Gershwin Prize

Artists sing praises to Elton and Bernie from the 2024 Gershwin Prize red carpet.

Brandi Carlile performs "Skyline Pigeon" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

Joni Mitchell & friends interpret Elton John's "I'm Still Standing" at the Gershwin Prize.

Elton John performs his timeless classic, "Your Song" at the 2024 LOC Gershwin Prize.

Maren Morris sings "I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize

Garth Brooks performs "Daniel" at the 2024 LOC Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert.

Billy Porter performs "The Bitch is Back" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert.

Jacob Lusk of the band Gabriels performs "Bennie and the Jets" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.

Garth Brooks performs "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.

Elton John performs "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.

Elton John and Bernie Taupin reflect on their extraordinary journey in music.

Annie Lennox sings "Border Song" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert.

Elton John performs "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert.

Metallica plays a powerful rendition of "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding."

Watch Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

Watch Willie Nelson: The Gershwin Prize for Popular song.

Watch Tony Bennett receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.

Watch Emilio and Gloria Estefan receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.

Billy Joel: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize premieres January 2, 2015 on PBS.

Emilio and Gloria Estefan discuss receiving the Gershwin Prize

Tony Bennett Performs "New York State of Mind" at the 2014 Gershwin Prize.

Billy Joel shares his early memories of singing.

Billy Joel talks about his "it can be done" moments.

Boyz II Men perform "The Longest Time" at the 2014 Gershwin Prize.

Josh Groban & Sharon Isbin perform " She's Always A Woman" at the 2014 Gershwin Prize.

Natalie Maines Performs "She's Got A Way" at the 2014 Gershwin Prize.

Billy Joel shares what attracted him to The Beatles.

The Cast of "On Your Feet!" performs at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.

Emily Estefan performs at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

Patti LaBelle performs at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.

Sarah Chang and Gloria Estefan perform at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.

Gian Marco performs at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

Gloria Estefan performs at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.

The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes music icon, Garth Brooks.

Garth Brooks and Band Perform the award-winning hit song, Thunder Rolls.

This March, The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize salutes Garth Brooks.

Airs Friday, December 6, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.

Billy Joel performs Carole King's hit song, "Locomotion."

Esperanza Spalding performs as a tribute to Gershwin Prize recipient Smokey Robinson.

Carla Hayden of The Library of Congress interviews Smokey Robinson.

Enjoy an all-star tribute to Library of Congress Gershwin Prize recipient Smokey Robinson.

CeeLo Green performs as a tribute to Smokey Robinson, recipient of the Gershwin Prize.

Corinne Bailey Rae performs as a tribute to Gershwin Prize recipient Smokey Robinson.

JoJo performs as a tribute to Smokey Robinson, recipient of the Gershwin Prize.

Watch an all-star tribute to Library of Congress Gershwin Prize recipient Smokey Robinson.

Tegan Marie performs as a tribute to Smokey Robinson, recipient of the Gershwin Prize.

This May, The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes Lionel Richie.

Lionel Richie gives his acceptance speech for the 2022 Gershwin Prize.

Tune in March 31st to watch Joni Mitchell receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.

Join us to celebrate Lionel Richie, the 2022 recipient of the Gershwin Prize.

Angélique Kidjo performs "Help Me" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.

Brandi Carlile, Lucius and Celisse perform "Shine" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize.

Annie Lennox performs "Both Sides Now" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.

Cyndi Lauper performs "Blue" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.

An all-star ensemble sings "Big Yellow Taxi" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.

Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoree Joni Mitchell performs "Summertime."

Graham Nash performs "A Case of You" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize concert for Joni Mitchell.

James Taylor performs "California" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.

Marcus Mumford performs "Carey" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize concert honoring Joni Mitchell.

Diana Krall performs "For the Roses" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.