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The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Salutes Lionel Richie

This May, The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes Lionel Richie.

Aired 05/17/2022

Gershwin Prize

The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Salutes Lionel Richie

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This May, The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes Lionel Richie.

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.

Aired 05/17/2022

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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...

Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Teaser

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Preview: S2022 | 32s | Join us to celebrate Lionel Richie, the 2022 recipient of the Gershwin Prize. (32s)

Lionel Richie Accepts the Gershwin Prize

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Clip: S2022 | 7m 23s | Lionel Richie gives his acceptance speech for the 2022 Gershwin Prize. (7m 23s)

The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Salutes Lionel Richie

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Clip: S2022 | 50s | This May, The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes Lionel Richie. (50s)

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