WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23: British singer-songwriter Sir Elton John (2nd L) hugs U.S. first lady Jill Biden (L) after he was presented with the National Humanities Medal by President Joe Biden (R) during an event at the South Lawn of the White House on September 23, 2022 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted the event titled “A Night When Hope and History Rhyme,” to “celebrate the unifying and healing power of music, commend the life and work of Sir Elton John, and honor the everyday history-makers in the audience, including teachers, nurses, frontline workers, mental health advocates, students, LGBTQ+ advocates and more.” (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Elton John had a pretty impressive concert venue to play in the other night when he performed for 2,000 people including Joe Biden on the White House South Lawn last Friday. However, the crowd was also there to see him be honored – the musician was awarded with an award at the end of the show.
John reportedly sang about six songs while providing his own piano accompaniment. He had been on his international farewell tour, so the Bidens took this chance to surprise the artist with the National Humanities Medal.
As a video from the night showed, John was immediately made emotional at the news. His mouth gaped open in surprise, and at various point he buried his head in his hands and teared up as a speech in his honor began. He even grabbed hands with First Lady Jill Biden for a vulnerable moment.
“I think we surprised him!” Biden joked after putting the medal around his neck and passed John the microphone. “I’m flabbergasted and humbled and honored by this incredible award,” John began emotionally. “America’s kindness to me as a musician is second-to-none, but in the war against AIDS and HIV, it’s even bigger, and I can’t thank you enough,” John also added.
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