Library of Congress to honor Paul McCartney

Singer to receive third Gershwin Prize; all-star tribute concert planned

	Paul McCartney will be the third recipient of the Gershwin Prize. Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon are the previous winners. View related photos
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updated 11:56 a.m. ET Nov. 16, 2009

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Library of Congress is awarding Paul McCartney its third Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

Librarian of Congress James Billington announced the prize Monday. An all-star tribute concert is planned for early 2010, though the library has not announced who will perform.

The 67-year-old former Beatle recently completed a five-week summer tour of the United States, including a stop in the Washington area.

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Billington says it is hard to think of another performer and composer who has had a more transformative effect than McCartney.

Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon previously won the Gershwin prize. The library houses the manuscripts of the songwriting duo George and Ira Gershwin.