Kennedy Center Honors 2025

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts celebrated five extraordinary Honorees at the 48th Kennedy Center Honors, recognizing their lifetime of artistic achievement: country music icon George Strait, legendary rock band KISS (Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley), Tony-award winning stage and screen star Michael Crawford, Grammy-winning disco pioneer Gloria Gaynor, blockbuster film powerhouse and Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone.
“For nearly half a century, this tradition has celebrated those whose voices and visions tell our nation’s story and share it with the world. This year’s Honorees have left an indelible mark on our history, reminding us that the arts are for everyone.”
—Ambassador Richard Grenell, Kennedy Center President