45th Kennedy Center Honors - White House Reception

[@csandford6011]

To Gladys Knight congratulations you are one of my old time favorites from many many years ago. You bring back a lot of good memories and more to come.

[@phampton16]

Congratulations Queen 🎉🎉🎉

[@lyricalalchemist4091]

So happy to see Amy Grant among the number who are being honored. Time after time and counting, she has been such a light in the darkness, a comforting hug to the hurting, and a joy unparralled in celebrating this precious thing we call life. She does this all with her remarkable gift of song and a pure sweet voice like that of an angel. She always seeks with passion to find and spotlight that which brings us together while still celebrating our individuality. She lives a beautiful example of not only a powerful faith in God, but also a profound faith in each other. May her music and her message of love play on...we're listening. Congratulations to her and to everyone on that stage.

[@david0321able]

Me too. Her music has bless me for yrs.

[@veeherreraJanecka]

Well said. Agree. I met her in 2006 and her graciousness and warmth were so healing. And Her music has only become even more rich and meaningful to me. She s a gift. Her name fits.

[@robynw77ify]

Amen! She has helped me through the hardest times of life. You said it so well. Thank you for bringing class back, President Biden!

[@lab4389]

So so happy to see The Kennedy Honors again in the White House. They are so important. Congratulations to all of the recipients. 👏🏻💯

[@phampton16]

Congratulations to everyone ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@JeremiahsFiles]

And congratulations to all the Honorees from 2017 to 2019, including Sesame Street, the first TV show to be honored by the Kennedy Center. I still wish the White House could host a reception in honor of the 15 past recipients who were honored from 2017 to 2019.

[@nancyferguson2321]

I am so happy to see the Kennedy honours continue such a tribute to arts and life! Thank you 😊

[@maame6224]

Beautiful speech Mr President & congrats to all!❤❤🙏🙏

[@jld4870]

What a beautiful tribute…let’s pray we all can choose to support the successes of our fellow man and woman. Thank you President Biden and all the honorees!

[@eddierosa250]

I am most impressed with the Cuban classical composer/musician, Tania Leon. The woman has accomplished so much in her lifetime. Kudos to she and her Cuban spirit of excellence.

[@cacildoneto5090]

U2 is The Greatest Rock Band of all Time ! 🫶🇧🇷🤘

[@alanlittle3941]

Well done Bono The Edge Adam and Larry and lovely words from the president

[@kathleenflinchbaugh1956]

Al though not a fan of President Biden, I must admit he did an awesome job introducing each recipient of the award. All words wonderfully said. Thankyou Mr. President for setting aside all the hate. And brought peace to that evening.

[@officiallouisbarreto]

As a supporter of President Biden I really appreciate your comment, it shows your true spirit in unity and your ability to look pass politics. We need more people like you Kathleen, Merry Christmas to you and blessings!

[@kathleenflinchbaugh1956]

@@officiallouisbarreto Thankyou so much for your wonderful reply. There are those times that you must look past all the hate mongers, and look and recognize the good in people. May you have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A WONDERFUL HAPPY 2023NEW YEAR.🥰🥰

[@vbranco6726]

I do feel President Biden does believe in his heart that we have more in common than that which divides us. We just need to unite, be kind to each other, be American! Peace and Love

[@denisecampbell6736]

This is just so very refreshing to see & read. I needed this thread tonight. Thank you to the both of you & a Very Merry Christmas & a Happy 2022 from me & mine in 🇨🇦 to you & yours!! Take Care!! 😊

[@donnabruhn6907]

This is what a truly good man looks and acts like.

[@lauraberendson4032]

I always look forward to this show every year and I've never actually heard the beginning like this so this is wonderful to see and so great to see a real president's back hosting. Gladys Knight is absolutely fantastic and I'm so glad she is being honored. It is well deserved at a long time coming.

[@bchlvr645]

@Laura Berendson I really like the receptions also. President Biden did great. I hope you can find the reception that President Obama hosted, it was really good. Tom Hanks & Sting are among the honorees and President Obama is really funny. 😉

[@JeremiahsFiles]

I just loved seeing the receptions that President Biden hosted. You know, I wish he could host a reception in honor of Sesame Street & 14 other Kennedy Center Honorees who were honored between 2017 & 2019, so I wrote a couple of letters to him, asking him to host a reception to congratulate these 15 past Honorees for being honored by the Kennedy Center.

[@yasisoufi]

This is my most favorite award of the year and this year honorees are truly the A listers. And Prst Biden is so welcoming and honest on describing everyone of them. ❤

[@jco6528]

Love this so much. Amy and U2/Bono are my musical heroes. They are all so deserving, ALL of the honorees. What a tremendous privilege to honor these beautiful souls. ✌🥰❤

[@JillontheLake]

So refreshing to have our leader talk about the accomplishments of others and not taking about himself & his lies and visions grandeur. Biden is alot of things but his most endearing quality to me is his empathy for others. A big heart & a selfless soul. You can't deny that.

[@ateam404]

He’s in awe of them. Amazing group of honorees.

[@joykennedyhughes6269]

Mr President. You made me proud. You definitely have “soul.” Blessings to you and Dr Jill. 🙏

[@michaelmcclure7758]

I am beyond thrilled to see Amy Grant being honored! She's a true gift to this world. God Bless her always!

[@georgiosdedes]

Congratulations to all. What a great honor. Well deserved to all. What a recongition for U2, my heroes from my beloved Ireland.

[@scm0717]

LOVE U2.

[@ajdutari]

Mr. President, your presentation gave true meaning to the achievements of each honoree, and their contribution to the world, in particular, to the american way of life. Your remarks were a credit to yourself, and to the nation you represent. Well done, Sir.

[@fifermcgee5971]

It was straight from the heart.

[@veeherreraJanecka]

@@fifermcgee5971 he has a beautiful heart. Yes

[@fifermcgee5971]

@@veeherreraJanecka Decency and a true love for the American people.

[@peggyochoa3538]

you are on drugs !!!!!

[@veeherreraJanecka]

Amy!!!! A true gift too. All here were chosen for a reason.

[@marthavillegas6250]

Congratulations to all the recipients! 💖

[@bonnievoeltz3948]

President Biden did an excellent job! So nice to have a dignified person celebrating the Kennedy Center Honors, just a great President!

[@mattrobinson47]

Gladys Knight is a national treasure

[@bookwormsurfer]

YES she is!

[@david0321able]

Amen!!

[@salem8753]

A world treasure!

[@Springbok314]

Agree. Biden should have led with her over the coffee salesman and Ms. Grant.

[@susanafernandes8654]

U2 is great band and they deserve every recognition award 🥇 congrats!

[@denisecampbell6736]

Not just because of that, but also because of all they’ve done to help the World. What Bono & Edge did to try & keep Music Education alive & well in New Orleans after Katrina won my everlasting respect. I grew up w/their Music, so that love had already been well entrenched by then & I love Bono forever for all he’s done to help erase AIDS from the Planet. What they did for those Kids in NOLA though....I swear, we just don’t deserve them sometimes. Take Care!! 😊

[@danakassel4385]

President Biden spoke with such compassion and admiration for these great artists. I'm proud of him and them.

[@tombasye1016]

Thank You President Biden For Your Speech As You Honored All Of Them.

[@KCNwokoye]

Such an honour to have a remarkable and transformed enlightened man like President Biden sing your praise. He truly honoured all these honorees. God bless you President Biden and God bless all the artists.

[@susanshaver912]

What a gracious presentation from Biden to all of these deserving people. I hope the Dec 28th screening will show the entire evening, including the roastings that often accompany the ceremonies.

[@JimboInTheHouse1]

Amy Grant looked stunning. I was thrilled to see her included.

[@lloydgillis4256]

Try again nothing but a hypocrite & an adulterer

[@lloydgillis4256]

In 1999 Amy Cunt left her husband for homewrecker Gill.

[@elizabethedwards7082]

Positive, eloquent, articulate, impressive. A beautiful tribute. Thank you.

[@csandford6011]

Get it George. That's character. Not only being a character of various stunts but you have character is even more important thank you for all you do George.

[@denisecampbell6736]

Exactly & I just learned something about him too. I didn’t know George could blush that bright before. 😁 I had a good laugh over President Biden’s introduction of him as Amal Clooney’s husband, but I think George would agree he really is lucky she said Yes when he asked her to marry him. 😊 He really does walk his talk & so thrilled to see him honoured this year w/a Kennedy Centre Honour. Take Care!! 😊

[@denisecampbell6736]

So thrilled to see Amy Grant being one of the Honourees this year. I’ve always loved both her & her voice. Her & Hubby Vince Gill have been through Hell these last few months after Amy’s Bike Accident this Summer. So this is so wonderful for them to celebrate after such a tough few months for their Family. Can’t wait to see the show when it’s on CBS. 😁

[@jaytrump2537]

THANK YOU MY QUEEN GLADYS KNIGHT

[@lyndaparis2574]

Absolutely incredible 👏 speech - POSITIVE totally...this makes so proud of my country!!! Make the negativity disappear!!!! 🥰

[@fifermcgee5971]

Isn't it wonderful to have this lovely event back on the White House calendar. These recipients are so deserving of this national recognition. Congratulations to you all.

[@abrahanromero9741]

What a Beautiful Event, so Positive, Positive Energy. As a U2 fan for literally almost 35 yrs, I am so Proud and Excited. What an Honor. Just compare the Tone of the Event to the Tone of the Previous Administration (what Toxic, Negative, Evil Energy) that was.

[@JeremiahsFiles]

I still feel that Sesame Street & 14 other Kennedy Center Honorees who were honored between 2017 & 2019 still deserve a White House reception for being honored by the Kennedy Center, so I wrote a couple of letters to President Biden, asking them to host a reception in honor of these 15 past Honorees.

[@katherinewelling6026]

Very happy to see class back. Congratulations to all and thank you, President Biden. Classy. 👍🏻

[@dee6469]

Tks President Biden for taking time to fo this presentation,

[@MrJimmy1953]

President Biden is the best. Eloquent speech for these amazing artists.

[@SunRider69]

It's so great having a president who has compassion

[@peggyochoa3538]

compassion my ass !!!!

[@Kexgoija]

He really is a nice man!! Always think of him as the Amtrak passenger. He had a chance to ride with regular people.

[@MarkPR58]

Compassion? Senility is what you’re seeing. This guy has 50 years of being a jerk and a corrupt traitor. Wake up. He’s being run by a gang of communist tyrants and selling out our country. America rejected this fool multiple times in 80s - FOR A REASON

[@SunRider69]

The Brown's suck and have a rapist for a QB

[@SunRider69]

Trump was a rapist too

[@Kexgoija]

What would Washington "culture" be without the Kennedy Center? Miss you, Jackie!

[@jaytrump2537]

THANK YOU U2

[@kathivy]

Love this selection of honorees, thank you.

[@scm0717]

What a fantastic group for 2022! Congratulations to all and Mr. President, what a wonderful speech. You brought a tear to my eye regarding the Midnight Train.

[@rdgist]

Great celebratory speech by President Biden! Congratulations to all the artistes!

[@janm2473]

This is just beautiful!! Well spoken, Mr. President. Thank you

[@cincinnatilovesdetroit]

RESPECT FAMILY ❤️💖💜💕 Congratulations kids well deserved and may we continue to work together for 🌎🌍 world peace 🕊️ God bless you all 🙏 and your families in Jesus name amen

[@janetpartyka5968]

Amen.

[@northernlights9637]

Most of these ones including our leaders are in opposition to Jehovah God YHWH. Look at what they approve of.

[@jaytrump2537]

THANK YOU MY QUEEN AMY GRANT

[@РусланОвсянников-л8ч]

Respect Mister President United States of America Joseph Biden !

[@carolcisko6768]

Bravo Mr President and the Kennedy Honorees 👏🏻

[@miarrem]

Love to U2. Bono has a hard time sitting still😁

[@Wonder_3000]

我好愛這樣的慶典，多麼的正能量跟感動人心，世界需要更多這樣的場合跟活動。❤

[@vbranco6726]

Agree! Peace, love, kindness, compassion, cheer and song🫶🏼

[@katherineskrzynecki3347]

Absolutely!

[@raymondleongdiva]

Great speech and congrats to all esp my favorite Gladys Knight!

[@JeremiahsFiles]

I heard that Big Bird from Sesame Street attended this year’s Kennedy Center Honors. It’s so great that President Biden & First Lady Dr. Jill Biden got to watch Big Bird attend. I did let Big Bird know how much I wanted him to attend this year’s Honors.

[@norasmith2474]

I'm so excited when the actual ceremony airs on CBS

[@shawnuel]

Two nights ago!

[@kelfreitas2604]

Thank you so much President Biden!☘

[@bchlvr645]

Awesomely done President Biden, thank you❣️👏

[@dianehitesinsurance]

Love Amy Grant!

[@richardnogalez8772]

Beautiful Speech President Biden especially to U2♥️

[@bluecrow3755]

Yep now close the border👍

[@DETROIT1948]

Congratulations 🎉 We The People Are Blessed.🇺🇲

[@Kexgoija]

Thank you for mentioning France, Joe. Good and honest.

[@doreenfogarty2664]

Very touching tribute, congratulations to all . 💐🍀

[@inesrodriguez876]

What a precious, meaningful ceremony!!

[@inesrodriguez876]

The President Biden has a memory as none !!! ✨💎🎶With all my respect !!! Such an empathetic person, either!!!

[@jaytrump2537]

THANK YOU MY QUEEN TANIA

[@luciaroslingshaw2112]

Loved this. Great recipients!

[@Dnn411]

So NICE to have a president attend the Kennedy Center Honors.

[@allanaessex3984]

President Biden very done congratulations to all of you

[@dmorerussell7357]

It's an Honor for us Cubans and Latinos for Tania Leon an African Cuban American to be included.🇨🇺🇺🇸

[@inesrodriguez876]

Beautiful !! "Singing is praying twice" ..

[@sarahmiller4069]

Thank you Joe Biden for presenting a wonderful Kennedy honors

[@inesrodriguez876]

Congratulations to all the honourees ✨💎✨Thanks !!

[@peermusic]

🎶Congratulations Tania León!

[@bobbyclemens9257]

Bono is also a phenomenal human being don't get me wrong I love Amy Grant too but Bono I really like that guy he did a lot of great stuff for the poor and spreading also jesus's name so he's amazing. And I'm sure the other people do too I just know a lot about those too

[@maxngu2360]

The best speech by the President ❤

[@Kexgoija]

What a beautiful praise for Amy Grant! Biden has it!

[@pucciann]

The Kennedy Center Honors paying tribute to those among us who help us all keep keeping on. The performances of fellow artist mentees uniquely resonate awe, gratitude, love with elusive effusive abundant jubilance. Check them out: Heart honoring Led Zeppelin, Adam Lambert honoring Cher are two that come to mind. I also love Joe's awe shucks unabashed unpretentious fan-boy like intro. (I happen to be the POTUS .. . .but you are George, Gladys, U2).

[@denisecampbell6736]

Well said!! I can NOT wait for the Broadcast of the Show. This one’s going to be EPIC!! Take Care!! 😊

[@Oracle09]

President Biden did a great job. He shows class, grace and he connects with his audience👍🏼

[@bertygonzalez6683]

🤡🤣🤡🤡🤣🤡

[@lisarussell8874]

Hilarious

[@jaytrump2537]

THANK YOU

[@BroadwayBabyyy744]

Didnt know Georges parents backgrounds. Now we understand his passion and compassion

[@kelfreitas2604]

U2 ❤

[@lucindanewcomb8769]

Singing is praying twice. I love that.

[@denisecampbell6736]

Me too!! I need to remember that one for the Journal I keep Special Quotes, Poems & Song Lyrics in. Take Care!! 😊

[@WakaWaka2468]

12:28 U2

[@mikealt79]

Now there is a classy president! Very well spoken and sincere

[@peggyochoa3538]

oh my god real classy you bet lmfao !!!!!

[@mikealt79]

@@peggyochoa3538 hell of a lot classier than than trashy Trump! 🙂

[@mariannesnead6919]

Quite funny love George Clooney

[@bobbyclemens9257]

Something that two of the nominees have in common are they're both very much born again Christians. And something he didn't say at all is the music of Christ isn't something that's supposed to be demeaning or hateful it actually talks about Hope and love. Spreading love throughout the nation through Jesus someone who always have your back no matter what you do no matter what race you are no matter if you're gay you'll be loved by him. That's what Amy Grant's music meant and that's what she tried spreading love and peace no hate amongst men but equality.

[@pdoylemi]

Amy did do that - part of why I love her. Jesus... not so much.

[@fabulouswoman5068]

I love our President and the dignity and grace he has brought back to the White House. This is going to be so much fun to watch when it airs.

[@bookwormsurfer]

Agree! Joe is a godsend to us Americans. The balm we needed!

[@bettylashley9321]

Gladys Knight!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@dharam149]

Auntie Gladys❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marenclair]

That was a wonderful speech of very wonderful deserving people. Thank you our president Biden for going beyond the borders and into the hearts of all.

[@tas22222]

Well done pres Biden, lets not forget his age people it has to be considered. He did really great ! calm and casual and he is a joy to listen too, congrats to all .

[@peggyochoa3538]

what a joke yet he blunders in different countries and begs different countrys for oil he and his crooked son are getting investigated for russia and china dirty dealings yeah he done real great !!!!!!

[@duckbrew]

Damn homey's not even reading a tele prompter! Good on him!

[@Barracuda24-f3w]

Great honorees. Good job, Mr President Jojo.

[@liminal27]

GLADYS KNIGHT

[@JeremiahsFiles]

Congratulations to all the recipients, & congratulations to all 15 Kennedy Center Honorees who were honored between 2017 & 2019, including our Sesame Street friends. Big Bird & his friends & 14 other Honorees still deserve a White House reception for being honored by the Kennedy Center.

[@PB-fo6dq]

Thank goodness we honor people of accomplishment rather than those who can merely heckle.

[@driolivares207]

I Love YoU2

[@Newfoundmike]

Gladys is So Young!!❤️✌️

[@simonpierre5191]

I love how there is zero video of borat during the event It shows how they really are

[@majorboyce123]

Finally Miss Gladys Knight.

[@arlenemulqueeney5464]

Looking forward to seeing the show , great introduction Mr President yes you still got it.❤

[@andrewb9974]

Such kind words truly meant from the heart.

[@jaytrump2537]

All I want for CHRISTMAS is you🙏🎶