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The Library of Congress awards its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
This March, The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes musician, Joni Mitchell. After getting her start in coffee shops in Canada, Mitchell went on to set a new standard, marrying music and lyrics with such songs as “Both Sides, Now.” She redefined the role of women musicians, overseeing all aspects of her albums: songwriting, arrangements, performance, production and artwork.
This March, The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes musician, Joni Mitchell. After getting her start in coffee shops in Canada, Mitchell went on to set a new standard, marrying music and lyrics with such songs as “Both Sides, Now.” She redefined the role of women musicians, overseeing all aspects of her albums: songwriting, arrangements, performance, production and artwork.
Carla Hayden Presents The Gershwin Award to Joni Mitchell
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden presents the Gershwin Prize to Joni Mitchell.
Carla Hayden Presents The Gershwin Award to Joni Mitchell
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An all-star ensemble sings "Big Yellow Taxi" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.
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2023 GERSHWIN PRIZE
Celebrating Joni Mitchell
Lineup Includes James Taylor, Annie Lennox, Angélique Kidjo, Cyndi Lauper, Marcus Mumford, Brandi Carlile, Lucius, Graham Nash, Diana Krall, Herbie Hancock and more, Premiering Friday, March 31 at 9/8c on PBS.
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Tune in March 31, 9/8c to watch Joni Mitchell receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honors living musical artists whose contributions in the field of popular song exemplify the standard of excellence associated with George and Ira Gershwin, by promoting the genre of song as a vehicle of cultural understanding; entertaining and informing audiences; and inspiring new generations of musicians.



The lineup includes James Taylor, Annie Lennox, Angélique Kidjo, Cyndi Lauper, Marcus Mumford, Brandi Carlile, Lucius, Graham Nash, Diana Krall, Herbie Hancock, Celisse and more.
PBS stations premiere the concert — “Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song” — at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, March 31 (check local listings), and on PBS.org and the PBS App as part of the Emmy Award-winning series. It will also be available to U.S. Department of Defense locations around the world via the American Forces Network.
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honors musicians whose contributions to popular song exemplify the standard of excellence associated with George and Ira Gershwin, by promoting the genre of song as a vehicle of cultural understanding; entertaining and informing audiences; and inspiring new generations of musicians.
“Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song” is a production of WETA Washington, D.C.; Ken Ehrlich Productions, Inc.; and the Library of Congress. Executive Producers: Dr. Carla Hayden for the Library of Congress; John F. Wilson for WETA Washington, D.C.; and Ken Ehrlich for Ken Ehrlich Productions, Inc. Senior Producer for WETA: Jim Corbley. Producers: Renato Basile and Chantel Sausedo for Ken Ehrlich Productions, Inc.; Susan H. Vita and Jarrod MacNeil for the Library of Congress; and Kate Kelly for WETA. Production Supervisor: Paige Hadley. Program Director: Sandra Restrepo. Music Director: Greg Phillinganes. Talent Executive: Lindsay Saunders Carl. Executive in Charge for PBS: Bill Gardner. Corporate funding provided by Wells Fargo. Major support provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, The Leonore S. Gershwin Trust and The Ira & Leonore Gershwin Philanthropic Fund. Funding also provided by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers; FTS International; and William C. Burton. Travel provided by United Airlines.
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