Here’s a rundown of this year’s honorees and what you need to know about how they were honoured at the Kennedy Center Honors 2022 ceremony, which will soon appear on CBS.

Soon, CBS will telecast the Kennedy Center Honors 2022, giving fans their first look at the star-studded event and all of the honorees. The annual presentation, which included performances, was taped on the stage of the Kennedy Center Opera House on December 4. The awardees were recognised for their work in a wide range of disciplines.

The Executive Committee of the Center’s Board of Trustees confirms the recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors, which are given to those who have made significant contributions to American culture in the fields of music, dance, theatre, opera, film, and television. According to Just Jared, the only qualification for nomination is outstanding achievement, and the categories for The Honors do not correspond to specific artistic disciplines. The National Anthem was performed this year by country music icon Trisha Yearwood.

What time and channel will the 2022 Kennedy Center Honors air?

On Wednesday, December 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, CBS will broadcast the Kennedy Center Honors 2022. It will also be available live and on-demand via the Paramount+ streaming service.

To whom will the 2022 Kennedy Center Honors go?

This year’s Kennedy Center honorees include actor and director George Clooney, soul icon Gladys Knight, Christian music singer/songwriter Amy Grant, composer and conductor Tania Leon, and Irish rockers U2. Vice President Kamila Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff, as well as President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, were also in attendance, and all four couples sat together in the presidential box of the Center’s Opera House. Honorees were feted for their efforts with a variety of performances and moving speeches from colleagues and friends.

Recognition goes to George Clooney.

Julia Roberts gave an emotional speech and wore a garment covered in images of George Clooney to the Kennedy Center Honors to honour the actor. While Brad Pitt gave a recap of Clooney’s career in the video tribute, fellow actor Matt Damon poked fun of him by calling him “everyone’s sixth-favorite Batman.” George Clooney’s father, Nick, 88, made a surprise virtual appearance and spoke highly of his son, saying, “He has never ceased surprising me, never stopped learning…. George’s best and most significant work is still ahead of him.”

Directing Story: Julia Roberts
Matthew Damon, Nicholas Clooney, Richard Kind, and Don Cheadle pay tribute. Bradley Pitt as the film’s narrator Tribute How High the Moon is performed by Dianne Reeves, Terreon Gully, Martin Wind, and John Beasley.

Recipient: Gladys Knight
Gladys Knight stated, “I feel like he’s my brother, I’ve been knowing him so long,” after collecting the prestigious award from Vice President Joe Biden, as reported by USA Today.

Author in Chief: LL Cool J
Michael Tilson is your host. Thomas \sTribute Artists Performing Midnight Train to Georgia by Garth Brooks When Mickey Guyton sings “Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me,” it’s the best thing that could have happened to him.

Performer Ariana DeBose Something I Picked Up From the Grapevine
Mickey Guyton, Ariana DeBose, Patti LaBelle, and Garth Brooks are on stage. And That’s Why We Have Friends

Amy Grant, the Honoree

With this award, Amy Grant made history as the first modern Christian artist to be recognised by the Kennedy Center. Katie Couric called Grant’s music “the perfect balm for turbulent times and wounded souls,” while Broadway great Chita Rivera honoured her for 40 years of work.

Storyteller in Chief: A Tribute to Katie Couric Sheryl Crow sings “Baby, Baby,” and “The Highwomen” are Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris, and Amanda Shires. The musical guests on Jason Isbell’s “Somewhere Down the Road” are BeBe & CeCe Winans and Michael W. Smith. Howard University’s Gospel Choir invites you to join them in praising the Lord and El Shaddai.

The award goes to: U2

While honouring U2 at the Kennedy Center Honors, Sean Penn called them “the most constantly relevant band in history.” Beyoncé, Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, and Finneas all spoke lines from U2 songs in the video tribute, which also featured archival performance footage of the band over the years.

Author and Director Sean Penn

Sacha Baron Cohen Tribute Show Host Billie Eilish, Finneas, Harry Styles, and Beyoncé Pay Homage in Film Narrators Elevation by Eddie Vedder and With or Without You by Hozier, Jamala, and Brandi Carlile are performed by the artists.

Award Recipient: Tania León

León, who immigrated to the United States from Cuba in 1967 and helped establish the Dance Theatre of Harlem, was honoured by singer Alicia Hall Moran. Having “created moments in time inspired by art, history, and nature,” Tania has become a “teacher, a mentor, and a guru,” as described by Moran.

Story Supervisor: Anna Deavere Smith

Tribute Chloe Flower, with the Dance Theatre of Harlem Company, presents a performance of Tumbao. Malguena is performed by Anna Deavere Smith and Jael Dolce Young Tania.
Oh Yemanja is performed by Jason, Alicia Hall Moran, and Sterling Elliott.
The KC Orchestra will feature Jeri Lynne Johnson and Joe Kwon in Stride, and the members of Sphinx will also be in attendance.