United Kingdom, Dec. 8 -- Gloria Gaynor was "in shock" to be named as a Kennedy Center honouree.

The I Will Survive hitmaker was recognised by US President Donald Trump at a ceremony over the weekend and was stunned to honoured alongside the likes of rock band KISS, movie legend Sylvester Stallone and West End star Michael Crawford.

Gloria told People: "I was in shock. I was literally in shock. Are you serious with me?

"I mean, really, it's so wonderful to be counted among all these other great artists, and with all of their accomplishments. I'm blessed."

Gaynor also described how "wonderful" it was to meet with the "personable" Trump when the President welcomed this year's honourees to the White House.

The 82-year-old singer said: "...