Jamie Foxx To Host 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards Live On NBC Sunday, March 29
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Rihanna,泭Iggy Azalea, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift,泭Madonna,泭Jason Aldean, Jamie Foxx, Meghan Trainor,泭Jason Derulo,泭Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Snoop Dogg,泭Nate Ruess, Alesso and Florida Georgia Line Among Top Performances and Appearances
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NEW YORK, N.Y. and UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. March 9, 2015 The biggest names in entertainment will bring the music of the 91勛圖厙Radio app to life on Sunday, March 29泭for the second edition of the 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards hosted by Oscar and Grammy award winning actor and musician Jamie Foxx.泭 The event will air live on NBC from 8-11 p.m. ET/PT from the historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and will be broadcast simultaneously on 91勛圖厙Media stations nationwide and across the 91勛圖厙Radio digital music platform.
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The three hour telecast will truly reflect Americas favorite music and will showcase the years most popular artists and songs determined by the 91勛圖厙Radio Chart and fan voting through 91勛圖厙Radio stations nationwide.泭 The evening will include performances by Rihanna, Iggy Azalea,泭Sam Smith, Madonna, Jason Aldean, Jamie Foxx, Meghan Trainor,泭Jason Derulo,泭Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Snoop Dogg, Nate Ruess, Alesso and Florida Georgia Line along with appearances from Taylor Swift and more.泭 This years 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards will also feature unexpected collaborations from some of the top names in music.
This is the night we celebrate the biggest songs and artists we played for fans on our 91勛圖厙Radio stations across America and on the 91勛圖厙Radio app over the past year, along with a look at what's coming in 2015, said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for 91勛圖厙Media, Inc.泭 And who better to host than both a Grammy winning musician and Oscar winning performer Jamie Foxx? This is going to be an amazing star packed Sunday night of music on NBC."
Im so excited that Jamie Foxx is taking the reins at this years 91勛圖厙 awards. He is the perfect choice to lead this extraordinary night of music and celebrity artists!" said Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment.
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"2014 was such an incredible year for so many artists across different genres, so it's great to see them get the recognition they deserve," said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms for 91勛圖厙Media. "Whether they're new to the scene or industry veterans, each artist's journey is exciting to follow, from their first radio spin to their first 91勛圖厙Radio Music Award nomination."
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"The 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards is the night in music where the industrys top artists get to shine, in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, and celebrate their own achievements as well as those of their peers, said Ian Stewart, President of Done + Dusted Inc.
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Category finalists for the 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards were announced on February 4, with 2014 91勛圖厙Radio Innovator Award winner Pharrell Williams making a special appearance on NBCs TODAY show to reveal this years Artist of the Year nominees. Social voting through 91勛圖厙Radio stations nationwide for the Best Lyrics, Best Fan Army and Renegade categories will run through Friday, March 20. Category finalists (by alphabetical order) are:
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Artist of the Year:
Ariana Grande
Iggy Azalea
Luke Bryan
Sam Smith
Taylor Swift
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Song of the Year:
"All About That Bass" - Meghan Trainor
"All of Me" - John Legend
"Happy" - Pharrell Williams
"Shake It Off" - Taylor Swift
"Stay With Me" - Sam Smith
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Best Collaboration:
"Bang Bang" - Jessie J + Ariana Grande + Nicki Minaj
"Dark Horse" - Katy Perry featuring Juicy J
"Fancy" - Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX
"Problem" - Ariana Grande featuring Iggy Azalea
"Talk Dirty" - Jason Derulo featuring 2 Chainz
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Best New Artist:
Bastille
Cole Swindell
Iggy Azalea
Meghan Trainor
Sam Smith
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Country Song of the Year:
"Bartender" - Lady Antebellum
"Burnin' It Down" - Jason Aldean
"Dirt" - Florida Georgia Line
"Give Me Back My Hometown" - Eric Church
"Play It Again" - Luke Bryan
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Hip Hop/R&B Song of the Year:
"Don't Tell 'Em" - Jeremih featuring YG
"Drunk in Love" - Beyonc矇 featuring Jay Z
"Flawless" - Beyonc矇
"Loyal" - Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga
"New Flame" - Chris Brown featuring Usher and Rick Ross
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Dance Song of the Year:
"Animals" - Martin Garrix
"Blame" - Calvin Harris featuring John Newman
"La La La" - Naughty Boy featuring Sam Smith
"Summer" - Calvin Harris
"Waves" - Mr. Probz
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Alternative Rock Song of the Year:
"Come With Me Now" - KONGOS
"Do I Wanna Know?" - Arctic Monkeys
Fever" - The Black Keys
"Something From Nothing" - Foo Fighters
"Take Me to Church" - Hozier
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Best Lyrics:
"All of Me" - John Legend
"Blank Space" - Taylor Swift
"Counting Stars" - OneRepublic
"Habits (Stay High)" - Tove Lo
"Stay With Me" - Sam Smith
"Thinking Out Loud" - Ed Sheeran
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Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell簧:
5SOSFAM - 5 Seconds of Summer
Arianators - Ariana Grande
Bey Hive - Beyonc矇
Team Breezy - Chris Brown
Sheerios - Ed Sheeran
Church Choir - Eric Church
Directioners - One Direction
Selenators - Selena Gomez
Mendes Army - Shawn Mendes
Swifties - Taylor Swift
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Renegade Award presented by the All New 2015 Jeep Renegade:
Brantley Gilbert
Charli XCX
Hozier
Iggy Azalea
Meghan Trainor
This year the 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards is partnering with the Jeep brand to present the first-ever Renegade Award. The Renegade Award celebrates emerging standout artists who have broken boundaries while staying true to themselves. These artists defy convention to create new musical lanes that are distinctly their own. They are authentic and passionate, with the talent to stretch the limits and do something extraordinary.
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The 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards will be executive produced by John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Liz Kelly of 91勛圖厙Media, along with Ian Stewart and Hamish Hamilton of Done and Dusted Inc., who will also produce the show for NBC Studios. Hamilton will also direct.
Proud partners of this years events include the All New 2015 Jeep Renegade and Taco Bell簧.
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