Current:Home > BackGrateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Francis Ford Coppola to receive Kennedy Center Honors-InfoLens
Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Francis Ford Coppola to receive Kennedy Center Honors
View Date:2024-12-23 15:19:11
A new class of Kennedy Center Honors recipients is here.
Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, rock band members of the Grateful Dead, singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt and jazz artist Arturo Sandoval were among the honorees announced by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday for their achievements and contributions to the arts.
The Apollo theater in Harlem, New York, is also an honoree — a historic first for the Kennedy Center to honor an institution. The special declaration comes as the venue, which has championed Black talent, celebrates its 90th anniversary.
"The Grateful Dead has always been about community, creativity, and exploration in music and presentation. We've always felt that the music we make embodies and imparts something beyond the notes and phrases being played — and that is something we are privileged to share with all who are drawn to what we do — so it also must be said that our music belongs as much to our fans, the Dead Heads, as it does to us. This honor, then, is as much theirs as ours," the band, comprised of Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Bobby Weir, said in a press release.
Coppola said, "I consider myself very fortunate to have been able to collaborate with great artists and wonderful people throughout my career, and I have never stopped learning. There is no greater honor than to be included along with those who inspired me, who I looked up to, and who gave me encouragement when times were dim."
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Francis Ford Coppolaaddresses inappropriate on-set accusations: 'I'm too shy'
Raitt added: "There is no higher level of esteem nor as delightful a celebration and I want to extend my sincere thanks to all who have chosen me to receive this honor."
"Our Honorees this year have each played an invaluable, pioneering role in developing American culture — not with one act of art but with their decades-long devotion to pushing creative boundaries," said Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter in a press release.
When are the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors?
The 47th annual Kennedy Center Honors will air on Dec. 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and will be streaming on Paramount+ (premium subscribers can stream live).
Last year's Kennedy Center Honors included singer Dionne Warwick; actor and comedian Billy Crystal; actress, singer and rapper Queen Latifah; soprano Renée Fleming; and singer-songwriter Barry Gibb.
veryGood! (89373)
Related
- Suspect in deadly 2023 Atlanta shooting is deemed not competent to stand trial
- LSU leads college football Week 11 Misery Index after College Football Playoff hopes go bust
- Here's Your First Look at The White Lotus Season 3 With Blackpink’s Lisa and More Stars
- Prayers and cheeseburgers? Chiefs have unlikely fuel for inexplicable run
- Tesla Cybertruck modifications upgrade EV to a sci-fi police vehicle
- These Michael Kors’ Designer Handbags Are All Under $150 With an Extra 22% off for Singles’ Day
- The charming Russian scene-stealers of 'Anora' are also real-life best friends
- Oregon's Dan Lanning, Indiana's Curt Cignetti pocket big bonuses after Week 11 wins
- Martin Scorsese on faith in filmmaking, ‘The Saints’ and what his next movie might be
- When does 'Dune: Prophecy' come out? Release date, cast, where to watch prequel series
Ranking
- November 2024 full moon this week is a super moon and the beaver moon
- 'Climate change is real': New York parks employee killed as historic drought fuels blazes
- QTM Community Introduce
- Miami Marlins hiring Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough as manager
- Benny Blanco Reveals Selena Gomez's Rented Out Botanical Garden for Lavish Date Night
- Trump is likely to name a loyalist as Pentagon chief after tumultuous first term
- A list of mass killings in the United States this year
- Kennesaw State football coach Brian Bohannon steps down after 10 seasons amid first year in FBS
Recommendation
-
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson weighs in on report that he would 'pee in a bottle' on set
-
Todd Golden to continue as Florida basketball coach despite sexual harassment probe
-
Elon Musk says 'SNL' is 'so mad' Trump won as he slams Dana Carvey's impression
-
Climate Advocacy Groups Say They’re Ready for Trump 2.0
-
What are the best financial advising companies? Help USA TODAY rank the top U.S. firms
-
Sister Wives’ Janelle Brown Alleges Ex Kody Made False Claims About Family’s Finances
-
2 Florida women charged after shooting death of photographer is livestreamed
-
'Yellowstone's powerful opening: What happened to Kevin Costner's John Dutton?