Gershwin Prize

Billy Joel: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Preview

Preview: Season 2014 | 30s

“Billy Joel: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize” is a PBS music special honoring singer-songwriter Billy Joel’s receipt of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The evening will include performances by Joel, as well as Tony Bennett, Kevin Spacey, LeAnn Rimes and many more. The program will premiere Friday, January 2, 2015 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS.

Aired: 01/02/15 | Rating: NR

Corporate funding is provided by Wells Fargo. Funding is also provided by AARP, Universal Music Group and ASCAP. Travel is provided by United Airlines. Funding is also provided by The Leonore S. Gershwin Trust; The Ira & Leonore Gershwin Philanthropic Fund; and William C. Burton. Major funding is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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• Tony Bennett Performs "New York State of Mind"

  Clip: S2014 | 4m 10s

• Natalie Maines Performs "She's Got A Way"

  Clip: S2014 | 3m 41s

• Josh Groban & Sharon Isbin Perform " She's Always A Woman"

  Clip: S2014 | 4m 9s

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