2016 Radio Disney Music Awards
DateApril 30, 2016 (ceremony)
May 1, 2016 (aired)
LocationMicrosoft Theater, Los Angeles, California
Preshow host(s)Brooke Taylor[1]
Alex Aiono[1]
Most awardsTaylor Swift (3)
Television/radio coverage
NetworkRadio 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 station.[4]

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 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
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
Gwen Stefani[22]

References

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  4. ^ "Win a Trip for Four to the Radio Disney Music Awards". Taste of Country. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  5. ^ a b c "Exclusive! Flo Rida and Laura Marano to Perform at Radio Disney Music Awards". ExtraTV. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  6. ^ a b "Ariana Grande & DNCE to Perform at Radio Disney Music Awards: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  7. ^ "Hailee Steinfeld Performing At 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards". Headline Planet. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
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  10. ^ "Gwen Stefani Serenades Blake Shelton With 'Make Me Like You' At RDMAs — So Hot". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
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  16. ^ "Pharrell to Present Longtime Friend Gwen Stefani With 'Hero' Award". Yahoo!. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  17. ^ "Dan + Shay On "The Alli Simpson Show"". Glitter Magazine. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  18. ^ "Kelsea Ballerini, Zara Larsson Joinup 2016 RADIO DISNEY MUSIC AWARDS Performance Lineup". Broadway World. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  19. ^ @AlysonStoner (April 30, 2016). "I'll be presenting at the Radio Disney Music Awards" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  20. ^ "2016 Radio Disney Music Awards Nominees — Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez & More". Hollywood Life. Archived from the original on 20 September 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  21. ^ "Radio Disney Music Awards 2016 Winners: The Complete List". E! Online. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
  22. ^ "Gwen Stefani será honrada com o prêmio "Hero Awards" no Disney Music Awards 2016". Papel Pop. Archived from the original on 9 September 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
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