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Kennedy Center Honorees Carlos Santana and Shirley MacLaine attend a reception at the White House for the 2013 Kennedy Center Honorees on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington. The honorees this year include: opera singer Martina Arroyo, jazz musician Herbie Hancock, musician Billy Joel, actress Shirley MacLaine and musician Carlos Santana.
John Kerry and Teresa Heinz
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Secretary of State John Kerry and his wife Teresa Heinz Kerry arrive for a reception for Kennedy Center honorees hosted by President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Dec. 8, 2013.
Shirley MacLaine, Billy Joel and Herbie Hancock
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From left, Kennedy Center honorees Shirley MacLaine, Billy Joel and Herbie Hancock attend a reception at the White House for the 2013 Kennedy Center Honorees on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
Carlos Santana
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Kennedy Center Honoree Carlos Santana attends a reception at the White House for the 2013 Kennedy Center Honorees on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive for a reception at the White House for the 2013 Kennedy Center Honorees on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
Garth Brooks
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Singer Garth Brooks arrives for a reception for Kennedy Center honorees hosted by US President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Dec. 8, 2013.
Tony Bennett and Susan Crow
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Susan Crow and Tony Bennett pose on the red carpet during the The 36th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
Billy Joel and Alexis Roderick
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Billy Joel and Alexis Roderick pose on the red carpet during the The 36th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama attend the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington. The honorees this year include: opera singer Martina Arroyo, jazz musician Herbie Hancock, musician Billy Joel, actress Shirley MacLaine and musician Carlos Santana.
Shirley MacLaine and Carlos Santana
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Kennedy Center Honorees Shirley MacLaine and Carlos Santana attend the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
Michelle Obama
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First lady Michelle Obama attends the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
Kennedy Center Honorees
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President Barack Obama speaks during a reception for Kennedy Center Honors recipients in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Dec. 8, 2013.
Julie Chen
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Julie Chen poses on the red carpet during the The 36th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
Anna Kendrick
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Anna Kendrick poses on the red carpet during the The 36th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
Kathy Bates
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Kathy Bates poses on the red carpet during the The 36th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
Glenn Close
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Glenn Close poses on the red carpet during the The 36th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
Nancy Pelosi
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Representative Nancy Pelosi and guest pose on the red carpet during the The 36th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
Tom and Denise Morello
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Tom Morello and Denise Morello pose on the red carpet during the The 36th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
Norah O'Donnell
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Norah O'Donnell poses on the red carpet during the The 36th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center on on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
Montego Glover
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Montego Glover poses on the red carpet during the The 36th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
Florence Henderson
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Florence Henderson poses on the red carpet during the The 36th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
Cindy Blackman and Carlos Santana
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Cindy Blackman and Carlos Santana pose on the red carpet during the The 36th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
Charlie Rose
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Charlie Rose poses on the red carpet during the The 36th Kennedy Center Honors gala at the Kennedy Center on Dec. 8, 2013, in Washington.
Martina Arroyo
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Opera singer and honoree Martina Arroyo poses on the red carpet during the The 36th Kennedy Center Honors gala on Dec. 8, 2013.