Press Release
| Statement from NMPA President and CEO David Israelite Re: Presentation of Gershwin Prize for Popular Song to Stevie Won |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2008 “The National Music Publishers Association offers its congratulations Stevie Wonder for his dedication to music, his journey of creative expression and his unparalleled role in popular culture. For decades, Stevie Wonder’s musical talent has inspired people throughout the world and across racial barriers. We celebrate the work he continues to bring to the music industry as one of the world’s most inspiring songwriters and we salute him on this special day. “The NMPA celebrates and advocates for the importance of the song and the songwriter. We salute the Library of Congress for its efforts to celebrate our nation’s great songwriters with this award.” BACKGROUND The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song celebrates the work of an artist whose career reflects lifetime achievement in promoting song as a vehicle of musical expression and cultural understanding. For more information, please visit www.loc.gov/about/awards/gershwin/. |
