George Strait will join Michael Crawford, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, Sylvester Stallone in being celebrated at December's 2025 Kennedy Center Honors hosted by President Donald Trump.

KISS bandmembers Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons once called President Donald Trump "abhorrent" and "out for himself." Now, the legendary rock band is being honored by him at the Kennedy Center.

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced this year’s recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors, which he presides over as the entity’s chairman. Among those set to receive the prestigious distinction are Gaynor, “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone, and the rock band Kiss.