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Stevie Wonder Gets Gershwin Prize

September 4th, 2008

Legendary singer, songwriter named for Library of Congress award

Stevie Wonder
Singer Stevie Wonder will receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The artist was named to receive the honor for his decades-old hit “You Can Feel It All Over.” He’ll be presented with the Prize next February in a ceremony at the Library’s Great Hall. “It’s an immense privilege to join such a remarkable roster of musicians and composers,” Wonder, born Steveland Morris, says. “I am touched to receive this honor and look forward to creating music for the celebration.”

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