The ceremony concluded with an all-star tribute to American popular music.
The program's original character, as an all-star musical tribute, emerged now and then.
Both are working on an all-star tribute to the composer to be held at Carnegie Hall in April.
An all-star musical tribute followed with an introduction by the legendary producer Cosimo Matassa.
The occasion was a free all-star tribute to Richard Rodgers, the Broadway legend who would have celebrated his 100th birthday yesterday.
Bono's version, which is mostly spoken, was included in Tower of Song, an all-star tribute to Cohen in 1995.
During an all-star televised tribute to Joni Mitchell, she is about to sing "Carey," but the house band speeds up the beat.
The event was an all-star tribute to the First Amendment titled "Seconding the First."
And there will be an all-star tribute to Sabicas, the flamenco guitarist, on June 3 at Carnegie Hall.
The award, which is bestowed by the Library of Congress, will be presented next spring at an all-star tribute in Washington, D.C.