Gershwin Prize

Special Interest 2010

Available on PBS Video

In commemoration of George and Ira Gershwin's dedication to American song and culture and the generous efforts of their families to preserve and perpetuate that heritage, the Library of Congress has named its Prize for Popular Song after these two prolific artists. The medal that will be awarded annually to a person of similar stature in American popular music is adapted from the design of their C

Special Interest 2010

Lionel Richie

Watch Lionel Richie receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.

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Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

Watch Joni Mitchell receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.

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Elton John and Bernie Taupin

This spring Elton John & Bernie Taupin received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

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Leon Knoles

Director
Dalton Delan

Producer
Carla Hayden

Producer
Greg Phillinganes

Music

About

Gershwin Prize

SPECIAL INTEREST

In commemoration of George and Ira Gershwin's dedication to American song and culture and the generous efforts of their families to preserve and perpetuate that heritage, the Library of Congress has named its Prize for Popular Song after these two prolific artists. The medal that will be awarded annually to a person of similar stature in American popular music is adapted from the design of their C

Information

Studio: PBS
Released: 2010

Languages

Subtitles: English (United States) (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.