Gershwin Prize

Joni Mitchell's Gershwin Prize Acceptance Speech

Singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell accepts the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song during a tribute concert at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.

Joni Mitchell's Gershwin Prize Acceptance Speech

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    Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

    S2023 E1 - 1h 24m

    After getting her start in coffee shops Joni Mitchell went on to set a new standard, marrying music and lyrics with such songs as “Both Sides, Now.” While her early material is often categorized as “folk,” she became a household name with music that defies categorization.

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    Lionel Richie: Gershwin Prize

    S2022 E1 - 55m 24s

    Enjoy an all-star tribute to Lionel Richie, the 2022 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, with performances by Lionel Richie, Garth Brooks, Gloria Estefan, Miguel, Boyz II Men, Luke Bryan, Andra Day, Chris Stapleton and Yolanda Adams — hosted by Anthony Anderson.

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