Country superstar Reba McEntire just joined an exclusive club. The 62-year-old received a Kennedy Center Honor last night, December 2, in Washington, D.C. Right by her side was her boyfriend Anthony “Skeeter” Lasuzzo. Also among the honorees were Cher, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the creators of Hamilton, jazz musician Wayne Shorter, and composer Philip Glass. The show won’t air until December 26, but click through the gallery for all the info on the ceremony.
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The “Behind These Hazel Eyes” singer said of Reba, “Sometimes when we meet our heroes, it doesn’t always pan out, but my
friendship with you became one of the highlights of my life.”
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Kelly performed Reba’s song “Fancy.”
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Anthony was right there to support Reba on her big night. They first stepped out together at the Grammys earlier this year.
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Cher, meanwhile, was honored with tributes from
Whoopi Goldberg,
Cyndi Lauper, and
Amanda Seyfried. Amanda starred with Cher in this summer’s box office smash
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
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Cyndi performed “If I Could Turn Back Time.” The 72-year-old is also currently the subject of a Broadway musical, The Cher Show, which opens tonight.
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Lin, 38, and his Hamilton collaborators Alex Lacamoire, Thomas Kail, and Andy Blankenbuehler were presented with special award that recognizes contemporary works of art (the regular Honor is for career legacies).
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What do you think of Reba receiving a Kennedy Center Honor? Sound off in the comments!
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The “Behind These Hazel Eyes” singer said of Reba, “Sometimes when we meet our heroes, it doesn’t always pan out, but my
friendship with you became one of the highlights of my life.”
Photo credit: Getty Images
Kelly performed Reba’s song “Fancy.”
Photo credit: Getty Images
Anthony was right there to support Reba on her big night. They first stepped out together at the Grammys earlier this year.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Cher, meanwhile, was honored with tributes from
Whoopi Goldberg,
Cyndi Lauper, and
Amanda Seyfried. Amanda starred with Cher in this summer’s box office smash
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Cyndi performed “If I Could Turn Back Time.” The 72-year-old is also currently the subject of a Broadway musical, The Cher Show, which opens tonight.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Lin, 38, and his Hamilton collaborators Alex Lacamoire, Thomas Kail, and Andy Blankenbuehler were presented with special award that recognizes contemporary works of art (the regular Honor is for career legacies).
Photo credit: Getty Images
What do you think of Reba receiving a Kennedy Center Honor? Sound off in the comments!
Photo credit: Getty Images
