Bette Midler Accepts 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize in Tulsa
Bette Midler accepted the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize in Tulsa, joined by Bryan Andrews.

Tulsa, OK, October 17, 2026 —
Bette Midler accepted the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize in Tulsa, according to the information provided. Bryan Andrews joined her. The brief announcement identifies Midler as the recipient and Tulsa as the location, but does not give further details about the presentation.
No date for the event was provided, and the announcement does not describe the ceremony, explain the selection of Midler, or specify Andrews’ role. It also does not include comments from Midler, Andrews or the prize organizers. The information does not say whether other people attended or whether any related events took place.
The report establishes the central details: Midler accepted the prize, the award is identified as the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize, and the event was in Tulsa. It does not provide background on the prize or information about its criteria, so those details cannot be established from the announcement alone.
Additional information about the timing and circumstances of the presentation was not provided. The announcement also does not indicate what Midler said when accepting the award or whether the organizers issued a statement. As a result, the confirmed account is limited to the acceptance in Tulsa and Andrews’ presence.
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