WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump unveiled the 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees during an event at the performing arts hall on Wednesday.
“This year, the voters elected a truly exceptional class of honorees, I mean, really exceptional,” Trump said during the ceremony.
Five artists and groups, including country music superstar George Strait, Broadway actor Michael Crawford, action movie star Sylvester Stallone, disco diva Gloria Gaynor, and rock band Kiss, were selected for the prestigious recognition of artistic excellence.
Honorees’ photos were revealed from behind red silk coverings as the president announced their names.
Strait sold more than 120 million records worldwide over his four-decade career, compiled 60 number one hit songs—including, among others, “All My Ex’s Live in Texas,” “Amarillo by Morning,” and “Ocean Front Property”—and recorded 33 certified platinum albums….
Trump Names Kennedy Center Honorees, Says He’ll Host Awards Show
