The 90-minute special was taped by WETA at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. on November 19, 2014 at the special event celebrating Joel's receipt of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

The special will feature appearances from Billy Joel, as well as Tony Bennett, Boyz II Men, Gavin DeGraw, Michael Feinstein, Josh Groban, Natalie Maines, John Mellencamp and LeAnn Rimes.

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey also performs as well as a dance ensemble performance from Twyla Tharp's "Movin' Out." The station sent over the following details about the set list from the special night that will be part of the PBS Arts special:

Billy Joel: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Broadcast Performance List:

Twyla Tharp Dance Ensemble: MEDLEY: "The River of Dreams" / "Keeping the Faith" / "Only the Good Die Young"
Boyz II Men: "The Longest Time"
LeAnn Rimse: "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)"
Gavin DeGraw: "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me"
Josh Groban: "She's Always a Woman"
Michael Feinstein: Gershwin Exposition
Natalie Maines: "She's Got a Way"
John Mellencamp: "Allentown" (Acoustic)
Twyla Tharp Dance Duet: "Shameless
Tony Bennett: "New York State of Mind"

The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song Award Presentation: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy (R-CA23), U.S. Representative Candice Miller (R-MI10), U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA12), U.S. Representative Gregg Harper (R-MS3) and Dr. James H. Billington, the Librarian of Congress.

Billy Joel Acceptance Speech
Billy Joel: "Movin' Out"
Billy Joel: "Vienna"
Billy Joel: "Miami 2017 (I've Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)"
Billy Joel: "You May Be Right"

Kevin Spacey & Full Cast Finale with Billy Joel: "Piano Man"