Carole King Wins The Gershwin Prize
A humble soul and an immense talent...
December 13, 2012
Songwriting legend Carole King wins the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize, recognizing her Lifetime Achievement in music. King was the first woman to win the award, and few could have found the choice contentious.
King was born in Manhattan during 1942 and her birth name was Carol Joan Klein. Her Jewish parents were working class, her …
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