The Library of Congress has honored Billy Joel with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song lifetime achievement honor.

The LoC celebrated with a Washington, DC concert attended by Democratic and Republican lawmakers.

Performances came from Tony Bennett, Gavin DeGraw, LeAnn Rimes, John Mellencamp, Natalie Maines, Boyz II Men and more.

"When we first began to establish the Library's Gershwin Prize, it was with the vision that this award be bestowed upon artists who have created a lifetime of remarkable works that can be recognized and added to America's national cultural patrimony," said Librarian of Congress James H. Billington.

"Billy Joel is a true example of this vision for the Library's Gershwin Prize."

The broadcast of the event airs January 2.