The Kennedy Center Honors is always a special evening, but for Garth Brooks, the 42nd annual celebration hit especially close to home. His wife, Trisha Yearwood, took the stage to honor the legendary Linda Ronstadt—and ended up delivering a performance that left just about everyone in tears.
As Trisha launched into Ronstadt’s classic hit “You’re No Good,” the emotion in the room was undeniable. Linda Ronstadt, who has been unable to sing due to a form of Parkinson’s disease, watched with tears in her eyes. Garth, sitting in the audience, looked visibly moved as he watched his wife pay tribute to one of the artists who helped shape the sound of country and rock music.
The crowd was right there with them—clapping, smiling, and some even crying. Familiar faces like Rita Wilson and Kevin Jonas swayed along. And when Trisha finished, Ronstadt rose to her feet, tissue in hand, to give a heartfelt standing ovation.
But the night didn’t end there. Trisha returned to the stage, this time teaming up with the soulful Aaron Neville to sing “Don’t Know Much”—a Grammy-winning duet he originally performed with Ronstadt in 1990. Their harmonies soared, creating a moment that felt like pure musical magic.
Alongside Ronstadt, other honorees that year included Earth, Wind & Fire, Sally Field, Sesame Street, and conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
But Trisha Yearwood’s performance was a standout—an unforgettable tribute that wasn’t just about music. It was about love, legacy, and the kind of respect that only true artists can give each other.
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