George Strait is named by Trump for Kennedy Center Honors. Other people recognized include “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, the rock band KISS and actor-singer

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday named country music star George Strait, “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, the rock band Kiss and actor-singer Michael Crawford among the first batch of Kennedy Center Honors nominees under his leadership as the center’s chairman and said he’ll host the awards program.