The Kennedy Center Honors recognizes and celebrates individuals whose unique contributions have shaped the way we see ourselves, each other and our world. This year's recipients include country music icon George Strait, legendary rock band KISS (Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley), Tony Award-winning stage and screen star Michael Crawford, GRAMMY Award-winning disco pioneer Gloria Gaynor and blockbuster film powerhouse and Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone.