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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 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.
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Watch Lionel Richie receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.