The Kennedy Center announced that Barbara Cook was one of the 5 artists to be honored in 2011. The annual awards are given to individuals in the performing arts for their lifetime contributions to American culture. When asked about receiving this honor Barabara said, “What an amazing thing to have this validation from the Kennedy Center Honors Committee. And I am so moved to be included in the extraordinary group of artists who have been honored in the past. Barbara Cook and Fred Astaire? There isn’t a WOW! big enough.” The honors were broadcast on CBS on December 27, 2011 at 9:00 pm EST. Visit the Kennedy Center Honors page to read press articles, watch video and see photos from the event.

You Make Me Feel So Young was recorded June 17th, 2011 live at Feinstein’s at the Loews Regency Hotel in New York near the end of a record breaking two week solo engagement. Click here to learn more about the album.