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The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
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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Seasons (8)
Season 2007
- 1Paul Simon: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song27 Jun 2007
Season 2010
- 1The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song: In Performance at the White House - Paul McCartney28 Jun 2010
Season 2012
- 1The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song: In Performance at the White House - Burt Bacharach and Hal David21 May 2012
Season 2015
- 1The Library of Congress: Gershwin Prize for Popular Song - Billy Joel2 Jan 2015
Season 2016
- 1The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song: Willie Nelson15 Jan 2016
Season 2017
- 1The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song: Smokey Robinson10 Feb 2017
Season 2020
- 1Garth Brooks: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song29 Mar 2020