Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize

Annie Lennox sings "Border Song" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.

Brandi Carlile performs "Madman Across the Water" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.

Charlie Puth performs "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.

Elton John performs "Mona Lisa and Mad Hatters" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.

In March, Metallica, Garth Brooks, Annie Lennox and more honored the legendary Elton John and Bernie Taupin in a tribute that transcended music genres. Artists on the red carpet at the 2024 Gershwin Prize lined up to pay heartfelt homage to Elton and Bernie's timeless songwriting and universal appeal.

In an emotional acceptance speech for the Gershwin Prize, Elton John and Bernie Taupin reflect on their extraordinary journey in music, influenced deeply by American rock and roll, blues, R&B, and more. Both highlight their enduring partnership of over 50 years, emphasizing the magic of their collaboration and the personal transformations they've undergone.

From the heart of DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., Metallica burns the house down with a powerful rendition of Elton John's "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding," marking a historic moment at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring the legendary Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

Billy Porter performs "The Bitch is Back" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.

Elton John performs "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.

Garth Brooks performs "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.

Jacob Lusk of the band Gabriels performs "Bennie and the Jets" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.

Garth Brooks performs "Daniel" at the 2024 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2024.