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Gershwin Prize

The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Salutes Lionel Richie

Season 2022 | 50s

This May, The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes musician, Lionel Richie. Richie is an Alabama-born songwriter with a smooth voice and a deft touch for the romantic ballad. Lionel Richie’s unforgettable work has shown us that music can bring us together. Even when we face problems and disagree on issues, songs can show us what we have in common.

Major corporate funding for Elton John & Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song is provided by Wells Fargo. Additional corporate funding is provided by the Boeing Company, Otsuka, and Universal Music Group. Additional funding is provided by The Leonore S. Gershwin Trust; AARP; the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP); Katy & Ken Menges; and FTS International, LLC. Funding is also provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Travel is provided by United Airlines. Hotel accommodations are provided by Waldorf Astoria Washington DC.
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Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize| Preview
Enjoy an all-star tribute to 2024 Gershwin Prize winners Elton John and Bernie Taupin
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Elton John and Bernie Taupin | "Your Song"
Elton John performs his timeless classic, "Your Song" at the 2024 LOC Gershwin Prize.
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Joni Mitchell and Friends | "I'm Still Standing"
Joni Mitchell & friends interpret Elton John's "I'm Still Standing" at the Gershwin Prize.
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Brandi Carlile | "Skyline Pigeon"
Brandi Carlile performs "Skyline Pigeon" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
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Annie Lennox Sings "Border Song"
Annie Lennox sings "Border Song" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert.
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Charlie Puth Performs "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"
Charlie Puth performs "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert
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Brandi Carlile Performs Madman Across the Water
Brandi Carlile performs "Madman Across the Water" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert.
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Elton John Performs "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters"
Elton John performs "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert.
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Gershwin Prize
Jacob Lusk | "Bennie and the Jets"
Jacob Lusk of the band Gabriels performs "Bennie and the Jets" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.
Clip: S2024 E1 | 5:50
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Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize | Acceptance Speech
Elton John and Bernie Taupin reflect on their extraordinary journey in music.
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Watch Joni Mitchell receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
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Lionel Richie: Gershwin Prize
Watch Lionel Richie receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
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Watch Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
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Watch Garth Brooks receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
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Watch Tony Bennett receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
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Watch Smokey Robinson receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
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Watch Willie Nelson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
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Carole King: Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Full Episode
Carole King: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize In Performance at the White House
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