Bette has been chosen as the recipient of the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize.

Named after the legendaryfolk icon and presented by the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the award recognizes an artist “who best exemplifies Woody Guthrie’s spirit and work by speaking for the less fortunate through music, film, literature, dance or other art forms and serving as a positive force for social change.”

Bette will receive the Woody Guthrie Prize on Oct. 16 at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa. The evening, a fundraising event for the center, will include an intimate conversation between Bette and journalist Rona Elliott.

For sponsorship and other support opportunities, contact support@woodyguthriecenter.org.

For general event inquiries, contact info@woodyguthriecenter.org.