Five more artists were added to the four-decade tradition of Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. on Sunday. The 42nd annual program, which will air December 15 on CBS, was hosted by previous recipient LL Cool J. We’ve got the complete list of performers for the 2019 Kch ceremony, which featured tributes to Earth, Wind and Fire, Sally Field, Linda Ronstadt, “Sesame Street” and Michael Tilson Thomas.
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Ronstadt is one of the top vocalists of the past five decades and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She has sold over 50 millions albums, had 31 gold and platinum records and has won 10 Grammy Awards. Her tribute featured Don Henley, Kevin Kline, Emmylou Harris, Carrie Underwood, Aaron Neville and Trisha Yearwood and Flor de Toloache.
Field is a two-time Oscar winning actress for “Norma Rae” and “Places in the Heart.
SEEKennedy Center Honors: 50 Entertainers Who Deserve To Be Selected
Ronstadt is one of the top vocalists of the past five decades and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She has sold over 50 millions albums, had 31 gold and platinum records and has won 10 Grammy Awards. Her tribute featured Don Henley, Kevin Kline, Emmylou Harris, Carrie Underwood, Aaron Neville and Trisha Yearwood and Flor de Toloache.
Field is a two-time Oscar winning actress for “Norma Rae” and “Places in the Heart.
- 12/9/2019
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
“Do you remember the 21st night of September?” In case you forgot, the city of Los Angeles declared today “Earth, Wind & Fire Day.”
City council members used the designation to recognize the hometown group and their iconic hit “September.”
Earlier this month, Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson invited Earth, Wind & Fire to L.A. City Hall to celebrate. Three members of the group made the trip — Ralph Johnson, Philip Bailey and Verdine White (founder Maurice White died in 2016).
The three were presented with city proclamations and got a chance to hear their single “Let’s Groove” playing in the background.
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Today was amazing. Huge thanks to @earthwindandfire & the entire @city.of.losangeles family for coming together to declare September 21st #EarthWindFire day!
City council members used the designation to recognize the hometown group and their iconic hit “September.”
Earlier this month, Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson invited Earth, Wind & Fire to L.A. City Hall to celebrate. Three members of the group made the trip — Ralph Johnson, Philip Bailey and Verdine White (founder Maurice White died in 2016).
The three were presented with city proclamations and got a chance to hear their single “Let’s Groove” playing in the background.
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Today was amazing. Huge thanks to @earthwindandfire & the entire @city.of.losangeles family for coming together to declare September 21st #EarthWindFire day!
- 9/22/2019
- by Anita Bennett
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2019 Kennedy Center Honors recipients were announced on Thursday. The 42nd annual class is Earth, Wind and Fire, Sally Field, Linda Ronstadt, “Sesame Street” and Michael Tilson Thomas. The event will be filmed on December 8 and will be broadcast December 15 on CBS.
SEEKennedy Center Honors: 50 Entertainers Who Deserve To Be Selected
Earth, Wind and Fire has been performing for five decades and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson will represent the group at the ceremony.
Field is a two-time Oscar winning actress for “Norma Rae” and “Places in the Heart.” She was also nominated for “Lincoln.” She is an Emmy winner and Tony Awards nominee plus more awards.
Ronstadt is one of the top vocalists of the past five decades and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She has sold over 50 millions albums,...
SEEKennedy Center Honors: 50 Entertainers Who Deserve To Be Selected
Earth, Wind and Fire has been performing for five decades and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson will represent the group at the ceremony.
Field is a two-time Oscar winning actress for “Norma Rae” and “Places in the Heart.” She was also nominated for “Lincoln.” She is an Emmy winner and Tony Awards nominee plus more awards.
Ronstadt is one of the top vocalists of the past five decades and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She has sold over 50 millions albums,...
- 7/18/2019
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Sesame Street, actress Sally Field, singer Linda Ronstadt, R&b band Earth, Wind & Fire and conductor and San Francisco Symphony co-founder Michael Tilson Thomas have been named the 2019 recipients of the 42nd annual Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements.
Sesame Street will be the first television program to ever receive the award. Co-founders Joan Ganz Cooney and Dr. Lloyd Morrisett will accept “on behalf of the show, Muppets creator Jim Henson, Muppets artists Caroll Spinney and Frank Oz, and the thousands of creatives who have built the program’s 50-year legacy.”
Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein praised this year’s honorees as “icons who, through their artistry, have left an indelible stamp on our collective cultural consciousness.”
Here are his descriptions of the five recipients:
“Earth, Wind & Fire’s hooks and grooves are the foundation of a seminal style that continues to shape our musical landscape”; “Sally Field has brought us unforgettable characters,...
Sesame Street will be the first television program to ever receive the award. Co-founders Joan Ganz Cooney and Dr. Lloyd Morrisett will accept “on behalf of the show, Muppets creator Jim Henson, Muppets artists Caroll Spinney and Frank Oz, and the thousands of creatives who have built the program’s 50-year legacy.”
Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein praised this year’s honorees as “icons who, through their artistry, have left an indelible stamp on our collective cultural consciousness.”
Here are his descriptions of the five recipients:
“Earth, Wind & Fire’s hooks and grooves are the foundation of a seminal style that continues to shape our musical landscape”; “Sally Field has brought us unforgettable characters,...
- 7/18/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Sally Field, Linda Ronstadt, veteran R&b group Earth, Wind & Fire, “Sesame Street” and conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, will be recognized at the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors, the organization announced on Thursday.
The 42nd annual awards will take place on Dec. 8 and will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 15 on CBS.
This year’s awards will be the first time an individual TV show has been recognized, and “Sesame Street” co-founders Joan Ganz Cooney and Dr. Lloyd Morrisett will accept the Kennedy Center Honors on behalf of themselves, Muppets creator Jim Henson (who died in 1990), Muppets artists Caroll Spinney and Frank Oz, and the thousands of creatives who have built the program’s 50-year legacy.
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Earth, Wind & Fire, which has featured at least over a dozen members in its time as a band, are being honored collectively as a musical group.
The 42nd annual awards will take place on Dec. 8 and will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 15 on CBS.
This year’s awards will be the first time an individual TV show has been recognized, and “Sesame Street” co-founders Joan Ganz Cooney and Dr. Lloyd Morrisett will accept the Kennedy Center Honors on behalf of themselves, Muppets creator Jim Henson (who died in 1990), Muppets artists Caroll Spinney and Frank Oz, and the thousands of creatives who have built the program’s 50-year legacy.
Also Read: Sally Field Relieved Burt Reynolds Will Never Read Her Memoir: 'This Would Hurt Him'
Earth, Wind & Fire, which has featured at least over a dozen members in its time as a band, are being honored collectively as a musical group.
- 7/18/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
It's the day made famous by Earth, Wind & Fire ... and only TMZ has video of band members Verdine White and Ralph Johnson singing an a cappella version of their epic, feel-good song. We got Verdine and Ralph at Lax ... and they wasted no time blessing us with an abbreviated rendition of "September." It'll make you feel good. It's the 40th anniversary of the timeless classic ... and Verdine and Ralph sound like they've still got it.
- 9/21/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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