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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 performs his timeless classic, "Your Song" at the 2024 LOC Gershwin Prize.
Joni Mitchell & friends interpret Elton John's "I'm Still Standing" at the Gershwin Prize.
Brandi Carlile performs "Skyline Pigeon" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
Major corporate funding for Elton John & Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song is provided by Wells Fargo. Additional corporate funding is provided by the Boeing Company, Otsuka, and Universal Music Group. Additional funding is provided by The Leonore S. Gershwin Trust; AARP; the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP); Katy & Ken Menges; and FTS International, LLC. Funding is also provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Travel is provided by United Airlines. Hotel accommodations are provided by Waldorf Astoria Washington DC.
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Enjoy an all-star tribute to 2024 Gershwin Prize winners Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Artists sing praises to Elton and Bernie from the 2024 Gershwin Prize red carpet.
Jacob Lusk of the band Gabriels performs "Bennie and the Jets" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.
Elton John and Bernie Taupin reflect on their extraordinary journey in music.
Billy Porter performs "The Bitch is Back" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert.
Metallica plays a powerful rendition of "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding."
Elton John performs "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.
Garth Brooks performs "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize.
Charlie Puth performs "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" at the 2024 Gershwin Prize concert
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