By Brandy McDonnellFeatures writerbmcdonnell@oklahoman.comOklahoma native and Country Music Hall of Famer Garth Brooks will be honored with the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in a star-studded concert special airing Sunday night on PBS. Named for the iconic songwriting team of brothers George and Ira Gershwin, the prestigious prize recognizes "a living musical artist’s lifetime achievement in promoting the genre of song as a vehicle of entertainment, information, inspiration and cultural understanding.Read more on NewsOK.com

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