Arts and Music

Gershwin Prize

The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes Elton John and Bernie Taupin. A once-in-a-lifetime meeting between John, a young piano player, and lyricist Taupin together in 1967, they have forged a songwriting partnership that continues after more than 50 years. John and Taupin will receive the Gershwin Prize at an all-star concert in Washington, D.C., on March 20.

Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize

1h 54m

This spring, Elton John and Bernie Taupin received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.

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  • Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize | Sneak Peek: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Elton John and Bernie Taupin: Gershwin Prize | Sneak Peek

    S2024 E1 - 1m 9s

    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.

  • Maren Morris | "I Guess That's Why They Call it The Blues": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Maren Morris | "I Guess That's Why They Call it The Blues"

    S2024 E1 - 4m 32s

    Maren Morris sings "I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues" 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.

  • Billy Porter | "The Bitch is Back": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Billy Porter | "The Bitch is Back"

    S2024 E1 - 3m 48s

    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.

  • Charlie Puth Performs "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Charlie Puth Performs "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"

    S2024 E1 - 5m 49s

    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.

  • Jacob Lusk | "Bennie and the Jets": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jacob Lusk | "Bennie and the Jets"

    S2024 E1 - 5m 50s

    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.

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