Kennedy Center Honors to Recognize Paul Anka, David Mamet and Andy Garcia

Barbara Mandrell and David Foster will also receive recognition at the Kennedy Center’s marquee event.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · November 2, 2026 at 12:15 PM EST · How we use AI

Paul Anka and David Mamet are among those set to be recognized at the Kennedy Center Honors, the venue’s flagship event.

The honorees also include veteran actor Andy Garcia, country singer Barbara Mandrell and music producer David Foster.

The recognition comes amid turmoil at the Kennedy Center, according to The New York Times.

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