Eagles, Carole King, George Lucas Lead Kennedy Center Honorees
By Brian Ives
Legendary rock band the Eagles, iconic singer-songwriter Carole King and filmmaker and Star Wars creator George Lucas lead this year's Kennedy Center honorees. Other honorees include actress/singer Rita Moreno, conductor Seiji Ozawa and Broadway star Cicely Tyson.
The 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors will be take place on December 6, and will be taped for broadcast on Tuesday December 29 at 9 pm ET/PT on CBS.
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Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein said in a statement, "The music of the Eagles has endured as the quintessential American rock and roll sound for generations; Carole King’s heartfelt lyrics and tunes are woven throughout the tapestry of American music; George Lucas’ films have enriched our world with stories of epic adventure; Rita Moreno’s iconic spitfire roles are embedded in the heart of American culture; Seiji Ozawa’s artistic leadership as a conductor has set a new standard for orchestras around the world; and Cicely Tyson’s range of strong female roles on stage and screen have broken boundaries for women of color."