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John Prine reflects on 3 Grammy nominations, other accolades during triumphant year in music

If you think the impact of a Grammy Award nomination, or win, ever fades over time, try asking John Prine.

The veteran folk singer and songwriter just collected three more Grammy nods from his latest album, "The Tree of Forgiveness," yet he talks about his first nomination as though it were yesterday rather than 46 years ago.

"My first Grammy nomination? I was 24 - I was nominated for best new artist of the year," Prine said recently from a

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