The Library of Congress awards its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes Elton John and Bernie Taupin. A once-in-a-lifetime meeting between John, a young piano player, and lyricist Taupin together in 1967, they have forged a songwriting partnership that continues after more than 50 years. John and Taupin will receive the Gershwin Prize at an all-star concert in Washington, D.C., on March 20.
The Library of Congress awards its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes Elton John and Bernie Taupin. A once-in-a-lifetime meeting between John, a young piano player, and lyricist Taupin together in 1967, they have forged a songwriting partnership that continues after more than 50 years. John and Taupin will receive the Gershwin Prize at an all-star concert in Washington, D.C., on March 20.
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2024 GERSHWIN PRIZE
Celebrating Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Elton John and Bernie Taupin, one of the great songwriting duos of all time, are the 2024 recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. John and Taupin were honored with a tribute concert in Washington, D.C., that is now streaming on PBS stations nationwide.
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Elton John and Bernie Taupin pose with fellow artists who performed at the 2024 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song tribute concert to them.
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Elton John performs "Your Song" for the 2024 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song tribute concert to Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
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Bernie Taupin stands on the red carpet for the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song tribute concert to Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
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Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden salutes 2024 Gershwin Prize recipients Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
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Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden (center) presents the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song to Bernie Taupin and Elton John
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Jacob Lusk of the band Gabriels performs "Benny and the Jets" for the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song tribute concert to Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
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Billy Porter hosts the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song tribute concert to Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
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Charlie Puth performs for the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song tribute concert to Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
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Brandi Carlile performs for the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song tribute concert to Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
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Joni Mitchell at the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song tribute concert to Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
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Maren Morris performs for the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song tribute concert to Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
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Annie Lennox performs "Border Song" for the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song tribute concert to Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
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Garth Brooks performs "Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word" and "Daniel" for the 2024 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song tribute concert to Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
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Metallica performs for the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song tribute concert to Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
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Elton John, Bernie Taupin and their band
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About the Show
This spring, Elton John and Bernie Taupin will receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honors living musical artists whose contributions in the field of popular song exemplify the standard of excellence associated with George and Ira Gershwin, by promoting the genre of song as a vehicle of cultural understanding; entertaining and informing audiences; and inspiring new generations of musicians.
A once-in-a-lifetime meeting between John, a young piano player, and lyricist Taupin together in 1967, they have forged a songwriting partnership that continues after more than 50 years. John and Taupin will receive the Gershwin Prize at an all-star concert in Washington, D.C., on March 20.
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honors musicians whose contributions to popular song exemplify the standard of excellence associated with George and Ira Gershwin, by promoting the genre of song as a vehicle of cultural understanding; entertaining and informing audiences; and inspiring new generations of musicians.
The honorees are selected by the Librarian of Congress in consultation with a board of scholars, producers, performers, songwriters and music specialists. Previous recipients are Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Sir Paul McCartney, songwriting duo Burt Bacharach and the late Hal David, Carole King, Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Smokey Robinson, Tony Bennett, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Garth Brooks, Lionel Richie and Joni Mitchell.
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