In his first turn as the chief of the Kennedy Center, President Trump decided to honor the King of Country Music George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Michael Crawford, Sylvester Stallone, and KISS.  Earlier today the president announced his picks for Kennedy Center honorees and said that he will host the ceremony himself — a first for any president. The Kennedy Center Honors, which recognize lifetime achievement in the performing arts have been given annually since 1978 and are the highlight of the center’s season each December. The award is considered a career highlight for the performers who receive it. With more than 60 No. 1 hits on the country charts, George Strait holds the record for the most chart-topping singles by any artist in any genre.

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