Sir Elton John received the National Humanities Medal from US President Joe Biden. The award was held at the White House in Washington, DC, where John was honored alongside her husband, David Furnish, for their work in the fight against the AIDS epidemic.

During the ceremony, which took place on the South Lawn of the White House, John performed a six-song set that included Your Song, Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man (I Think It’s Gonna Be Long, Long), Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, Crocodile Rock and I am still standing.

“It is a great honor – and I mean sincerely – to present the National Humanities Medal to Sir Elton John,” Biden said. “Throughout his career, Elton has found his voice to help others and help them find their voice. With his hope, he made history rhyme for countless people in our country, which is what this evening is about.

“Elton has often spoken about how American music has changed his life and how different genres and sounds have influenced his own music and imagination. It’s clear that Elton John’s music has changed our lives. To David and the boys, thank you for sharing your husband and father with us.

“On behalf of the American people, thank you – and I say this sincerely – thank you for touching the soul of our nation.”

“I am honored to receive the National Humanities Medal from President Biden and the First Lady at such a spectacular White House event,” said Sir Elton. “It is moving for me to be recognized for the accomplishments of the Elton John AIDS Foundation Since I founded the Foundation at my kitchen table in Atlanta 30 years ago, I have pledged to leave no one behind. behind and I will continue this mission.

“We aspire to a future where people of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations and gender identities have the opportunity to live free from AIDS, stigma, injustice and abuse – and I am so grateful that the recognition loves it brings us one step closer to making it a reality.”

Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Tour is currently in the United States, with the next show taking place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX on Friday. His last show on American soil, scheduled for Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on November 20, will be broadcast live via Disney+. Full dates below.

Elton John Tour Dates: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

September 30: Arlington Globe Life Field, Texas, USA
October 2: Nashville Nissan Stadium, TN, USA
October 08: Santa Clara Levi’s® Stadium, California, USA
October 08: Santa Clara Levi’s® Stadium, California, USA
October 16: Tacoma Dome, WA, USA
October 17: Tacoma Dome, WA, USA
October 21: Vancouver BC Place, British Columbia, Canada
October 22: Vancouver BC Place, British Columbia, Canada
October 29: San Antonio Alamodome, Texas, USA
November 01: Las Vegas Allegiant Stadium, NV, USA
November 4: Houston Minute Maid Park, TX, USA
November 09: San Diego Petco Park, California, USA
November 11: Phoenix Chase Field, Arizona, USA
November 12: Phoenix Chase Field, Arizona, USA
November 17: Los Angeles Dodger Stadium, California, USA
November 19: Los Angeles Dodger Stadium, California, USA
November 20: Los Angeles Dodger Stadium, California, USA

January 10: Newcastle McDonald Jones Stadium, NSW, Australia
January 13: Melbourne AAMI Park, VIC, Australia
January 18: Sydney Allianz Stadium, NSW, Australia
January 21: Brisbane Suncorp Stadium, QLD, Australia
January 24: Christchurch Orangetheory Stadium, New Zealand
January 27: Auckland Mt Smart Stadium, New Zealand
January 28: Auckland Mt Smart Stadium, New Zealand

March 28: Dublin 3Arena, Ireland
March 29: Dublin 3Arena, Ireland
March 31: Belfast SSE Arena, UK
April 02: London The O2, United Kingdom
April 04: London The O2, United Kingdom
April 05: London The O2, United Kingdom
April 08: London The O2, United Kingdom
April 9: London The O2, UK
April 12: London The O2, UK
April 13: London The O2, UK
April 16: London The O2, UK
April 17: London The O2, UK
April 19: Birmingham Resorts World Arena, UK
April 22: Liverpool M&S Bank Arena, UK
April 23: Liverpool M&S Bank Arena, UK
April 27: Munich Olympiahalle, Germany
May 02: Hamburg Barclaycard Arena, Germany
04 May: Hamburg Barclaycard Arena, Germany
05 May: Hamburg Barclaycard Arena, Germany
May 08: Berlin Mercedes Benz Arena, Germany
May 10: Berlin Mercedes Benz Arena, Germany
May 11: Berlin Mercedes Benz Arena, Germany
May 13: Mannheim SAP Arena, Germany
May 16: Cologne Lanxess Arena, Germany
May 18: Cologne Lanxess Arena, Germany
May 19: Cologne Lanxess Arena, Germany
May 22: Barcelona Palau Sant Jordi, Spain
May 23: Barcelona Palau Sant Jordi, Spain
May 27: Sports Palace of Antwerp, Belgium
May 28: Antwerp Sports Palace, Belgium
May 31: Manchester Arena, UK
June 02: Manchester Arena, UK
June 03: Manchester Arena, UK
June 06: Leeds First Direct Arena, UK
June 10: Birmingham Utilita Arena, UK
June 11: Birmingham Utilita Arena, UK
June 13: Aberdeen P&J Live, UK
June 15: Aberdeen P&J Live, UK
June 17: Glasgow The SSE Hydro, UK
June 18: Glasgow The SSE Hydro, UK
June 25: Paris Accor Arena, France
June 27: Paris Accor Arena, France
June 28: Paris Accor Arena, France
01 July: Zurich Hallenstadion, Switzerland
July 02: Zurich Hallenstadion, Switzerland
July 5: Copenhagen Royal Arena, Denmark
July 7: Stockholm Tele2 Arena, Sweden
July 08: Stockholm Tele2 Arena, Sweden

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