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Elton John Wins Glenn Gould Prize, Praises Canada
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- May 10, 2026
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- 113
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Summary
Elton John, the seventy-nine-year-old music legend, received the prestigious Glenn Gould Prize at a star-studded gala in Toronto. He shared the moment with his husband, David Furnish, a Scarborough native. The evening featured an all-Canadian lineup performing Eltons classics, including Diana Krall, Sarah McLachlan, and rising stars like Jeremy Dutcher and LOONY. Elton praised Canadas vibe and his deep ties to the country. He also handpicked mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo for the Glenn Gould Protégé Prize. With over three hundred twenty-seven million albums sold and full EGOT status, Elton emphasized the importance of lifting others up. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/be58eb9f0952439c