[Via music.broadwayworld.com...]
The most popular recording artists among kids and tweens will be celebrated during the Radio Disney Music Awards, TONIGHT, APRIL 27 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, it was announced today by Phil Guerini, Vice President and General Manager, Radio Disney. Selena Gomez, Bridgit Mendler, Cody Simpson, Austin Mahone and Coco Jones are scheduled to perform at the event.
Recognizing viewing habits of its young demographic, kids and tweens who utilize digital platforms and new technology to discover and listen to music, Radio Disney will present the Radio Disney Music Awards in segments, across multiple platforms -- on Vevo and on Disney Channel, Radio Disney, RadioDisney.com and Disney.com.
Guerini said: "The Radio
Disney Music Awards are a celebration of our listeners' passion for
music, their favorite artists, and an extension of our promise to
provide kids and families with their music, their way. We are excited to
offer kids across the country the chance to be a part of what will be music's biggest night for kids."
The most popular
recording artists among kids and tweens will be celebrated during the Radio
Disney Music Awards, TONIGHT, APRIL 27 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE,
it was announced today by Phil Guerini, Vice
President and General Manager, Radio Disney. Selena Gomez, Bridgit Mendler,
Cody Simpson, Austin Mahone and Coco Jones are scheduled to
perform at the event.
Recognizing viewing habits of its young demographic, kids and tweens who
utilize digital platforms and new technology to discover and listen to music,
Radio Disney will present the Radio Disney Music Awards in segments, across
multiple platforms -- on Vevo and on Disney Channel, Radio Disney,
RadioDisney.com and Disney.com.
Guerini said: "The Radio Disney Music Awards are a celebration of our
listeners' passion for music, their favorite artists, and an extension of our
promise to provide kids and families with their music, their way. We are
excited to offer kids across the
country
the chance to be a part of what will be music's biggest night for kids."
Fans will be invited to vote on categories including
"Ultimate Breakout Star - Biggest Viral Artist," "XOXO - Best
Crush Song" and "So FANtastic- Fiercest Fans," among others. The
awards show will also honor five kids from across the country with the "Heroes for Change"
Award in recognition of their efforts to make a difference in their
communities. Additionally, in collaboration with Disney Friends for Change, kids between the ages of 5
and 18 across Radio Disney's 31 markets are invited to enter for a chance to
win a Youth Service Award, which provides one kid from each market with a $500
grant to benefit their Community project and a
chance to be honored live on-stage at the Radio Disney Music Awards with one of
their favorite stars.
The night's currently scheduled lineup of featured performances includes
artists across such major record labels as Atlantic Records,
Epic Records, Universal Republic Records and
Hollywood Records. Headlining the event is actress and multiplatinum recording
artist Selena Gomez. Other performers include platinum-selling recording artist
Cher Lloyd, a finalist on Season Seven of "The X Factor" (UK);
actress and certified gold pop artist Bridgit Mendler; 16-year-old pop star Cody Simpson; Youtube sensation Austin Mahone, one of Taylor
Swift's opening acts on her highly anticipated Red Tour; and actress,
singer/songwriter and former Radio Disney "N.B.T." artist Coco Jones.
Radio Disney is the #1, 24-hour radio network devoted to
kids, tweens and families. Kids help pick the music that is played and are
encouraged to interact via a toll-free phone line to the Radio Disney studio.
The network's current playlist, driven by listener requests and representing
major record labels, includes recording artists Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber,
Taylor Swift, One Direction, Katy Perry, Cody Simpson, Carly Rae Jepsen and
Cher Lloyd. The network is available on 31 owned terrestrial radio stations and
is also available via RadioDisney.com, Sirius XM satellite radio on channel 79,
iTunes Radio Tuner, mobile phones, the Radio Disney iPhone and Android Apps,
and the Radio Disney Facebook page.
