Trump Announces 5 Kennedy Center Honorees That Include Michael Crawford, Kiss

What do a country singer, English-born Broadway singer, action actor, rock band and disco singer have in common. They are this year’s Kennedy Center honorees. President Donald Trump announced the honorees Wednesday, per…

Sandra RhodesAug 13, 20252 min read

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Trump joked as a portrait of Strait was unveiled when his name was announced. The presidentsaid he hoped the country crooner still looked that good.

Crawford originated the role of the phantom in Broadway’s “Phantom of the Opera.”

Trump said that he was present the night of Crawford made his Broadway debut in 1967.

“I think he’s one of the greatest talents I’ve ever actually seen,” Trump said.

Trump referred to Stallone, known for the “Rocky” movies and long-time Trump supporter, as a friend. He was not sure if Stallone would accept the honor.

“Some people don’t really want to be honored, they don’t care,” Trump said.

Gaylor is known for the disco hit “I Will Survive” and is the only female on the list.

“‘I Will Survive’ is an unbelievable song … it’s one of those few that get better every time you hear it,” Trump said.

Kiss, the only multi-member honoree, became famous in the ‘70s with face paint and rock-inspired outfits.

Last year, honorees included filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, rock band members of the Grateful Dead, singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt and jazz artist Arturo Sandoval, per USA Today.