Daily News | Bruce Springsteen receives Medal of Arts award from President Biden
Bruce Springsteen, along with other performers including Gladys Knight and Mindy Kaling, was honored by President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday with the 2021 National Medal of Arts.
“A poet, troubadour, a chronicler of American life and resilience and hope and dreams,” Biden said of the musician. “[He’s the] recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom along with 20 Grammys, an Oscar, a Tony, and an unyielding love from millions of fans across generations.” The National Medal of the Arts, launched in 1997, is the highest American award for artists, supporters and advocacy groups,. Biden honored a total of 12 artists and groups. He also honored 11 National Humanities Medal recipients, marking his first crop of arts and humanities awards since taking office.
Tuesday’s ceremony was one of a backlog of events that were postponed throughout the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last September, BidenSir Elton John with a National Humanities Medal during a White House musical event, moving the musician to tears. When Springsteen was named to collect his medal, he was greeted by roaring applause and a warm handshake from Biden. The announcer continued, “...for his extraordinary contributions to the American songbook and for being … the Boss.” Springsteen chuckled and shrugged on stage.
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