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2016 Radio Disney Music Awards
Date April 30, 2016 (ceremony)
May 1, 2016 (aired)
Location Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California
Television coverage
Network Radio Disney
Disney Channel
Viewership 2.24 million
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The 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards were a big event where popular music artists were honored. The show was filmed on April 30, 2016. It took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. You could watch the show on Sunday, May 1, 2016, on Radio Disney and Disney Channel.

This year, Scooter Braun helped produce the show. New award categories were added, including ones for Country Music. This was because Radio Disney Country had just started.

Behind the Scenes

Radio Disney DJ Brooke Taylor and singer Alex Aiono were the hosts for the red carpet. They welcomed the stars as they arrived.

On April 28, 2016, Radio Disney and Disney Channel teamed up with Immersive Media. This company specializes in virtual reality. They used this technology to live-stream the red carpet. Fans could watch the special virtual content on their tablets and phones. It was a cool new way to experience the event!

Awesome Performances

Many famous artists performed their hit songs at the awards show. Here are some of the stars who rocked the stage:

Artist(s) Song(s)
Flo Rida "My House"
Ariana Grande "Dangerous Woman"
Hailee Steinfeld
Hudson Thames
Joe Jonas
"Love Myself" / "How I Want Ya'" / "Rock Bottom"
Jordan Smith "Stand in the Light"
Sabrina Carpenter "Smoke and Fire"
Laura Marano
Seth Wohl
"Boombox"
“Sun to the Moon”
Sofia Carson "Love Is the Name"
Justin Bieber "Love Yourself"
Kelsea Ballerini "Peter Pan"
Daya "Hide Away"
Gwen Stefani "Make Me Like You"
Zara Larsson "Never Forget You"
DNCE "Cake by the Ocean"

Who Presented the Awards

Many stars helped present the awards to the winners. Here are some of the famous faces who were there:

Winners and Nominees

The nominees for the awards were announced on March 4, 2016. The winners were then revealed at the show on April 30, 2016.

Best Female Artist Best Male Artist
Best Music Group Song of the Year
Breakout Artist of the Year Best New Artist
Fiercest Fans Best Song That Makes You Smile
Best Crush Song Best Song To Lip Sync To
  • "What Do You Mean?" - Justin Bieber
  • "Cake by the Ocean" - DNCE
  • "Dessert" - Dawin feat. Silento
  • "Gibberish" - Max Schneider feat. Hoodie Allen
Best Anthem Best Song To Dance To
Best Breakup Song Radio Disney's Most Talked About Artist
Artist With The Best Style Country Favorite Artist
Country Favorite Song Hero Award
  • "Fly" - Maddie & Tae
  • "Dibs" - Kelsea Ballerini
  • "God Made Girls" - RaeLynn
  • "Nothin' Like You" - Dan + Shay
Gwen Stefani
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