John Prine

At the halfway point of 2020, country music fans have already experienced plenty of memorable moments, both uplifting and tragic.

"How I miss you in the morning light / Like roses miss the dew ..."

The memento dates back to 2009, when Lambert covered Prine's "That's the Way That the World Goes 'Round."

"We lost one of my all-time favorites yesterday."

It was a perfect way to end a legendary career.

It's a beautiful ode to John.

Farewell to a true legend.

Prine is "very ill," and has contracted pneumonia, but his family is holding out hope.

His wife Fiona has recovered from the disease.

According to a statement from his family, "his situation is critical."