Country Music

At 73, George Strait — the undisputed King of Country — has been named a 2025 Kennedy Center Honoree. This honor places him in the company of cultural giants like Michael Crawford, Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, and the legendary rock band Kiss. And yet, Strait arrives as he always has — grounded, authentic, and unshaken by trends, carrying with him the quiet dignity of a true cowboy.

Introduction THE NATION TIPS ITS HAT — George Strait Named 2025 Kennedy Center Honoree At...