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How the Library of Congress just gave Earth's top stoner the Gershwin Prize

Submitted by Marijuana News on Thu, 07/09/2015 - 13:27

The Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song is one of the most honorable awards in the world for musicians and songwriters. And today the Librarian of Congress (yes, that’s an actual position) James Hadley Billington (yes, that’s his actual name) announced that one of the planet’s biggest stoners will receive the top honor this year.

Willie Nelson performs at the Avalon in February 2013 in Hollywood, Calif. (Jerod Harris, Getty Images for H&M)

This year’s Gershwin Prize winner, joining the ranks of previous winners Paul Simon and Carole King: Country music legend Willie Nelson, who will be feted in Washington D.C. via a series of events in November. Willie Nelson in concert

“It is an honor to be the next recipient of the Gershwin Prize,” Nelson said in a release. “I appreciate it greatly.”

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