WASHINGTON -- Al Pacino, James Taylor and the Eagles were saluted on Sunday evening at the Kennedy Center Honors gala, but it was also quite a memorable evening for President Obama.

The 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors took place Sunday night at the Kennedy Center Opera House . Al Pacino, James Taylor, the Eagles and more were honored for their influence on American culture ...

Actor Al Pacino, one of the five recipients of the 39th Kennedy Center Honors, kisses another recipient, gospel and blues singer Mavis Staples. (Ron Sachs / EPA) 18 / 26 ...

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 4: President Barack Obama jokes with the band members of the group Eagles (L-R) Don Henley, Timothy B. Schmit, Joe Walsh during a ceremony for the 2016 Kennedy Center ...

The Kennedy Center Honors on Thursday announced its honorees for 2016with recognition going to Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, musical group the Eagles, actor Al Pacino, singer Mavis Staples ...

The Kennedy Center Honors showcased the breadth of American music Sunday night with emotionally charged performances celebrating the gospel roots of Mavis Staples, the honeyed vocals of James Taylo ...

This year's Kennedy Center honorees include musicians who span genres including pop, rock, gospel, blues, folk and classical — and an actor known for his extraordinary range. Latest U.S.

Fans of the Kennedy Center Honors can mark their calendars for the annual broadcast this year. The 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors, paying tribute to Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, rock band ...

It was a star studded event at the 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Sunday night. Some of Hollywood’s most influential individuals in the performing arts were honored with tributes at the ...

Kennedy Center Honors: Al Pacino, The Eagles, James Taylor Among Those Feted. Although the president has no say in who receives the awards, host Stephen Colbert joked that next year's honorees ...

The pair were seated in the balcony along with the recipients of the 39th annual national celebration of the arts: Academy Award-winning actor, Pacino, rock band the Eagles, Argentine pianist ...