President Trump named the first batch of Kennedy Center Honors nominees under his leadership as the center’s chairman and said he’ll host the awards program.

The actors Sylvester Stallone and Michael Crawford, the singers George Strait and Gloria Gaynor and the rock band Kiss will be honored later this year.

President Trump on Wednesday announced this year's Kennedy Center honorees, including Sylvester Stallone, George Strait and Michael Crawford. He also said he will host the ceremony himself.