U2 will receive the prestigious 2025 Woody Guthrie Prize, awarded annually to artists who embody the late folk singer’s “social consciousness and musical legacy.” While the award is presented to all four members of the group, Bono and The Edge will accept the honor during the ceremony on October 21 at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This will mark their first time returning to the legendary venue since U2’s 1981 tour in support of their debut album, Boy. “U2 embodies the mission of the Woody Guthrie Prize, using music to confront injustice and inspire action,” said Cady Shaw, senior director of the Woody Guthrie Center. “By presenting the 2025 Woody Guthrie Prize to U2, we honor a legacy of music that continues to challenge who we are and connect us the world over.” Previous recipients of the prize include last year’s honoree, Tom Morello, along with Bruce Springsteen (2021), Joan Baez (2020), and Pete Seeger (2014), among others. (Consequence of Sound)
