This year , like any other , the show was handing out medals to those representing '' the very best in American culture , '' as exemplified by honorees like Australia 's Dame Joan Sutherland and Britain 's Sir Elton John .
Joan Sutherland /people/person/nationality Australia
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Joan Sutherland
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