| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| AILEY | 1988 Kennedy Center Honors recipient |
| ALGREEN | 2014 Kennedy Center Honors recipient |
| ASTAIRE | First-year Kennedy Center Honors recipient |
| DENIRO | Kennedy Center Honors recipient in '09 |
| MENUHIN | Violinist who received Kennedy Center Honors |
| MERLE | Kris and Willie performed at his Kennedy Center Honors |
| THEWHO | First rock band whose members received Kennedy Center Honors |
| JAMESTAYLOR | Soft-rock singer who received Kennedy Center Honors in 2016 |
