Rutter was most recently president of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. She started the role on September 1.

The arts complex has eyed George Strait, Kiss and Michael Crawford for its marquee awards ceremony, which may see significant changes as Trump overhauls the institution he took over in February.

The firing of Kevin Struthers is the latest in a line of dismissals and resignations at the D.C. arts behemoth.