Willie Nelson is the next recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, and he will receive the honor in Washington, D.C., in November. The prize “honors a living music artist’s lifetime achievement in promoting song to enhance cultural understanding; entertaining and informing audiences; and inspiring new generations.”
Willie said, “It is an honor to be the next recipient of the Gershwin Prize. I appreciate it greatly.”
Previous recipients include Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, songwriting duo Burt Bacharach and the late Hal David, Carole King and Billy Joel.
Willie’s 200-plus recordings include such Country standards as “Crazy,” “Hello Walls” and “Funny How Time Slips Away.”
FAST FACTS
- Willie’s latest album, Django and Jimmie, a collaboration with Merle Haggard, was released in June and debuted at Number One on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
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The Pulse of Radio)
