The New Jersey native has been cited as one of the pioneers of heartland rock, an "all-American sound" that took off in the 1970s and 1980s, seeking to capture American hardship and working class struggle by using simple chords and catchy lyrics to connect with listeners across all parts of the country. His five-decade career has been defined by his songwriting prowess, connecting listeners across multiple generations with music that "celebrates our triumphs, heals our wounds, and gives us hope, capturing the unyielding spirit of what it means to be American," the NEA said. He has sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists in music history, PAPER reported. Largely considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Springsteen has an extensive musical catalog with 21 studio albums, 23 live albums, 77 singles and 63 music videos. It inspires us to reach our full potential and recognize our common humanity." Their work helps us to see the world in different ways. "We are a better nation because of their contributions. "The National Medal of Arts recipients have helped to define and enrich our nation's cultural legacy through their life long passionate commitment," said Maria Rosario Jackson, chair of the National Endowment for the Arts. The Colored Girls Museum in Germantown celebrates Black girlhood through art and artifacts.'Bel-Air' will return for a third season on Peacock.How a 1978 photo shoot in Haddonfield produced two iconic Bruce Springsteen album covers.on Monday for a concert at the Capital One Arena. on Tuesday afternoon to meet with President Joe Biden and receive the coveted arts and culture award alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mindy Kaling, Vera Wang and Gladys Knight. The Boss, who has been on tour with the E Street Band since the beginning of February, stopped in Washington, D.C. He appeared visibly stunned as Biden presented him with the medal.Bruce Springsteen was among nearly a dozen artists and organizations who accepted a National Medal of Arts on Tuesday, joining a select group of musicians and cultural icons who have received the nation's highest accolade for artistic achievement. The Bidens then surprised the singer with the National Humanities Medal for his work to end AIDS and assist those living with the condition, through the Elton John Aids Foundation. Organised by the History Channel and A+E Networks, Sir Elton performed several of his smash hits, including Tiny Dancer, Rocketman and Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me. The event, A Night When Hope and History Rhyme, saw an audience which included teachers, students, nurses, LGBTQ+ advocates, military families and mental health advocates assemble, on the South Lawn to watch the multiple-Grammy award winning artist. The British star gave a special performance on the White House lawn to the president, First Lady Jill Biden and around 2,000 “everyday history makers” on Friday night. Sir Elton John has been surprised with a medal from US President Joe Biden, honouring his work in the battle to end AIDS. 'As surprises go it was a big one for Sir Elton' - ITV News reporter, Alex Iszatt, reports on US President Joe Biden's decision to award Sir Elton John a medal for his work to end AIDS
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