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Bruce Springsteen awarded at the White House, photos from the ceremony
U.S. President Joe Biden awarded Bruce Springsteen with the National Medal of Arts, the highest honor a U.S. artist can receive.
The reason Springsteen received the medal was stated in the following words, "The artist celebrates our triumphs, heals our wounds and gives us hope, capturing the true spirit of what it means to be an American."
In addition to Bruce Springsteen, eleven other artists were awarded, including fashion designer Vera Wang, the actress of the TV series The Office Mindy Kaling and also Elton John, who, however, received the medal last September, during the concert she had given at the White House.
Bruce Springsteen awarded with the National Medal of Arts
U.S. President Joe Biden awarded Bruce Springsteen with National Medal of Arts, the highest honor a U.S. artist can receive.
Why did Springsteen receive the medal
The reason Springsteen received the medal was motivated by the following words, "The artist celebrates our triumphs, heals our wounds and gives us hope, capturing the true spirit of what it means to be an American."
Other award-winning artists
In addition to Bruce Springsteen eleven other artists were awarded, including the fashion designer Vera Wang, the actress of the TV series The Office Mindy Kaling and also Elton John, who, however, received the medal last September, during the concert he had given at the White House.
The 2023 tour
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band is the current tour featuring the American singer-songwriter. After the stops in the United States, the tour will move to Europe.
Bruce Springsteen is awarded by Joe Biden
Bruce Springsteen receives the Nation Medal of Arts at the White House.
Bruce Springsteen is awarded by Joe Biden
A moment of the award ceremony where Bruce Springsteen receives the Nation Medal of Arts at the White House.