2016 Radio Disney Music Awards

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2016 Radio Disney Music Awards
DateApril 30, 2016 (ceremony)
May 1, 2016 (aired)
Location Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California
Preshow host(s)Brooke Taylor [1]
Alex Aiono [1]
Most awards Taylor Swift (3)
Television/radio coverage
Network Radio Disney
Disney Channel
Viewership2.24 million
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The 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards were held and filmed on April 30, 2016, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony premiered on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 7/6c on Radio Disney and Disney Channel. [2] Scooter Braun was announced as creative executive-producer this year. [3] This year's show also introduced new categories including Country Music Awards in honor of the newly opened, Radio Disney Country. [4]

Contents

Production

Radio Disney DJ Brooke Taylor and American singer Alex Aiono were announced as the red carpet presenters. On April 28, 2016, Radio Disney and Disney Channel announced that it had partnered with Immersive Media Company, a virtual reality company, to live-stream the red carpet. The virtual content was viewable on tablets and mobile devices. [1]

Performances

Artist(s)Song(s)
Flo Rida "My House" [5]
Ariana Grande "Dangerous Woman" [6]
Hailee Steinfeld
Hudson Thames
Joe Jonas 		"Love Myself" / "How I Want Ya'" / "Rock Bottom" [7]
Jordan Smith "Stand in the Light" [8]
Sabrina Carpenter "Smoke and Fire"
Laura Marano "Boombox"
Sofia Carson "Love Is the Name"
Justin Bieber "Love Yourself"
(previously recorded in a special pocket show) [9]
Kelsea Ballerini "Peter Pan"
Daya "Hide Away"
Gwen Stefani "Make Me Like You" [10]
Zara Larsson "Never Forget You" [11]
DNCE "Cake by the Ocean" [6]

Presenters

Winners and Nominees

The nominees were announced on March 4, 2016. [20] The winners were revealed on April 30, 2016. [21]

Best Female ArtistBest Male Artist
Best Music GroupSong of the Year
Breakout Artist of the YearBest New Artist
Fiercest FansBest Song That Makes You Smile
Best Crush SongBest Song To Lip Sync To
Best AnthemBest Song To Dance To
Best Breakup SongRadio Disney's Most Talked About Artist
Artist With The Best StyleCountry Favorite Artist
Country Favorite SongHero Award
Gwen Stefani [22]

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