Stevie Wonder and Billy Joel were among the musical stars honoured by Ascap (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) in New York.
The singers received Ascap’s Centennial Award for the “incomparable accomplishments” in their careers.
Garth Brooks, Joan Baez and composer Stephen Sondheim were also honoured with the accolade.
The awards were part of a gala celebration on Monday marking the organisation’s 100th anniversary, BBC informs.
