Elton John and Bernie Taupin to be Honored By Library of Congress as this Year's Recipients of the Gershwin Prize
Elton John and Bernie Taupin to Receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
PBS to Premiere Concert Special Honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin on April 8
Elton John and Bernie Taupin, one of the great songwriting duos of all time, will be the 2024 recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced today. The prize is named for another legendary songwriting team, George and Ira Gershwin, whose papers are held by the Library.
John and Taupin will be honored with a tribute concert in Washington, D.C., that will premiere on PBS stations nationwide on April 8 at 8 p.m. ET (check local listings).
Elton John and Bernie Taupin in 1970 / Library of Congress
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