Songs performed in tribute included Running to Stand Still (with Guthrie’s Bound for Glory nod), Sunday Bloody Sunday, One, Pride (In the Name of Love), and Yahweh, with a snippet of Guthrie’s Jesus Christ.

Cain’s Ballroom, the historic Tulsa venue linked to U2’s early fame, hosted the award ceremony for the Woody Guthrie Prize.

Beyond the prize, recent U2 coverage includes Bono and The Edge performances on YouTube and conversations with other musicians on U2X Radio.

U2’s Bono and The Edge were honored with the Woody Guthrie Prize in Tulsa, recognizing their embodiment of Guthrie’s social consciousness, at a ceremony held at Cain’s Ballroom, a venue they once headlined during the Boy tour in 1981.

The surprise fundraising set featured acoustic performances of Guthrie-connected songs such as Sunday Bloody Sunday, One, and a cover of Jesus Christ, weaving Guthrie’s folk roots into the night.

A YouTube excerpt captures five songs from the night, including Running to Stand Still, Sunday Bloody Sunday, One, Pride, and Guthrie’s Jesus Christ snippet, plus Yahweh.

Anna Canoni highlighted her family’s appreciation for U2’s long-standing activism and humanitarian work through their art.

The U2 night coverage is titled Aligned for Decades, guiding readers to more details about the event.

Bono and The Edge participated in an intimate discussion with T Bone Burnett about using music as a catalyst for global change.

The induction places U2 alongside past Guthrie Prize honorees like Bruce Springsteen and Mavis Staples, underscoring their role as advocates for justice.

Audio from the event, including the Bono–Edge conversation with Burnett and their acoustic set, is now available on YouTube.

The announcement also notes Bono and The Edge’s appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025, though the Tulsa prize ceremony occurred earlier.