The Kennedy Center announced that Barbara Cook will be one of the 5 artists to be honored in 2011’s annual ceremony. 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 awards ceremony was held on December 4, 2011 and was broadcast on CBS on December 27, 2011 at 9:00 pm EST. For more information, please visit
The Kennedy Center Honors website.

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