Gershwin Prize

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

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

Watch Willie Nelson: The Gershwin Prize for Popular song.

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

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

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

Emilio and Gloria Estefan discuss receiving the Gershwin Prize

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

Tegan Marie 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.

Carla Hayden of The Library of Congress interviews Smokey Robinson.

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

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

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

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden presents the Gershwin Prize to Joni Mitchell.

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

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

Ledisi and Herbie Hancock perform "River" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.

Singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell accepts the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

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.

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

Enjoy an all-star tribute to 2024 Gershwin Prize winners Elton John and Bernie Taupin