The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (2007- )

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The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song is an award given to a composer or performer for his or her lifetime contributions to popular music. Created in 2007 by the United States Library of Congress, the prize is named after brothers George and Ira Gershwin, whose contributions to popular music included songs such as "I Got Rhythm," "Embraceable You," and "Someone to Watch Over Me," the orchestral pieces Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris, and the opera Porgy and Bess.

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'The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song' premiered in the year 2007.

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Paul Simon was the first recipient of 'The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song'.

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President George W. Bush hosted the inaugural episode of 'The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song'.

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Stevie Wonder was honored with 'The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song' in 2008.

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Artists such as Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, and Alison Krauss performed at the tribute concert for Paul Simon's Gershwin Prize in 2007.

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Sir Paul McCartney was awarded 'The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song' in 2009.

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President Barack Obama presented the Gershwin Prize to Sir Paul McCartney in 2009.

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Burt Bacharach was honored with 'The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song' in 2010.

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Artists such as Sheryl Crow, Diana Krall, and Lyle Lovett performed at the tribute concert for Burt Bacharach's Gershwin Prize in 2010.

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Carole King received 'The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song' in 2011.

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President Barack Obama presented the Gershwin Prize to Carole King in 2011.

Which legendary musician was honored with 'The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song' in 2012?

Willie Nelson was honored with 'The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song' in 2012.

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Artists such as Neil Young, Rosanne Cash, and Paul Simon performed at the tribute concert for Willie Nelson's Gershwin Prize in 2012.

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Billy Joel received 'The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song' in 2013.

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President Barack Obama presented the Gershwin Prize to Billy Joel in 2013.

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Smokey Robinson was honored with 'The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song' in 2014.

Who performed at the tribute concert for Smokey Robinson's Gershwin Prize in 2014?

Artists such as Aloe Blacc, Esperanza Spalding, and CeeLo Green performed at the tribute concert for Smokey Robinson's Gershwin Prize in 2014.

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