Kennedy Center Honors

"Since their inception in 1978, the Kennedy Center Honors have redefined America's perception of its artistic legacy and reinvented the way this nation rewards its artists. The Honors have been compared to a knighthood in Britain, or the French Legion of Honor -- the quintessential reward for a lifetime's endeavor. At the same time, the annual addition of new names to the roster of Honors recipients charts the international standard of excellence set by America's artists, as well as the aesthetic inspiration provided by artists of other nations who have achieved prominence on these shores."

Kennedy Center Honorees from Texas in the field of music:

George Jones (2008)
Van Cliburn (2001)
Willie Nelson (1998)
Mary Martin (1989)


For more information about the Kennedy Center Honors, please visit: http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/specialevents/honors/