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
An All-Star Ensemble Performs Big Yellow Taxi
An all-star ensemble sings "Big Yellow Taxi" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.
An All-Star Ensemble Performs Big Yellow Taxi
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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
An All-Star Ensemble Performs Big Yellow Taxi
An all-star ensemble sings "Big Yellow Taxi" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.
An All-Star Ensemble Performs Big Yellow Taxi
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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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Singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell accepts the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song during a tribute concert at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.
Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.
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An all-star ensemble cast performs at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.
Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.
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Angélique Kidjo, Herbie Hancock & Cyndi Lauper on the red carpet at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song Concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.
Photo by Elaina Finkelstein/Library of Congress.
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Brandi Carlile performs "Shine" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.
Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress
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Ledisi and Herbie Hancock perform at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song Concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.
Photo by Elaina Finkelstein/Library of Congress
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James Taylor performs "California" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.
Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress
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James Taylor performs "California" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.
Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.
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Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoree Joni Mitchell performs with Brandi Carlile at DAR Constitution Hall during the 2023 Gershwin Prize Concert, March 1, 2023.
Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.
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Angélique Kidjo performs "Help Me" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.
Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress
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Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoree Joni Mitchell listen to the tribute concert to Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.
Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress
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Graham Nash performs "A Case of You" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.
Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress
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Brandi Carlile speaks at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song Concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.
Photo by Elaina Finkelstein/Library of Congress
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Cyndi Lauper performs "Blue" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.
Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress
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Members of Congress join Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and Library of Congress benefactor David Rubenstein to honor 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoree Joni Mitchell on March 1, 2023.
Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.
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Brandi Carlile, Marcus Mumford and Lucius perform "Carey" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.
Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress
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Lucius performs "Shine" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.
Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress
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Annie Lennox performs "Both Sides Now" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.
Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.
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Diana Krall performs "For the Roses" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.
Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress
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Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoree Joni Mitchell performs with Brandi Carlile at DAR Constitution Hall during the 2023 Gershwin Prize Concert, March 1, 2023.
Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.
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performs at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song Concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.
Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.
About the Show
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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