Not much unites Washington, D.C, these days.
For the third time, President Donald Trump skipped the gala ceremony many of his predecessors had gladly attended.
“It’s the pinnacle.”
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The comment got sustained applause at the dinner.
Grammy-winning female mariachi Flor De Toloache paid homage to Ronstadt’s Spanish languageCanciones de Mi Padre.
Don Henley and Emmylou Harris joined to pay tribute to Ronstadt, but didn’t perform.
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Ulrich explained his presence by noting Metallica’s recent collaboration with the conductor in a symphonic performance in September.
The Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast on CBS Sunday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m.
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