2016 Radio Disney Music Awards facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards |
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| Date | April 30, 2016 (ceremony) May 1, 2016 (aired) |
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| Location | Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California | |||
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| Network | Radio Disney Disney Channel |
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| 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) |
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| 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:
- Justin Bieber
- Laura Marano
- Vanessa Marano
- Katherine McNamara
- Emeraude Toubia
- Jacob Whitesides
- Cameron Boyce
- Maddie & Tae
- Fall Out Boy
- Forever In Your Mind
- Dove Cameron
- Jasmine Thompson
- Pharrell Williams
- Sonika Vaid
- Dan + Shay
- Alli Simpson
- Lennon & Maisy
- Marc Cuban
- The cast of Black-ish:
- Ben Savage
- Alessia Cara
- Jordan Fisher
- Rachel Platten
- Erin Andrews
- Ashley Benson
- Ashley Tisdale
- Skai Jackson
- Alyson Stoner
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Sofia Carson
- Daya
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 | |
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| Best Music Group | Song of the Year | |
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| Breakout Artist of the Year | Best New Artist | |
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| Fiercest Fans | Best Song That Makes You Smile | |
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| Best Crush Song | Best Song To Lip Sync To | |
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| Best Anthem | Best Song To Dance To | |
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| Best Breakup Song | Radio Disney's Most Talked About Artist | |
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| Artist With The Best Style | Country Favorite Artist | |
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| Country Favorite Song | Hero Award | |
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Gwen Stefani | |
