Paul McCartney chatted with fans live in an online chat on Thursday and hinted that he would be performing at the White House soon. On Saturday, it was reported by the Beatles Examiner that a 90-minute program, "Paul McCartney In Performance At The White House -- Library of Congress Gershwin Award" will air on PBS stations in the U.S. at 8 p.m. on July 28.
Watch Paul McCartney's online chat below
This special appearance at the White House is in honor of the third Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song being awarded to Paul McCartney this year. The first Gershwin Prize was awarded in May 2007 to Paul Simon, and the second to Stevie Wonder in February 2009. The prize is awarded to musicians whose lifetime contributions in the field of popular song exemplify the standard of excellence associated with legendary songwriters, George and Ira Gershwin.
A special ceremony at the White House honoring McCartney will be led by President Barack Obama. According to the Beatles Examiner: "McCartney will also perform in the White House with some of the musicians and perfomers that he has influenced. Those expected to join him in the concert include previous Gershwin Award winners Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder, plus Elvis Costello and Dave Grohl."
"As a great admirer of the Gershwins’ songs, I am highly honored to be given the Gershwin Prize by such a great institution as the Library of Congress," McCartney said.
Update: Paul McCartney's website just announced that the actual ceremony honoring Paul McCartney will take place in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday, June 2, 2010.
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