The Woody Guthrie Center said in a press release on Tuesday that it will present the the
2021 Woody Guthrie Prize to Bruce Springsteen at a virtual event to be held on May 13. The Woody Guthrie Prize is “awarded to an artist of any medium who continues in the footsteps of Guthrie.” Guthrie, who died at age 65 in 1967, was an American folk singer known for “This Land is Your Land.”
The 71-year old Springsteen said:
“I’m honored to receive the 2021 Woody Guthrie Prize. Woody wrote some of the greatest songs about America’s struggle to live up its ideals in convincing fashion. He is one of my most important influences and inspirations.”