Bette Midler has been named the recipient of the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize, an honor given annually to artists whose work reflects Guthrie’s spirit of social commentary and advocacy for everyday people. Midler accepted the award with a performance of a classic protest song.
In her remarks, Midler framed the honor and her performance as a statement of political engagement, describing her participation as a personal stand aligned with the prize’s legacy of socially conscious art.
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