Elton John & Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

Joni Mitchell (Actor)

Born: November 07, 1943
Birthplace: Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada

Trivia: Kept the surname of her first husband, singer-songwriter Chuck Mitchell. Gave her daughter, born Kelly Dale Anderson, up for adoption in 1965; she was renamed Kilauren Gibb and eventually reconnected with Mitchell in 1997. Voted as the Top Female Performer of 1970 by Melody Maker Magazine. Originally recorded "Big Yellow Taxi" in 1970, a top-15 hit single in Canada, United Kingdom and Australia which has been covered numerous times by artists like The Neighborhood, Maire Brennan, Amy Grant and Counting Crows. Released the album Blue in 1971, listed as one of the 100 greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone and Time. "Help Me," off her 1974 album Court and Spark, became her only Top 10 single, in June 1974. Inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1981 Received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award, Canada's highest award for performing arts, in 1996. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Appointed a Companion of the Order of Canada, Canada's highest civilian honor, in 2002.

Garth Brooks (Actor)

Born: February 07, 1962
Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Trivia: Country music superstar Garth Brooks maintained music as his primary artistic calling throughout the 1990s, becoming one of the top-selling recording artists of all time. Along with a smattering of guest shots as himself on TV, Brooks also appeared in several country music documentaries, including Hunks With Hats (1993) with Clint Black and Alan Jackson. In 2000, Brooks prepared to make a move into the realm of fiction films with The Lamb, a feature starring him as the titular kohl-eyed rocker alter ego introduced by Brooks' 1999 album ...In the Life of Chris Gaines. In 2001 he was the executive producer on the family-friendly holiday made-for-TV holiday film Call Me Claus.

Brandi Carlile (Actor)

Annie Lennox (Actor)

Born: December 25, 1954
Birthplace: Aberdeen, Scotland

Trivia: Dropped out of the Royal Academy of Music a few weeks prior to taking the final exam. Formed a duo called Stocking Tops with future opera singer Joy Dey in the early 1970s. Met guitarist Dave Stewart while working as a waitress. His first words to her were, "Will you marry me?"; they subsequently moved in together, but never married. Joined Stewart's band Catch, which soon morphed into the Tourists, with whom she released three albums. Along with Stewart, parted from the Tourists in 1980 and formed Eurythmics, scoring five Top 20 hits over the next decade, including the No. 1 smash "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)." Made her solo debut in 1992 with the multi-platinum Diva, featuring the hits "Walking on Broken Glass" and "Why." Ranked No. 93 on Rolling Stone magazine's Top 100 Singers of All Time list. Left foot is permanently numb due to a 2008 spinal surgery to repair an impinged nerve. Released her first holiday album, Christmas Cornucopia, in 2010.

Metallica (Actor)

Maren Morris (Actor)

Charlie Puth (Actor)

Born: December 02, 1991
Birthplace: Rumson, New Jersey, United States

Trivia: Has a permanently scarred eyebrow after being bitten by a dog at the age of 2. Became interested in music at the age of 4 when he started playing piano. Studied jazz at Manhattan School of Music's Pre-College from 7th grade until high school graduation. Won a Perez Hilton cover contest with a classmate by singing Adele's "Someone Like You." Rose to fame after gaining viral success on YouTube and appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Was initially signed to Ellen DeGeneres' music label eleveneleven. Released his debut studio album Nine Track Mind in 2016.

Jacob Lusk (Actor)

Born: June 23, 1987

Trivia: Serves as a minister of music at his church. Has worked as a spa concierge. Began singing at the age of 4. Also acts and plays the piano.