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
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
Watch Joni Mitchell receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
Lionel Richie: Gershwin Prize
S2022 Ep1 | 55m 24s
Watch Lionel Richie receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
Smokey Robinson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
S2016 Ep1 | 1h 24m 54s
Watch Smokey Robinson receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
Willie Nelson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
S2015 Ep1 | 1h 25m 47s
Watch Willie Nelson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
Carole King: Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Full Episode
S2013 Ep1 | 55m 16s
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
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
Artists sing praises to Elton and Bernie from the 2024 Gershwin Prize red carpet.
Annie Lennox Sings “Border Song”
S2024 Ep1 | 3m 48s
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
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
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
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
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
Metallica plays a powerful rendition of "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding."
Billy Porter | “The Bitch is Back”
S2024 Ep1 | 3m 48s
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
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
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
Jacob Lusk of the band Gabriels performs "Bennie and the Jets" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.
Garth Brooks | “Daniel”
S2024 Ep1 | 3m 57s
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
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
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
Joni Mitchell & friends interpret Elton John's "I'm Still Standing" at the Gershwin Prize.
Brandi Carlile | “Skyline Pigeon”
S2024 Ep1 | 3m 44s
Brandi Carlile performs "Skyline Pigeon" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Teaser
1m 20s
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
An all-star ensemble sings "Big Yellow Taxi" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.
Angélique Kidjo – Help Me
S2023 Ep1 | 3m 49s
Angélique Kidjo performs "Help Me" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.
Annie Lennox – Both Sides Now
S2023 Ep1 | 5m 3s
Annie Lennox performs "Both Sides Now" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.
Brandi Carlile & Lucius – Shine
S2023 Ep1 | 5m 6s
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
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden presents the Gershwin Prize to Joni Mitchell.
Cyndi Lauper – Blue
S2023 Ep1 | 3m 32s
Cyndi Lauper performs "Blue" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.
Diana Krall – For the Roses
S2023 Ep1 | 4m 17s
Diana Krall performs "For the Roses" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.
Graham Nash – A Case of You
S2023 Ep1 | 5m 1s
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
Ledisi and Herbie Hancock perform "River" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.
James Taylor – California
S2023 Ep1 | 4m 23s
James Taylor performs "California" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.
Joni Mitchell – Summertime
S2023 Ep1 | 6m 57s
Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoree Joni Mitchell performs "Summertime."
Joni Mitchell’s Gershwin Prize Acceptance Speech
S2023 Ep1 | 51s
Singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell accepts the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
Marcus Mumford – Carey
S2023 Ep1 | 3m 32s
Marcus Mumford performs "Carey" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize concert honoring Joni Mitchell.
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Salutes Lionel Richie
50s
This May, The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes Lionel Richie.
Lionel Richie Accepts the Gershwin Prize
7m 23s
Lionel Richie gives his acceptance speech for the 2022 Gershwin Prize.
Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Teaser
32s
Join us to celebrate Lionel Richie, the 2022 recipient of the Gershwin Prize.
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Salutes Garth Brooks
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This March, The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize salutes Garth Brooks.
Gershwin Prize – Garth Brooks | Promo
30s
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes music icon, Garth Brooks.
Garth Brooks and Band Perform Thunder Rolls
17s
Garth Brooks and Band Perform the award-winning hit song, Thunder Rolls.
Emilio and Gloria Estefan: Gershwin Prize | Preview
30s
Watch Emilio and Gloria Estefan receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
Inside Look | Emilio and Gloria Estefan 2019
1m 30s
Emilio and Gloria Estefan discuss receiving the Gershwin Prize
Emily Estefan Performs
S2019 Ep1 | 59s
Emily Estefan performs at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
Gian Marco Performs
S2019 Ep1 | 58s
Gian Marco performs at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
Patti LaBelle Performs
S2019 Ep1 | 58s
Patti LaBelle performs at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
Sarah Chang and Gloria Estefan Perform
S2019 Ep1 | 58s
Sarah Chang and Gloria Estefan perform at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
The Cast of “On Your Feet!” Performs
S2019 Ep1 | 34s
The Cast of "On Your Feet!" performs at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
Gloria Estefan Performs
S2019 Ep1 | 1m
Gloria Estefan performs at the 2019 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
Tony Bennett: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Promo
S2017 Ep1 | 30s
Watch Tony Bennett receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
CeeLo Green | Smokey Robinson: The Gershwin Prize
S2016 Ep1 | 2m 59s
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
Corinne Bailey Rae performs as a tribute to Gershwin Prize recipient Smokey Robinson.
Esperanza Spalding | Smokey Robinson: The Gershwin Prize
S2016 Ep1 | 3m 17s
Esperanza Spalding performs as a tribute to Gershwin Prize recipient Smokey Robinson.
JoJo | Smokey Robinson: The Gershwin Prize
S2016 Ep1 | 4m 7s
JoJo performs as a tribute to Smokey Robinson, recipient of the Gershwin Prize.
Tegan Marie | Smokey Robinson: The Gershwin Prize
S2016 Ep1 | 3m 3s
Tegan Marie performs as a tribute to Smokey Robinson, recipient of the Gershwin Prize.
Finale | Smokey Robinson: The Gershwin Prize
S2016 Ep1 | 3m 21s
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
Carla Hayden of The Library of Congress interviews Smokey Robinson.
Smokey Robinson: The Gershwin Prize | Trailer
S2016 Ep1 | 29s
Enjoy an all-star tribute to Library of Congress Gershwin Prize recipient Smokey Robinson.
Willie Nelson: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Promo
35s
Watch Willie Nelson: The Gershwin Prize for Popular song.
Billy Joel: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Preview
30s
Billy Joel: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize premieres January 2, 2015 on PBS.
Boyz II Men Perform “The Longest Time”
3m 54s
Boyz II Men perform "The Longest Time" at the 2014 Gershwin Prize.
Josh Groban & Sharon Isbin Perform ” She’s Always A Woman”
4m 9s
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
Natalie Maines Performs "She's Got A Way" at the 2014 Gershwin Prize.
Tony Bennett Performs “New York State of Mind”
4m 10s
Tony Bennett Performs "New York State of Mind" at the 2014 Gershwin Prize.
Carole King: Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
S2013 Ep1 | 30s
Airs Friday, December 6, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
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