Consequence of Sound — POTUS called Springsteen's music "the anthems of our America." more info

USA Today Music — Other winners included Robert De Niro and Michael Jordan.             more info

BBC News - UK — Rock star Bruce Springsteen will be one of the castaways on Desert Island Discs this Christmas. more info

Stereogum — Last week, we found out that found out that Bruce Springsteen and Diana Ross would be among the 21 recipients of the Presidential Medal Of Freedom this year, and today President Barack Obama handed out the awards in a special event. Each got a person... more info

TMZ — Here's a photo of Bruce Springsteen ... finally knowing what it's like to be the odd man out.  A bunch of super famous people gathered at the White House Tuesday to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama ... including… ... more info

Chorus.fm — Bruce Springsteen has extended his book tour. The additional dates can be found below. IL, OH, CO, TX, GA – Bruce is coming to town next week! Tickets for all #BornToRun events go on sale tomorrow. Info: https://t.co/FHKky3NZcn pic.twitter.com/xpVX... more info

BBC News - UK — Ellen DeGeneres and Bruce Springsteen are among the stars set to receive highest US civilian honour. more info

Uncut — Robert De Niro and Diana Ross are among the other recipients Robert De Niro and Diana Ross are among the other recipients The post Bruce Springsteen awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama appeared first on Uncut. more info

Stereogum — Diana Ross and Bruce Springsteen were awarded the Presidential Medal Of Freedom today alongside 19 other recipients. It’s the highest honor a civilian in this country can receive, and the medals will be presented at the White House on 11/22. Presid... more info

Reuters — (Reuters) - In one of his final acts in office, President Barack Obama selected key figures in sports, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, activism, academia and entertainment among the 21 people who will be awarded the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom... more info