Can you believe that it's already time to start talking about the Kennedy Center Honors? This years' ceremony will be taking place on December 7th and the five extraordinary honorees include Sting, Al Green, Tom Hanks, Lily Tomlin and ballerina Patricia McBride. The 2014 Kennedy Center Honors will set out to honor these five celebs for devoting their lives to making the world a more culturally vibrant place.
Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein said of the star studded honorees in an official press release: "Al Green's iconic voice stirs our souls in a style that is all his own; Tom Hanks has a versatility that ranks him among the greatest actors of any generation; one of the world's greatest ballerinas, Patricia McBride continues to carry forward her legacy for future generations; Sting's unique voice and memorable songwriting have entertained audiences for decades; and from the days of her early television and theatrical appearances, Lily Tomlin has made us laugh and continues to amaze us with her acting talent and quick wit."
While the ceremony will take place earlier in the month at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. The 2014 Kennedy Center Honors will air on CBS on December 30th at 9 p.m. ET. Each of the five- Sting, Al Green, Tom Hanks, Lily Tomlin and Patricia McBride will receive a touching tribute for their body of work- and it will no doubt end up being quite a memorable event for everyone who chooses to tune in.
What are your thoughts on the five performers that are this years' honorees? Both Sting and Al Green have the kind of voices that can never be duplicated and the same can be said for Tom Hanks acting chops or Lily Tomlin's comedic timing from Saturday Night Live (back when it was consistently funny). Will you be tuning in to watch The Kennedy Center Honors later this year? Tell us in the comments below!
