WASHINGTON (AP) 鈥� A little over a year after being Joni Mitchell will return to Washington for another lifetime achievement honor: the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
Mitchell, 79, is widely regarded as among the greatest singer-songwriters of her time, with her best known works including 鈥淐helsea Morning," 鈥淏ig Yellow Taxi" and 鈥淔ree Man in Paris."
鈥淛oni Mitchell鈥檚 music and artistry have left a distinct impression on American culture and internationally, crossing from folk music with a distinctive voice whose songs will stay with us for the ages,鈥� Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said in a statement released Thursday. 鈥淛oni Mitchell鈥檚 music has so many artists and music lovers all singing her tunes.鈥�
Mitchell, who lives in Los Angeles, will be honored March 1 at a tribute concert airing March 31 on PBS stations. Previous winners of the Gershwin prize include Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Carole King.
鈥淭his is a very prestigious award,鈥� Mitchell said in the statement. 鈥淭hank you for honoring me.鈥�
Mitchell was also honored as the MusiCares person of the year After nearly two decades away, she in August and plans to
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