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George Clooney and Gladys Knight are among the 2022 Kennedy Center honorees

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George Clooney and Gladys Knight are among the 2022 Kennedy Center honorees

July 21, 2022 • The awards recognize a lifetime of achievement in the performing arts. This year they'll go to George Clooney, Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, Tania León and U2.

Tiny Desk Playlist: The Holiday Concerts

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Tiny Desk Playlist: The Holiday Concerts

December 17, 2020 • From Sharon Jones to Amy Grant — and from Los Lobos to a fervent pair of hamsters — we revisit more than a decade's worth of seasonal Tiny Desk performances.

'Tis The Tiny Season: Our 5 Favorite Holiday Tiny Desk Concerts

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'Tis The Tiny Season: Our 5 Favorite Holiday Tiny Desk Concerts

December 23, 2019 • The Tiny Desk concert series is old enough to have some traditions of its own. Here are five of our favorite holiday performances from over the years.

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Amy Grant: Tiny Desk Concert

December 17, 2018 • Amy Grant maps her fabulous, four-decade career with some of her coziest and heartfelt Christmas songs, not to mention a delightful version of "Jingle Bells."

Tinsel Tales 4: Stories Told Through Song

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Tinsel Tales 4: Stories Told Through Song

November 20, 2017 • Hear stories of the season told through music interviews from the NPR archives, including talks with Sting, Amy Grant, Jon Batiste and more.

Tinsel Tales 4: NPR Christmas Stories Told Through Song

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Amy Grant On Faith, Songwriting And Christmas Blues

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Amy Grant On Faith, Songwriting And Christmas Blues

December 25, 2016 • The pop songwriter says she wants her album, Tennessee Christmas, "to feel like a good, steady companion, whether you're at the top of your game or struggling."

Amy Grant On Faith, Songwriting And Christmas Blues

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For Amy Grant, Beauty And Tragedy Give Way To 'Mercy'

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For Amy Grant, Beauty And Tragedy Give Way To 'Mercy'

May 12, 2013 • How Mercy Looks from Here begins with a flood, a funeral, a casualty of war and a family wedding.

For Amy Grant, Beauty And Tragedy Give Way To 'Mercy'

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