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U2's Bono and The Edge Honored with Prestigious Woody Guthrie Prize
22 Oct, 2025
Summary
- U2 members Bono and The Edge accept Woody Guthrie Prize
- Perform surprise 6-song set including Guthrie song snippets
- Drew Barrymore wins upset over Kelly Clarkson at 2025 Daytime Emmys
On Tuesday, October 22nd, 2025, U2 members Bono and The Edge accepted the prestigious 2025 Woody Guthrie Prize at a ceremony held at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The award recognizes artists who embody the legendary folk singer's belief that music can be a force for social justice and change.
Prior to the award presentation, Bono and The Edge participated in an onstage conversation about art and activism with producer and musician T Bone Burnett. The pair then surprised attendees with a six-song performance, seamlessly incorporating snippets of Woody Guthrie songs into U2 classics like "Running to Stand Still" and "Pride (In the Name of Love)".
In a separate and unexpected development, actress Drew Barrymore won the 2025 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host, defeating reigning champion Kelly Clarkson in an upset victory.
