The songwriters who gave us “Your Song,”“Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man” will add to their stuffed awards shelf later this year when Elton John and Bernie Taupin are awarded the Gershwin Prize.
“EltonJohnand Bernie Taupin have written some of the most memorable songs of our lives,” said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden in a statement. “Their careers stand out for the quality and broad appeal of their music and their influence on their fellow artists. Mo...
Sir Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin were honored with the prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on Wednesday as part of a starry tribute.
“Elton John and Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song” will air on most PBS stations at 8 p.m. local time on Monday, April 8, and will be available for streaming on PBS.org and the PBS app. Read More About: Bernie Taupin, Elton John, Gershwin ...
The Gershwin Prize - considered the highest award for influence, impact and achievement in popular music - recognizes living musical artists. "When I grew up as a little boy in suburban London, the only good music that I heard was American. British music sucked," John quipped to the audien...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sir Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin were honored with the prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, making a point to underscore that their musical legacy is in harmony with their philanthropy, especially the Elton John AIDS ...
Elton John, 76, and Bernie Taupin, 73, were awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song - a lifetime achievement award given annually to an artist whose music has left a lasting impact - during a nearly three-hour tribute concert Wednesday night at DAR Constitution Hall....
GARTH BROOKS IS THRILLED TO HONOR SIR ELTON JOHN AND BERNIE TAUPIN AT THE GERSHWIN PRIZE CELEBRATION CONCERT Garth Brooks could barely contain his excitement about being asked to honor Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin as they received the Library of Congress Gersh...
Elton John says the key to his success alongside songwriting partner Bernie Taupin has been the variety of musical genres they’ve covered over the years. The two were recently honored with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song at the Library of Congress. ...
The stars not only shone over the nation's capital on Wednesday (March 20), when Elton John and Bernie Taupin were honored with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song - they sparkled, glistened and danced. Only the third writing team - and only the second and third Brits - to receive the ...