WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 06: Honorees (Back Row L-R) Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss of KISS and (Front Row L-R) Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Michael Crawford pose for the class photo at the 48th Kennedy Center Honors Medallion Reception at the U.S. Department of State on December 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)

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The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast on CBS on Tuesday night. The event will honor notable actors and musicians, with this year’s honorees being Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor, KISS, Sylvester Stallone, and George Strait.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 06: Honorees (Back Row L-R) Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss of KISS and (Front Row L-R) Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Michael Crawford pose for the class photo at the 48th Kennedy Center Honors Medallion Reception at the U.S. Department of State on December 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)

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Crawford is a theater actor who has appeared in numerous plays on both Broadway and London’s West End. He is best known as the original Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera.

Gaynor is the singer of the hit song “I Will Survive,” as well as a two-time Grammy winner.

KISS, a band formed by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley, is known for its theatrical stage makeup. The band is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Stallone is best known for his role as Rocky Balboa in the Rocky franchise, as well as his role as the titular character in Rambo.

Strait is one of the bestselling country music artists of all time and is the only artist with a top 10 hit every year for over three decades. His hit songs include “Amarillo by Morning,” “Check Yes or No,” and “Write This Down.”

Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell said of this year’s event: “For nearly half a century, this tradition has celebrated those whose voices and visions tell our nation’s story and share it with the world. This year’s Honorees have left an indelible mark on our history, reminding us that the arts are for everyone.”

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