Stevie Wonder received the Presidential Medal of Freedom November 24 along with Meryl Streep, NBC anchor Tom Brokaw and 16 others at the White House. Marking his achievements, the medal is the highest honor granted to civilians in the U.S. and honors contributions to U.S. security or national interests of the United States, to world peace and cultural achievement, and other significant public or private endeavors. Stevie Wonder is one of the world’s most gifted singer-songwriters and transcends music genres creating a sound entirely his own while demonstrating his mastery of a range of instruments, styles, and themes. He is also a Kennedy Center Honoree, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and winner of 25 Grammys and an Academy Awards.
