Garth Brooks received the prestigious Kenny Center Honors this weekend.
Garth joined fellow honorees Dick Van Dyke, dancer and choreographer Debbie Allen, singer-songwriter Joan Baez, and violinist Midori.
I am humbled and grateful to EVERYONE that has celebrated this music over the years, this is OUR honor TOGETHER. To the singers and players who perform in the show tonight, thank you for making me fall in love with the music all over again. gratitude, respect, love, g #KCHonors pic.twitter.com/6bP5XvAou3
— Garth Brooks (@garthbrooks) June 6, 2021
During the ceremony, Jason Aldean, Bradley Cooper, John Travolta and Wayne Gretzky shared special messages to Garth.
.@garthbrooks “knocked down a lot of doors for the artists who followed him.”—@Jason_Aldean #KCHonors pic.twitter.com/cImH4PruKA
— The Kennedy Center (@kencen) June 7, 2021
Jimmie Allen got the crowd on its feet when he sang Garth’s hit ‘Friends in Low Places.’
We love these intimate moments that are only possible in an event like this… 💓
Up now: @JimmieAllen celebrates @GarthBrooks. #KCHonors pic.twitter.com/nPaEhrGCHT
— The Kennedy Center (@kencen) June 7, 2021
The Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight, performed ‘We Shall Be Free.’
We love a mutual fan-ship. 🥰@MsGladysKnight @GarthBrooks #KCHonors pic.twitter.com/KbiugiU7B8
— The Kennedy Center (@kencen) June 7, 2021
and Kelly Clarkson honored Garth with a performance of his hit ‘The Dance.’
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Let’s just say Garth loved every minute.
Feels like we might need more evidence… 👀 #KCHonors @garthbrooks pic.twitter.com/efOGfIxgJa
— The Kennedy Center (@kencen) June 7, 2021
If you missed out, you can stream the full ceremony on-demand for a limited time with @paramountplus.
photo credit: Garth Brooks/Instagram
Kelly Clarkson: DFree / Shutterstock.com
