Get the latest gossip

Elton John And Bernie Taupin To Receive Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize


Elton John and Bernie Taupin will receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, the annual award for impact and achievement in popular music. The songwriting duo will be honored …

The songwriting duo will be honored at a tribute concert on March 20, with the event broadcast on PBS stations to starting on April 8. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said in a statement that John and Taupin “have written some of the most memorable songs of our lives. John said in a statement, “I’ve been writing songs with Bernie for 56 years, and we never thought that one day this might be bestowed upon us.” Taupin said, “To be in a house along with the great American songwriters, to even be in the same avenue is humbling, and I am absolutely thrilled to accept.”

Get the Android app

Or read this on Deadline

Read more on:

Photo of Elton John

Elton John

Photo of Bernie

Bernie

Related news:

News photo

Elton John to Release Memoir of ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ Tour

News photo

ITV Corrie fans devastated for Bernie and Gemma after rumbling Paul’s death plans

News photo

Ed Sheeran gives fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at his showbiz lifestyle as he shares snaps of himself and his famous pals - while making an amusing wisecrack at Sir Elton John