Iconic singer, songwriter, performer Willie Nelson will become the first country artist honored with the prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on November 18th in Washington, D.C. Those expected to be on hand to pay tribute to the living legend include: Alison Krauss, Jamey Johnson, Neil Young, Rosanne Cash, Raul Malo of the Mavericks, Promise of the Real (which features Nelson’s son Lukas) and many more.
More details and a list of past recipients of the Gershwin Award can be found at the Library of Congress website.