Kelly Clarkson was just one of the stars performing at the 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors — which will air on CBS on Sunday, June 6, 2021.
Her impeccable take on "The Dance," the hit song by Garth Brooks, had a seismic impact on the audiences gathered together at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. But the other performances turned out to be just as unforgettable.
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Derek Hough paid tribute to Dick Van Dyke with "Step In Time," an energetic dance routine performed on the rooftop of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, Vanessa Hudgens joined a group of fashionably dressed dancers to pay homage to the work of Debbie Allen.
Sturgill Simpson paid tribute to Joan Baez with a brilliant take on "House of the Rising Sun." Mary Chapin Carpenter and Emmylou Harris sang "We Shall Overcome" in honor of the legendary singer, songwriter, and activist.
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Yo-Yo Ma paid tribute to Midori, while Gladys Knight and Jimmie Allen honored the work of Garth Brooks. Pentatonix performed in celebration of the work of Dick Van Dyke.
Ready to find out more about the breathtaking performances? The 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors airs on Sunday, June 6, at 8 p.m. EST on CBS.
