We had big dreams then, fueled in part by the commonly held belief at home that America smiles on Ireland. Our first show was at the Ritz in New York City, the second, The Bayou in D.C. In December 1980, we made our first trip across the Atlantic to America. The Kennedy Center’s commitment to the arts is unparalleled and I am so very grateful for this moment." It is dedicated to all those who paved the path for me to be able to accomplish the wonderful blessings I’ve been able to receive. I stand here with my fans, my family, my friends, my team, and my faith in accepting such an amazing distinction. To be honored as a Kennedy Center Honoree is among the highlights of my career. I have been blessed with so much in my life and this certainly stands with those achievements at the top of that list. It would have been the dream of all dreams. You could never have told me as a young girl starting my career that I would be honored on a stage such as this, with artists and humanitarians such as these-it just wouldn’t have seemed possible. "I’m humbled beyond words to be included amongst this prestigious group of individuals, both past and present. Stevie Wonder (1999), Smokey Robinson (2006), Diana Ross (2007), Lionel Richie (2017), and Berry Gordy have been honored previously.īoth Gladys Knight and U2 gave statements about their honors. Previous bands that received the honor are: The Who (2008), Led Zeppelin (2012), Eagles (2016), and Earth, Wind & Fire (2019).Īs for Knight, she is the fifth Motown Records alumnus to receive the honor. Since the Kennedy Center Honors focused entirely on individuals until 2008, U2 is just the fifth band to receive the honor. Last year's honorees included singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, Motown founder Berry Gordy, entertainer Bette Midler, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, and operatic bass-baritone Justino Díaz. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced that Gladys Knight and U2 are among the honorees who will be recognized at the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements.īesides the beloved R&B singer and alternative band, other honorees include the “Queen of Christian Pop” Amy Grant, actor and director George Clooney, and the Cuban-born composer, conductor, and educator Tania León.
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