mac McAnally (@macmcanally) March 30, 2020

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters wished Prine the best in a video message.

"This man, this friend of ours is full of love, and always has been, his whole life. And love is a powerful drug, so we're all desperately hoping that he's gonna beat this (virus)."

During his Sunday livestream, Colin Meloy of The Decemberists covered "Angel From Montgomery," asking everyone at home to sing along and "send some good healing vibes" to Prine.

Contributing: The Associated Press