TULSA, Okla. – Iconic actor, singer, and comedian Bette Midler accepted the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize at Tulsa’s iconic Cain’s Ballroom on Friday night.
The Woody Guthrie Prize recognizes artists who carry the Oklahoma native’s belief that music can be a force for good.
Friday night’s celebration included a silent auction featuring a signed ukulele from Midler’s own collection, a signed lithograph from Bob Dylan, and tickets for one of Garth Brooks’ upcoming shows in Tulsa…