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Bruce Springsteen has won the 2021 Woody Guthrie Prize, which is given to an artist seen as carrying on the spirit of the folk singer whose music focused on the plight of the poor and disenfranchised.
Guthrie, who grew up in Okemah, Oklahoma, was one of the most important figures in American folk music and penned hundreds of songs, including some that The Boss has performed over the years.
“Woody wrote some of the greatest songs about America’s struggle to live up its ideals in convincing fashion,” Springsteen said in a statement.
#BruceSpringsteen will accept the 2021 Woody Guthrie Prize. @Springsteen will be recognized for his work continuing Woody’s legacy in a virtual members-only event on May 13. For more information on the event and becoming a member, go to https://t.co/uCpxwucTQi. pic.twitter.com/CywB8WvbOc
Bruce Springsteen to be honored with Woody Guthrie Prize
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Bruce Springsteen will receive the Woody Guthrie Prize at an event May 13 at the Woody Guthrie Center. File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI | License Photo
Bruce Springsteen attends the BFI London Film Festival premiere of Western Stars in 2019. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo
Bruce Springsteen (R) and Martin Scorsese attend the National Board of Review gala in 2020. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Bruce Springsteen (R) and Patti Scialfa attend the New Jersey premiere of Blinded by the Light in 2019. File Photo by Steven Ferdman/UPI | License Photo
Bruce Springsteen has won the 2021 Woody Guthrie Prize, which is given to an artist seen as carrying on the spirit of the folk singer whose music focused on the plight of the poor and disenfranchised.
Guthrie, who grew up in Okemah, Oklahoma, was one of the most important figures in American folk music and penned hundreds of songs, including some that The Boss has performed over the years.
“Woody wrote some of the greatest songs about America’s struggle to live up its ideals in convincing fashion,” Springsteen said in a statement.
#BruceSpringsteen will accept the 2021 Woody Guthrie Prize. @Springsteen will be recognized for his work continuing Woody’s legacy in a virtual members-only event on May 13. For more information on the event and becoming a member, go to https://t.co/uCpxwucTQi. pic.twitter.com/CywB8WvbOc
Bruce Springsteen has won the 2021 Woody Guthrie Prize, which is given to an artist seen as carrying on the spirit of the folk singer whose music focused on the plight of the poor and disenfranchised.
Guthrie, who grew up in Okemah, Oklahoma, was one of the most important figures in American folk music and penned hundreds of songs, including some that The Boss has performed over the years.
“Woody wrote some of the greatest songs about America’s struggle to live up its ideals in convincing fashion,” Springsteen said in a statement.
#BruceSpringsteen will accept the 2021 Woody Guthrie Prize. @Springsteen will be recognized for his work continuing Woody’s legacy in a virtual members-only event on May 13. For more information on the event and becoming a member, go to https://t.co/uCpxwucTQi. pic.twitter.com/CywB8WvbOc