Smokey Robinson honored with national pop music award
WASHINGTON — Whether he was singing his own compositions or writing for other artists, Smokey Robinson was instrumental in shaping the Motown sound that changed American popular music in the 1960s. Now, his accomplishments have won him the pop music prize from the national library. The Library of Congress announced Tuesday that Robinson, 76, is […]
Yahoo! Music — WASHINGTON (AP) — Rhythm and blues icon Smokey Robinson has been honored by the Library of Congress with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. more info
New York Times — The Library of Congress prize is awarded to a songwriter who exemplifies “the standard of excellence associated with George and Ira Gershwin.†more info
Rolling Stone — Smokey Robinson will receive the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, The New York Times reports.
The Motown legend will be the eighth recipient... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — Smokey Robinson has been named the Library of Congress’ 2016 recipient for the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. “His rich melodies are works of art — ... more info
USA Today Music — WASHINGTON (AP) — Rhythm and blues icon Smokey Robinson has been honored by the Library of Congress with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
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Chicago Sun-Times, IL — WASHINGTON — Whether he was singing his own compositions or writing for other artists, Smokey Robinson was instrumental in shaping the Motown sound that changed America... more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Smokey Robinson has been named the Library of Congress’ 2016 recipient for the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. “His rich melodies are works of art — ... more info