The Commodores legend gets his flowers from the Library of Congress — and Luke Bryan shows up?
The nation’s library, musical artists and American leaders honored pop music icon Lionel Richie in the nation’s capital on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, as he was awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song during an all-star tribute concert. The lineup will include performances by previous Gershwin Prize honoree Gloria Estefan, Boyz II Men, Luke Bryan, Andra Day, Chris Stapleton, Miguel, Yolanda Adams, and a special performance by honoree Lionel Richie. Actor and comedian Anthony Anderson hosted the event.
Acting
Anthony Anderson's chaotic good hosting energy
Production
Library of Congress as concert venue — surprisingly slaps
Director
Jerry Foley
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Gershwin Prize is the highest popular music honor in America; previous winners include Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, and Beyoncé.
Lionel wrote 'Three Times a Lady' in just ten minutes on a toilet — he told the Library of Congress this.
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