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.

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.

An all-star ensemble cast performs "Big Yellow Taxi" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.

Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoree Joni Mitchell performs "Summertime" at DAR Constitution Hall during the 2023 Gershwin Prize Concert, March 1, 2023.

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.

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.

Marcus Mumford performs "Carey" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song concert honoring Joni Mitchell at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023.

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.

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.

Singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell accepts the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden during a tribute concert at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., March 1, 2023. Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.

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.

Mark your calendar and join us to celebrate Lionel Richie, the 2022 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, with special guests Luke Bryan, Miguelmusic, Chris Stapleton and more! Premiering May 17 at 9/8c on PBS!

Lionel Richie delivers a passionate acceptance speech during The Library of Congress’ 2022 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Watch the full show on PBS on May 17 9/8c.

This May, The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes musician, Lionel Richie. Richie is an Alabama-born songwriter with a smooth voice and a deft touch for the romantic ballad. Lionel Richie’s unforgettable work has shown us that music can bring us together. Even when we face problems and disagree on issues, songs can show us what we have in common.

Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song In Performance at the White House is a ninety-minute music special that features the concert event, as well as behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.

Garth Brooks and Band Perform the award-winning hit song, Thunder Rolls.

This March, The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes country music icon, Garth Brooks.

Tune in March 29th at 9/8c as The Library of Congress awards the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song to country music icon, Garth Brooks.

Gian Marco performs at the Gloria and Emilio Estefan: Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

Emily Estefan performs at the Gloria and Emilio Estefan: Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.