Librarian of Congress Names Carole King Next Recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize ...

Iconic singer-songwriter Carole King is the first woman to receive the prestigious Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. To date, more than 400 of her compositions during a five-decade career have been recorded by more than 1,000 artists and resulted in 100 hit singles, including her record-breaking album "Tapestry." Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) December 13, 2012 Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today announced that Carole King is the 2013 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The iconic singer-songwriter, known for such beloved hits as “You’ve Got a Friend,” “So Far Away,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and “I Feel the Earth Move,” will receive the...