2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards

Distinguished Artist Award winner Richard "Little Richard" Penniman is greeted by fellow award winners Brenda Lee and Charlie Daniel during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Distinguished Artist Award winner Brenda Lee enjoys the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Distinguished Artist Award winner Charlie Daniel is greeted by Gov. Bill Lee and first lady Maria Lee during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Arts Leadership Award winner Ashley Capps (center) poses with Anne Pope, Joe Kilgore, Gov. Bill Lee and first lady Maria Lee during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Richard "Little Richard" Penniman is applauded for his Distinguished Artist Award during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Richard "Little Richard" Penniman addresses the audience after receiving his Distinguished Artist Award during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Distinguished Artist Award winner Charlie Daniel addresses the audience during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Arts Leadership Award winner Ashley Capps address the audience during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Folklife Heritage Award winner Janice Birchfield poses with Anne Pope, Joe Kilgore, Gov. Bill Lee and first lady Maria Lee during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Folklife Heritage Award winner Hattie Marshall-Duncan is greeted by Gov. Bill Lee during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Folklife Heritage Award winner Sally Wells is hugged by Gov. Bill Lee during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Distinguished Artist Award winner Joanna Higgs Ross is greeted by Gov. Bill Lee during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Distinguished Artist Award winner Charlie Daniel is greeted by Gov. Bill Lee during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Distinguished Artist Award winner Charlie Daniel (center) poses with Anne Pope, Joe Kilgore, Gov. Bill Lee and first lady Maria Lee during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Distinguished Artist Award winner Brenda Lee is hugged by Gov. Bill Lee during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Distinguished Artist Award winner Brenda Lee (center) poses with Gov. Bill Lee, first lady Maria Lee, Joe Kilgore and Anne Pope during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Governor Bill Lee listens during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Folklife Heritage Award winner Sue Willams addresses the audience during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Folklife Heritage Award winner Janice Birchfield plays a washtub bass with her band The Roan Mountain Hilltoppers during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Mandy Barnett performs a tribute to Brenda Lee during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Distinguished Artist Award winner Brenda Lee enjoys the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Arts Leadership Award winner Rich Boyd addresses the audience during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Arts Leadership Award winner Linda Caldwell addresses the audience during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Distinguished Artist Award winner Charlie Daniel addresses the audience during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.

Mandy Barnett performs a tribute to Brenda Lee during the 2019 Tennessee Governor's Arts Awards at the Governor's Residence Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn.