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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  • Metallica | Funeral for a Friend and Love Lies Bleeding: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Metallica | Funeral for a Friend and Love Lies Bleeding

    S2024 E1 - 8m 11s

    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.

  • Brandi Carlile Performs Madman Across the Water: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Brandi Carlile Performs Madman Across the Water

    S2024 E1 - 5m 50s

    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.

  • Garth Brooks | "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Garth Brooks | "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word"

    S2024 E1 - 3m 49s

    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.

  • 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.

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