Bruce Springsteen has led tributes to John Prine following his death aged 73

Bruce Springsteen has led tributes to John Prine following his death aged 73 Springsteen praised the US folk and country singer as a "national treasure" and a "songwriter for the ages" following his passing on Tuesday from complications due to coronavirus.

Bruce wrote on Twitter: Sheryl Crow also paid tribute to John, admitting he "will be missed".

Blues singer Bonnie Raitt tweeted: Country singer Margo Price wrote: