Gershwin Prize
The Library of Congress awards its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize
S2024 Ep1 | 1h 54m 5s
Air Date: 04/08/24 | Expires: 04/07/28
This spring Elton John & Bernie Taupin received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
S2023 Ep1 | 1h 24m 6s
Air Date: 03/24/23 | Expires: 03/30/27
Watch Joni Mitchell receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
Lionel Richie: Gershwin Prize
S2022 Ep1 | 55m 24s
Air Date: 05/17/22 | Expires: 05/16/26
Watch Lionel Richie receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
S2016 Ep1 | 1h 24m 54s
Air Date: 02/10/17 | Rating: NR
Watch Smokey Robinson receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
Willie Nelson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
S2015 Ep1 | 1h 25m 47s
Air Date: 01/15/16 | Rating: NR
Watch Willie Nelson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
Carole King: Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Full Episode
S2013 Ep1 | 55m 16s
Air Date: 05/27/13 | Rating: NR
Carole King: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize In Performance at the White House
Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize| Preview
S2024 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 04/08/24
Enjoy an all-star tribute to 2024 Gershwin Prize winners Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize | Sneak Peek
S2024 Ep1 | 1m 9s
Air Date: 03/18/24
Artists sing praises to Elton and Bernie from the 2024 Gershwin Prize red carpet.
Annie Lennox Sings “Border Song”
S2024 Ep1 | 3m 48s
Air Date: 03/18/24
Annie Lennox sings "Border Song" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert.
Brandi Carlile Performs Madman Across the Water
S2024 Ep1 | 5m 50s
Air Date: 03/18/24
Brandi Carlile performs "Madman Across the Water" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert.
Charlie Puth Performs “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me”
S2024 Ep1 | 5m 49s
Air Date: 03/18/24
Charlie Puth performs "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert
Elton John Performs “Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters”
S2024 Ep1 | 5m 4s
Air Date: 03/18/24
Elton John performs "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert.
Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize | Acceptance Speech
S2024 Ep1 | 6m 23s
Air Date: 03/18/24
Elton John and Bernie Taupin reflect on their extraordinary journey in music.
Metallica | Funeral for a Friend and Love Lies Bleeding
S2024 Ep1 | 8m 11s
Air Date: 03/18/24
Metallica plays a powerful rendition of "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding."
Billy Porter | “The Bitch is Back”
S2024 Ep1 | 3m 48s
Air Date: 03/18/24 | Rating: TV-14
Billy Porter performs "The Bitch is Back" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert.
Elton John and Bernie Taupin | “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting”
S2024 Ep1 | 5m 8s
Air Date: 03/18/24
Elton John performs "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.
Garth Brooks | “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word”
S2024 Ep1 | 3m 49s
Air Date: 03/18/24
Garth Brooks performs "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.
Jacob Lusk | “Bennie and the Jets”
S2024 Ep1 | 5m 50s
Air Date: 03/18/24
Jacob Lusk of the band Gabriels performs "Bennie and the Jets" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.
Garth Brooks | “Daniel”
S2024 Ep1 | 3m 57s
Air Date: 03/18/24
Garth Brooks performs "Daniel" at the 2024 LOC Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert.
Maren Morris | “I Guess That’s Why They Call it The Blues”
S2024 Ep1 | 4m 32s
Air Date: 03/18/24
Maren Morris sings "I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize
Elton John and Bernie Taupin | “Your Song”
S2024 Ep1 | 4m 1s
Air Date: 04/08/24
Elton John performs his timeless classic, "Your Song" at the 2024 LOC Gershwin Prize.
Joni Mitchell and Friends | “I’m Still Standing”
S2024 Ep1 | 3m 24s
Air Date: 04/08/24
Joni Mitchell & friends interpret Elton John's "I'm Still Standing" at the Gershwin Prize.
Brandi Carlile | “Skyline Pigeon”
S2024 Ep1 | 3m 44s
Air Date: 04/08/24
Brandi Carlile performs "Skyline Pigeon" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Teaser
1m 20s
Air Date: 03/31/23
Tune in March 31st to watch Joni Mitchell receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
All-Star Ensemble – Big Yellow Taxi
S2023 Ep1 | 3m 25s
Air Date: 03/24/23
An all-star ensemble sings "Big Yellow Taxi" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.
Angélique Kidjo – Help Me
S2023 Ep1 | 3m 49s
Air Date: 03/24/23
Angélique Kidjo performs "Help Me" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.
Annie Lennox – Both Sides Now
S2023 Ep1 | 5m 3s
Air Date: 03/24/23
Annie Lennox performs "Both Sides Now" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.
Brandi Carlile & Lucius – Shine
S2023 Ep1 | 5m 6s
Air Date: 03/24/23
Brandi Carlile, Lucius and Celisse perform "Shine" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize.
Carla Hayden Presents The Gershwin Award to Joni Mitchell
S2023 Ep1 | 2m 56s
Air Date: 03/24/23
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden presents the Gershwin Prize to Joni Mitchell.
Cyndi Lauper – Blue
S2023 Ep1 | 3m 32s
Air Date: 03/24/23
Cyndi Lauper performs "Blue" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.
Diana Krall – For the Roses
S2023 Ep1 | 4m 17s
Air Date: 03/24/23
Diana Krall performs "For the Roses" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.
Graham Nash – A Case of You
S2023 Ep1 | 5m 1s
Air Date: 03/24/23
Graham Nash performs "A Case of You" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize concert for Joni Mitchell.
Herbie Hancock and Ledisi – River
S2023 Ep1 | 4m 50s
Air Date: 03/24/23
Ledisi and Herbie Hancock perform "River" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.
James Taylor – California
S2023 Ep1 | 4m 23s
Air Date: 03/24/23
James Taylor performs "California" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.
Joni Mitchell – Summertime
S2023 Ep1 | 6m 57s
Air Date: 03/24/23
Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoree Joni Mitchell performs "Summertime."
Joni Mitchell’s Gershwin Prize Acceptance Speech
S2023 Ep1 | 51s
Air Date: 03/24/23
Singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell accepts the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
Marcus Mumford – Carey
S2023 Ep1 | 3m 32s
Air Date: 03/24/23
Marcus Mumford performs "Carey" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize concert honoring Joni Mitchell.
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Salutes Lionel Richie
50s
Air Date: 05/17/22
This May, The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes Lionel Richie.
Lionel Richie Accepts the Gershwin Prize
7m 23s
Air Date: 05/17/22
Lionel Richie gives his acceptance speech for the 2022 Gershwin Prize.
Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Teaser
32s
Air Date: 05/17/22
Join us to celebrate Lionel Richie, the 2022 recipient of the Gershwin Prize.
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Salutes Garth Brooks
13s
Air Date: 03/29/20
This March, The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize salutes Garth Brooks.
Gershwin Prize – Garth Brooks | Promo
30s
Air Date: 03/20/20
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes music icon, Garth Brooks.
Garth Brooks and Band Perform Thunder Rolls
17s
Air Date: 03/29/20
Garth Brooks and Band Perform the award-winning hit song, Thunder Rolls.
Emilio and Gloria Estefan: Gershwin Prize | Preview
30s
Air Date: 05/03/19
Watch Emilio and Gloria Estefan receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
Inside Look | Emilio and Gloria Estefan 2019
1m 30s
Air Date: 05/03/19
Emilio and Gloria Estefan discuss receiving the Gershwin Prize
Emily Estefan Performs
S2019 Ep1 | 59s
Air Date: 05/03/19
Emily Estefan performs at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
Gian Marco Performs
S2019 Ep1 | 58s
Air Date: 05/03/19
Gian Marco performs at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
Patti LaBelle Performs
S2019 Ep1 | 58s
Air Date: 05/03/19
Patti LaBelle performs at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
Sarah Chang and Gloria Estefan Perform
S2019 Ep1 | 58s
Air Date: 05/03/19
Sarah Chang and Gloria Estefan perform at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
The Cast of “On Your Feet!” Performs
S2019 Ep1 | 34s
Air Date: 05/03/19
The Cast of "On Your Feet!" performs at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
Gloria Estefan Performs
S2019 Ep1 | 1m
Air Date: 05/03/19
Gloria Estefan performs at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
Tony Bennett: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Promo
S2017 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 01/12/18 | Rating: TV-G
Watch Tony Bennett receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
CeeLo Green | Smokey Robinson: The Gershwin Prize
S2016 Ep1 | 2m 59s
Air Date: 02/10/17 | Rating: NR
CeeLo Green performs as a tribute to Smokey Robinson, recipient of the Gershwin Prize.
Corinne Bailey Rae | Smokey Robinson: The Gershwin Prize
S2016 Ep1 | 3m 14s
Air Date: 02/10/17 | Rating: NR
Corinne Bailey Rae performs as a tribute to Gershwin Prize recipient Smokey Robinson.
Esperanza Spalding | Smokey Robinson: The Gershwin Prize
S2016 Ep1 | 3m 17s
Air Date: 02/10/17 | Rating: NR
Esperanza Spalding performs as a tribute to Gershwin Prize recipient Smokey Robinson.
JoJo | Smokey Robinson: The Gershwin Prize
S2016 Ep1 | 4m 7s
Air Date: 02/10/17 | Rating: NR
JoJo performs as a tribute to Smokey Robinson, recipient of the Gershwin Prize.
Tegan Marie | Smokey Robinson: The Gershwin Prize
S2016 Ep1 | 3m 3s
Air Date: 02/10/17 | Rating: NR
Tegan Marie performs as a tribute to Smokey Robinson, recipient of the Gershwin Prize.
Finale | Smokey Robinson: The Gershwin Prize
S2016 Ep1 | 3m 21s
Air Date: 02/10/17 | Rating: NR
Watch an all-star tribute to Library of Congress Gershwin Prize recipient Smokey Robinson.
The Library of Congress Interview with Smokey Robinson
S2016 Ep1 | 13m 58s
Air Date: 02/10/17 | Rating: NR
Carla Hayden of The Library of Congress interviews Smokey Robinson.
Smokey Robinson: The Gershwin Prize | Trailer
S2016 Ep1 | 29s
Air Date: 02/10/17 | Rating: NR
Enjoy an all-star tribute to Library of Congress Gershwin Prize recipient Smokey Robinson.
Willie Nelson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Promo
35s
Air Date: 01/15/16 | Rating: NR
Watch Willie Nelson: The Gershwin Prize for Popular song.
Billy Joel: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Preview
30s
Air Date: 01/02/15 | Rating: NR
Billy Joel: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize premieres January 2, 2015 on PBS.
Boyz II Men Perform “The Longest Time”
3m 54s
Air Date: 01/02/15 | Rating: NR
Boyz II Men perform "The Longest Time" at the 2014 Gershwin Prize.
Josh Groban & Sharon Isbin Perform ” She’s Always A Woman”
4m 9s
Air Date: 01/02/15 | Rating: NR
Josh Groban & Sharon Isbin perform " She's Always A Woman" at the 2014 Gershwin Prize.
Natalie Maines Performs “She’s Got A Way”
3m 41s
Air Date: 01/02/15 | Rating: NR
Natalie Maines Performs "She's Got A Way" at the 2014 Gershwin Prize.
Tony Bennett Performs “New York State of Mind”
4m 10s
Air Date: 01/02/15 | Rating: NR
Tony Bennett Performs "New York State of Mind" at the 2014 Gershwin Prize.
Billy Joel: Started Singing
1m
Air Date: 01/02/15 | Rating: NR
Billy Joel shares his early memories of singing.
Billy Joel: Why I Liked The Beatles
1m 17s
Air Date: 01/02/15 | Rating: NR
Billy Joel shares what attracted him to The Beatles.
Billy Joel: Can Be Done Moments
1m 6s
Air Date: 01/02/15 | Rating: NR
Billy Joel talks about his "it can be done" moments.
Carole King: Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
S2013 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 05/27/13 | Rating: NR
Airs Friday, December 6, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Billy Joel: Locomotion
S2013 Ep1 | 2m 33s
Air Date: 05/27/13 | Rating: NR
Billy Joel performs Carole King's hit song, "Locomotion."
Promo
S2010 Ep1 | 32s
Air Date: 08/26/20 | Rating: NR
Watch Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
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