The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts included Grant as one of their five distinguished Honorees to receive the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. Grant joined other honorees George Clooney, Gladys Knight, Tania Leon and U2.
Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein bestowing the Medallion on Grant (Photo: Elman Studio)
Michael W. Smith, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, Maren Morris, Natalie Hemby, CeCe Winans, BeBe Winans, Sheryl Crow, Brandi Carlisle, Katie Couric during tribute to Amy Grant during the Kennedy Center Honors. (Photo: CBS/Gail Schulman)
Amy Grant in KCH Honoree box
(Photo:CBS/Gail Schulman)
Grant in the Honoree Box with George Clooney, Gladys Knight
(Photo: Tracey Salazar)
Grant meeting Gladys Knight, George & Amal Clooney at the KCH Chairman’s Luncheon
(Photo: Elman Studio)
Keith Thomas, Brown Bannister, Grant, Vince Gill, Deanna Hemby, Jennifer Cooke, Ellie Holcomb, Drew Holcomb
(Photo: Tracey Salazar)
Vince Gill & Amy Grant
(Photo: Tracey Salazar)
ABOUT: The Kennedy Center Honors is a two-hour special celebrating performing arts icons for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. The 45th annual star-studded gala will honor acclaimed actor and filmmaker George Clooney; contemporary Christian pop singer-songwriter Amy Grant; the legendary singer of soul, gospel, R&B and pop Gladys Knight; Cuban-born American composer, conductor and educator Tania León; and iconic Irish rock band U2, comprised of band members Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, Jr. Honorees will be saluted by today’s leading performers from New York, Hollywood and the arts capitals of the world, accepting the recognition and gratitude of their peers through performances and tributes. Done+Dusted executive produces the special in association with ROK Productions, represented by Elizabeth Kelly, who serves as executive producer alongside David Jammy and Ian Stewart. Alex Rudzinski is the director.
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