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.
Show Info
Schedule: Fridays at 21:00
(90 min)
Status: To Be Determined
Show Type:
Award Show
Genres:
Music
Official site: www.pbs.org
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
Garth Brooks: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
Episode 2020-03-29; Mar 29, 2020
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-29: Garth Brooks: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song | Mar 29, 2020 | |
| 2017-02-10: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song: Smokey Robinson | Feb 10, 2017 | |
| 2016-01-15: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song: Willie Nelson | Jan 15, 2016 |