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Bette Midler Woody Guthrie Prize recognition

Overview

Bette Midler has been named the recipient of the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize. The award, presented by the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, recognizes artists who advocate for the less fortunate and serve as a force for social change.

Midler is being honored for her humanitarian work, environmental conservation efforts, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. The award ceremony is scheduled for October 16 at Cain’s Ballroom. The event will feature remarks from the Guthrie family and a conversation between Midler and journalist Rona Elliott, alongside a performance by country artist Bryan Andrews. Midler stated that Guthrie’s dedication to justice has inspired her career.

Entities

Bette Midler · Woody Guthrie Center · Woody Guthrie · Cain’s Ballroom · Chris Tucker

Timeline

  1. 26 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bette Midler named 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize recipient

    Bette Midler has been named the recipient of the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize, to be awarded at an event in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on October 16.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Bette Midler named recipient of 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize

    Bette Midler will receive the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for her humanitarian advocacy and commitment to social change.

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