At a glance
Paul Anka, David Foster, and Barbara Mandrell are among the artists selected for the 2026 Kennedy Center Honors.123
The list of honorees for the 2026 class also includes Andy Garcia and David Mamet.13
The 49th annual awards gala is scheduled to be held at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.23
Where sources agree
- Paul Anka, David Foster, and Barbara Mandrell are honorees3 of 3
- The event is the 49th annual Kennedy Center gala2 of 3
- The ceremony will take place at Capital One Arena in D.C.2 of 3
Who covered this
3 National
Sources
- 1DeadlineKennedy Center Honorees Class Of 2026: Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet & Barbara Mandrell ↗
- 2BillboardPaul Anka, David Foster & Barbara Mandrell Are Among 2026 Kennedy Center Honorees: Complete List ↗
- 3The Hollywood ReporterPaul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell Set for Kennedy Center Honors ↗
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