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\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n The 2023 Kennedy Center Honors<\/strong><\/a><\/em> special is airing this week and it marks the 46th celebration of the arts from the nation\u2019s capital!<\/p>\n Billy Crystal<\/strong><\/a>, Queen Latifah<\/strong><\/a>, Renee Fleming<\/strong><\/a>, Dionne Warwick<\/strong><\/a>, and Barry Gibb<\/strong><\/a> are being honored at this year\u2019s event, which was pre-taped earlier this month at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n CBS will be airing the special on Wednesday (December 27) at 9pm ET\/PT and we have the star-studded list of performers and presenters who will appear. <\/p>\n The Kennedy Center Honors recognizes and celebrates individuals whose unique contributions have shaped the way we see ourselves, each other and our world. Recipients have each had an impact on the rich tapestry of American life and culture through the performing arts. Whether in music, dance, theater, opera, motion pictures or television, each Kennedy Center Honoree has a unique place in the national consciousness and their influence has inspired audiences from all walks of life.<\/p>\n Head inside to see the full list of performers\u2026<\/em><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n Keep scrolling for the full list of performers\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n OPENING NUMBER<\/strong> DIONNE WARWICK TRIBUTE<\/strong><\/p>\n BILLY CRYSTAL TRIBUTE<\/strong><\/p>\n QUEEN LATIFAH TRIBUTE<\/strong><\/p>\n RENEE FLEMING TRIBUTE<\/strong><\/p>\n BARRY GIBB TRIBUTE<\/strong><\/p>\n Check out photos from the red carpet!<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n
Host Gloria Estefan<\/strong><\/a> will perform \u201cConga\u201d and \u201cGet on Your Feet\u201d with Sheila E<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n
Yo-Yo<\/strong>, D-Nice<\/strong>, and RM Band<\/strong> perform \u201cLatifah\u2019s Had It Up to Here\u201d
MC Lyte<\/strong>, Monie Love<\/strong> and D-Nice<\/strong> perform \u201cLadies First\u201d
MC Lyte<\/strong>, Monie Love<\/strong>, Yo-Yo<\/strong>, Van Van<\/strong> and D-Nice<\/strong> perform \u201cU.N.I.T.Y \u201d
Rapsody<\/strong> performs \u201cJust Another Day\u201d
The Clark Sisters <\/strong>perform \u201cYou Brought the Sunshine,\u201d \u201cWinki\u2019s Theme,\u201d \u201cI Know Where I\u2019ve Been\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Julia Bullock<\/strong>, Ailyn P\u00e9rez<\/strong>, Angel Blue<\/strong>, Nadine Sierra<\/strong> perform \u201cSong to the Moon\u201d with Patrick Summers
Dove Cameron<\/strong><\/a> performs \u201cThe Light in the Piazza\u201d with Patrick Vaccariello
Tituss Burgess<\/strong>, Susan Graham<\/strong>, Christine Baranski<\/strong>, Rev. Stef & Jubilation Choir <\/strong>perform \u201cYou\u2019ll Never Walk Alone\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Little Big Town<\/strong><\/a> performs \u201cLonely Days\u201d
Michael Bubl\u00e9<\/strong><\/a> performs \u201cHow Can You Mend a Broken Heart\u201d
Ben Platt<\/strong><\/a> performs \u201cNights on Broadway\u201d with Wayne Linsey
Ariana DeBose<\/strong><\/a> performs disco medley of \u201cHow Deep Is Your Love,\u201d \u201cNight Fever,\u201d \u201cStayin\u2019 Alive,\u201d \u201cYou Should Be Dancin\u2019\u201d with Chloe Flower<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n