Bruce Springsteen, in the spirit of Woody Guthrie, has spoken truth to power.
Now Springsteen will receive the Woody Guthrie Prize from the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on May 13.
Springsteen has “used his storytelling ability to write songs that connect with people who faced the hard times and celebrated the good times,” according to the Guthrie Center.
“I’m honored to receive the 2021 Woody Guthrie Prize,” said Springsteen in a statement. “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.”