WASHINGTON: The Library of Congress feted Billy Joel, presenting the American pop music icon with its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song at a gala concert in the US capital.

Tony Bennett, Boyz II Men, John Mellencamp and LeAnn Rimes were among the recording artists lined up to perform in honor of the 65-year-old singer-songwriter, whose 33 Top 40 hits include "Piano Man," "Big Shot," "My Life," "Just the Way You Are" and "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me."

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