Elton John achieves rare EGOT status with Emmy win for Dodger Stadium farewell concert special
Elton John has achieved the monumental EGOT status
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
Published - Jan 16, 2024, 10:55 AM ET
Last Updated - Jan 16, 2024, 10:56 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elton John has achieved EGOT status.
The famed British singer-pianist won an Emmy Award on Monday night for best variety special (live) for “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium,” a three-hour concert documentary that streamed on Disney+.
John said he was “incredibly humbled” for joining the elite group of EGOT winners who have won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.
“The journey to this moment has been filled with passion, dedication, and the unwavering support of my fans all around the world,” John, 76, said in a statement after winning his trophy.
