The NCLR presents the 2012 Alma Awards hosted by George Lopez and Eva Longoria to Air September 21 on NBC

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) – the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States presents The 2012 Alma Awards on September 16, 2012 from 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm in the popular Pasadena Civic Auditorium located at 300 East Green Street in Pasadena, CA 91101.

The winners were announced, but the star studded celebration will air Friday, September 21, 2012 (8-9 p.m. ET) on NBC.

The NCLR Alma Awards honors outstanding Latino artistic achievements in television, film and music.  The show promotes the achievements of talented Latinos in the entertainment industry.

The funny George Lopez and the lovely Eva Longoria hosted once again this year’s extravagate event.  The one-hour special will show case Latinos famous presenters Jake Gyllenhaal, Nicole Richie, Robert Rodriguez, Zoe Saldana, Ryan Lochte, America Ferrera, Andy Garcia, Natalie Morales and Wilmer Valderrama.

Many media outlets and photographers crowded the red carpet waiting for the celebrities, Olympic winners, and hosts to arrive. One by one, limos stopped in front of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium to drop off talent. As the performers, host, and celebrities hit the red carpet, lines of media and photographer wait to interview or take their picture.

Christina Aguilera received the 2012 NCLR Special Achievement Award for her outstanding career and work in philanthropy.  She is especially well known for co-hosting “The Voice”. Christina’s powerful voice made her well know around the world.  Also, Mr. Henry Darrow received the NCLR Alma Ricardo Montalban Lifetime Achievement Award. “Henry has appeared in some five hundred episodes of soap operas, mini-series, sit-coms, and dramas, along with numerous stage plays. He is the first Latino actor to have portrayed “Zorro” in two different television series, as well as providing the voice for a cartoon version of the masked hero. What an honor it is for the NCLR to recognize these two talented people who made a difference in the Latino culture.

There was a great selection of nominees, besides Christina Aguilera and Henry Darrow, the following took home the precious award.

Latinos love music, which brings celebration. Rap singer Flo Rida performed with Roselyn Sanchez.  The guests were welcome to dance in the isle. Martina McBride performed with Luis Fonsi.

In addition, the NCLR welcomed our talented Latino Olympians. Few came out to walk the red carpet and enjoyed the fun filled show.  We honor those Latinos such as Brenda Villa and Jessica Steffens (water polo), Danell Leyva (men’s gymnastics), Leonel Manzano (track and field), and Marlen Esparza (boxing), and the famous United States swimmer, Ryan Lochte for representing our country.

The Latinos celebrate with love. There is no other award show that represents talent in the Latino culture. You do not want to miss the winner’s excitement when they receive their accomplished award with honors.  If you like to contact NCLR, please feel free to go to www.nclr.org.

2012 NCLR ALMA AWARDS AWARD RECIPIENTS are:

CHRISTINA AGUILERA
Special Achievement Award
“The Voice of a Generation”

HENRY DARROW
The NCLR ALMA Ricardo Montalban
Lifetime Achievement Award

CHEECH MARIN
Outstanding Career Achievement Award
Writer

PATRICIA RIGGEN
Special Achievement
Director, Girl in Progress

EL CENTRO DEL PUEBLO
The PepsiCo Adelante ALMA Award

Favorite Movie
Girl in Progress

Favorite Movie Actor
Diego Boneta, Rock of Ages

Favorite Movie Actress—Drama/Adventure
Zoe Saldana, Colombiana

Favorite Movie Actress—Comedy/Musical
Aubrey Plaza, Safety Not Guaranteed

Favorite Movie Actor—Supporting Role
Édgar Ramírez, Wrath of the Titans

Favorite Movie Actress—Supporting Role
Cierra Ramirez, Girl in Progress

Favorite TV Reality, Variety, or Comedy Personality or Act
Christina Aguilera, The Voice (NBC)

Favorite TV Actor
Tyler Posey, Teen Wolf (MTV)

Favorite TV Actress—Drama
Lana Parrilla, Once Upon a Time (ABC)

Favorite TV Actress—Comedy
Naya Rivera, Glee (FOX)

Favorite TV Actor—Supporting Role in a Drama
Jon Huertas, Castle (ABC)

Favorite TV Actor—Supporting Role in a Comedy
Rico Rodriguez, Modern Family (ABC)

Favorite TV Actress—Supporting Role
Constance Marie, Switched at Birth (ABC Family)

Favorite Male Music Artist
Pitbull

Favorite Female Music Artist
Naya Rivera

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Photo credit to: Chris Haston/NBC
Videos Courtesy of NBC/NCLR & Alma Awards 2012

Editor’s Note: Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications is a proud media partner of The NCLR 2012 Alma Awards. Special Thank you to our photographer Francois Palais, Reporter/Writer Stella Gomez.

2012 NCLR ALMA Awards Announces Winners TV Show to Air Friday, September 21 (8-9 p.m. ET) on NBC

EVA LONGORIA AND GEORGE LOPEZ CO-HOST ONE-HOUR SPECIAL TO AIR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (8-9 P.M. ET) ON NBC.

CHRISTINA AGUILERA RECEIVED SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Presenters included: Jake Gyllenhaal, Nicole Richie, Robert Rodriguez, Zoe Saldana, Ryan Lochte, America Ferrera, Andy Garcia, Natalie Morales, Wilmer Valderrama, Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramirez, Edy Ganem, Judy Reyes, Michael Pena, Rafael Amaya, Rodrigo Santoro and Taboo.

Rap Superstar Flo Rida Performed with Roselyn Sanchez and Martina McBride Performed with Luis Fonsi.
Pasadena, Calif. – September 16, 2012 – The winners of the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards® were announced tonight at a star-studded celebration airing Friday, September 21 (8-9 p.m. ET) on NBC. Christina Aguilera received a special achievement award for her incredible career and her work in philanthropy.

Eva Longoria and George Lopez co-hosted the one-hour special, which included presenters Jake Gyllenhaal, Nicole Richie, Robert Rodriguez, Zoe Saldana, Ryan Lochte and America Ferrera, along with Andy Garcia, Natalie Morales and Wilmer Valderrama. Also on hand to celebrate the achievements of top Latino performers were Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramirez, Edy Ganem, , Judy Reyes, Michael Pena, Rafael Amaya, Rodrigo Santoro and Taboo.

Rap sensation Flo Rida performed with Roselyn Sanchez and Martina McBride performed with Luis Fonsi during the high-energy show, which featured theme music written and performed by music powerhouse Pitbull. In addition to serving as a presenter, Olympic Gold medalist Ryan Lochte also was one of six Latino Olympic medal winners from this summer’s London Games saluted in a special Olympic tribute. Also honored were Brenda Villa and Jessica Steffens (water polo), Danell Leyva (men’s gymnastics), Leonel Manzano (track and field) and Marlen Esparza (boxing).

The 2012 NCLR ALMA AWARDS AWARD RECIPIENTS are:

CHRISTINA AGUILERA
Special Achievement Award
“The Voice of a Generation”

HENRY DARROW
The NCLR ALMA Ricardo Montalban
Lifetime Achievement Award

CHEECH MARIN
Outstanding Career Achievement Award
Writer

PATRICIA RIGGEN
Special Achievement
Director, Girl in Progress

EL CENTRO DEL PUEBLO
The PepsiCo Adelante ALMA Award

Favorite Movie
Girl in Progress

Favorite Movie Actor
Diego Boneta, Rock of Ages

Favorite Movie Actress—Drama/Adventure
Zoe Saldana, Colombiana

Favorite Movie Actress—Comedy/Musical
Aubrey Plaza, Safety Not Guaranteed

Favorite Movie Actor—Supporting Role
Édgar Ramírez, Wrath of the Titans

Favorite Movie Actress—Supporting Role
Cierra Ramirez, Girl in Progress

Favorite TV Reality, Variety, or Comedy Personality or Act
Christina Aguilera, The Voice (NBC)

Favorite TV Actor
Tyler Posey, Teen Wolf (MTV)

Favorite TV Actress—Drama
Lana Parrilla, Once Upon a Time (ABC)

Favorite TV Actress—Comedy
Naya Rivera, Glee (FOX)

Favorite TV Actor—Supporting Role in a Drama
Jon Huertas, Castle (ABC)

Favorite TV Actor—Supporting Role in a Comedy
Rico Rodriguez, Modern Family (ABC)

Favorite TV Actress—Supporting Role
Constance Marie, Switched at Birth (ABC Family)

Favorite Male Music Artist
Pitbull

Favorite Female Music Artist
Naya Rivera

Hispanic cable network mun2 will present the ALMA Awards red carpet special and Telemundo will host the official bilingual ALMA Awards website at and stream the pre-show online. Comcast’s Xfinity TV customers will have access to the show on demand. Viewers can also watch the entire special online after it airs via http://telemundo.com/almaawards.

The 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards® are produced by dick clark productions’ executive producers Orly Adelson and Barry Adelman, along with Eva Longoria and Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR.

For additional information, including announcements about the presenters and performers at this year’s show, please visit www.almaawards.com  and follow the show on Twitterhttp://www.twitter.com/AlmaAwards.  Information is also available on  www.nbc.com/alma-awards/.

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Photo credit to: (C) Chris Haston/NBC
Video Courtesy of NBC/NCLR & Alma Awards 2012

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. They all deserve to be recognized for the contributions made to our Diverse community. Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications is a proud media partner of The NCLR 2012 Alma Awards. Special Thank you to our photographer Francois Palais, Reporter/Writer Stella Gomez.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Lochte, Robert Rodriguez, Zoë Saldana, Natalie Morales, Andy Garcia and Rafael Amaya Named Presenters of 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards

RAP SUPERSTAR FLO RIDA TO PERFORM WITH ROSELYN SANCHEZ AT STAR-STUDDED SHOW FEATURING THEME MUSIC WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY MUSIC SENSATION PITBULL.

LOCHTE TO BE HONORED ALONG WITH FIVE OTHER LATINO MEDAL WINNERS IN MOVING OLYMPIC TRIBUTE.

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – September 13, 2012 – Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Lochte, Robert Rodriguez, Zoë Saldana, Natalie Morales, Andy Garcia and Rafael Amaya will be presenters at the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards®, along with “Devious Maids” cast members Ana Ortiz, Judy Reyes, Dania Ramirez and Edy Ganem. The star-studded special kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month airs Friday, September 21 (8-9 p.m. ET) on NBC.

Rap sensation Flo Rida will perform with Roselyn Sanchez during the high-energy show, which will feature theme music written and performed by music powerhouse Pitbull.

In addition to serving as a presenter, Olympic Gold medalist Ryan Lochte will also be one of six Latino Olympic medal winners from this summer’s London Games saluted in a special Olympic tribute.

Also honored will be Brenda Villa and Jessica Steffens (water polo), Danell Leyva (men’s gymnastics), Leonel Manzano (track and field) and Marlen Esparza (boxing).

As previously announced, Eva Longoria and George Lopez will return as co hosts of the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards®, and five-time Grammy Award winner Christina Aguilera (NBC’s “The Voice”) will receive the 2012 NCLR Special Achievement Award for her incredible career and exceptional work in philanthropy. America Ferrera, Michael Peña, Nicole Richie and Wilmer Valderrama will also be on hand to celebrate the accomplishments of some of the most prolific Latinos in the entertainment industry, spanning music, television and film.

Hispanic cable network mun2 will present the ALMA Awards red carpet special and Telemundo will host the official bilingual ALMA Awards website at http://www.telemundo.com/almaawards and stream the pre-show online. Comcast’s Xfinity TV customers will have access to the show on demand.

Viewers can also watch the entire special online after it airs via http://telemundo.com/almaawards.

The 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards® are produced by dick clark productions’ executive producers Orly Adelson and Barry Adelman, along with Eva Longoria and Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR.

For additional information, including announcements
about the presenters and performers at this year’s show, please visit www.almaawards.com and follow the show on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/AlmaAwards. Information is also available on
www.nbc.com/alma-awards/.

Sources: The Lippin Group, NBC Publicity, The National Council of La Raza (NCLR).
Logo credit to: NBC (nbcumv.com)

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to all the nominees and honorees. Diversity News Magazine published by Diversity News Publications is a proud media partner of the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards.

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Diversity News Magazine Proud Media Partner of the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards to Air September 21 on NBC

Eva Longoria and George Lopez Return as Co-Hosts of the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards airing Friday, September 21st on NBC

MUSIC SUPERSTAR CHRISTINA AGUILERA TO RECEIVE SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD .

America Ferrera, Michael Peña, Nicole Richie, and Wilmer Valderrama confirmed as presenters. Hispanic Cable Network mun2 to Present ALMA Awards Red Carpet Special; Spanish-language Telemundo to Host Official ALMA Awards Website and Comcast’s Xfinity TV Customers to Have Access to the Show on Demand.

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.—On August 27, 2012 it was announced that; Popular performers Eva Longoria and George Lopez will return as co-hosts of the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards, a star-studded kickoff to Hispanic Heritage Month that will air Friday, September 21 from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. EDT on NBC.  Christina Aguilera, a five-time Grammy winner and popular coach on NBC’s Emmy-nominated hit series The Voice, will receive the 2012 NCLR Special Achievement Award for her incredible career and exceptional work in philanthropy.  America Ferrera, Michael Peña, Nicole Richie, and Wilmer Valderrama will be among the many presenters on hand to celebrate the accomplishments of some of the most prolific Latinos in the entertainment industry, spanning music, television, and film.

This year marks the third time that Longoria and Lopez will co-host the NCLR ALMA Awards after sharing the stage in 2009 and 2011.  Longoria, the Golden Globe–nominated, Screen Actors Guild Award– and ALMA Award–winning actress, producer, businesswoman, and philanthropist, is executive producer of the upcoming NBC dating series Ready for Love and just finished her eighth and final season of Desperate Housewives.  The film and television star won a People’s Choice Award for “Favorite Female TV Star,” has been named one of People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People,” and was selected three years in a row to the prestigious Forbes Celebrity 100, as well as being named “Philanthropist of the Year” by the Hollywood Reporter.

Lopez is a multitalented entertainer whose career spans film, television, stand-up comedy, and late-night television.  He hosted the late-night talk show Lopez Tonight for two seasons, after co-creating, writing, producing, and starring in the ground-breaking sitcom George Lopez, which ran for six seasons and remains a hit with viewers in syndication.  This summer, he hosted the dating series Take Me Outand debuted his third solo stand-up special.  Lopez has been named one of the “25 Most Influential Hispanics in America” by Time Magazine, and the Harris Poll named him one of the Top Ten Favorite Television Personalities.

One of the most accomplished performers of the last decade, Aguilera has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and won five Grammy Awards.  She has released seven albums, with pop hits that include “Beautiful,” “Genie in a Bottle,” and “Dirrty,” and recently began her third season mentoring music talent as a coach on NBC’s Emmy-nominated series The Voice.  No stranger to the ALMA Awards, Aguilera has received 10 nominations and taken home three ALMAs.  She has served as global spokesperson for Yum! Brands’ World Hunger Relief effort since 2009 where her participation has helped raise nearly $80 million for the World Food Programme (WFP) and other hunger relief agencies.  She also serves as an Ambassador Against Hunger for WFP and has traveled on relief trips with the organization to Haiti and Guatemala. Aguilera continues to also fight for gay and lesbian rights as well as helping victims of domestic violence, a cause close to her heart.


Fans can cast their votes for their favorite nominees for the 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards online at www.ALMAAwards.com through September 7, 2012.  Those who vote will be entered for a chance to win a VIP experience for two at the NCLR ALMA Awards, including airfare, hotel, VIP tickets to the show, and an invitation to the VIP Post-Party.

Winners of the NCLR ALMA Awards will be determined by evaluating votes cast as well as box office, Nielsen, and Billboard rankings, and in consultation with the NCLR ALMA Awards Production Leadership Team.  Selection rules and eligibility are posted at www.almaawards.com. Not all awards will be presented on-air during the NBC special.  However, viewers can watch the remaining award presentations during the preshow streamed online via www.telemundo.com/almaawards. Viewers can also watch the entire special online after it airs via http://telemundo.com/almaawards and on www.nbc.com/alma-awards/.

The 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards will be produced by dick clark productions’ executive producers Orly Adelson and Barry Adelman, along with Eva Longoria and Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR.  NBC will air the initial broadcast and mun2 will present the ALMA Awards Red Carpet special and rebroadcast the show.  Telemundo will host the official bilingual ALMA Awards website atwww.telemundo.com/almaawards, with social media playing an integral role in the star-studded crossover show, managing the fan conversations and curating exclusive content and behind-the-scenes interviews.  Comcast will leverage its cable outlets to both promote and provide the show to viewers via video on demand.  Pepsi will return as the show’s Presenting Sponsor.

For additional information, including announcements about the presenters and performers at this year’s ceremony, please visit www.almaawards.com or follow the show on Twitter at @almaawards.  Information is also available at www.nbc.com/alma-awards/.

 Source: The National Council of La Raza (NCLR).
Photo credit to:  Mitchell Haaseth, NBC
Graphic credit to: ALMA Awards Facebook

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Nominees Announced For 2012 NCLR ALMA Awards to Air Friday, September 21, 2012 on NBC

Nominees include Diego Boneta, Eva Mendes, Christina Aguilera, Bruno Mars, and Jennifer Lopez.

On Monday, July 9, 2012 the nominees for the 2012 NCLR (National Council of La Raza) ALMA Awards^® were announced, and fans can now vote for their favorite stars online at ALMAAwards.com.  There, they can also enter for the chance to attend the show as an ALMA Awards VIP during the taping of the one-hour prime-time special to air Friday, September 21 at 8:00 p.m. EDT on NBC.

The NCLR ALMA Awards will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month as a celebration of the entertainers who have upheld and promoted a socially proactive image of Hispanic culture in today’s media.  The telecast will showcase the spirit and accomplishments of some of the most prolific Latinos in the entertainment industry, spanning music, television, and film.

With the online voting system, fans will now have the power to drive in enough votes to see their favorite stars, musical performers, and shows receive the recognition and prestige that have become hallmarks of the famed awards show.  Additionally, fans who cast their votes will get the chance to win a VIP experience for two including airfare, hotel, VIP tickets to the show, and an invitation to the VIP Post-Party.  To vote, please go to www.almaawards.com; voting ends on September 7, 2012.

Winners of the NCLR ALMA Awards will be determined by evaluating votes cast as well as box office, Nielsen, and Billboard rankings, and in consultation with the NCLR ALMA Awards Production Leadership Team.  Selection rules and eligibility are posted at www.almaawards.com.  Not all awards will be presented on-air during the NBC special.  However, viewers can watch the remaining award presentations during the preshow streamed online via telemundo.com/almaawards.

This year the show will be produced by Dick Clark Productions’ executive producers Orly Adelson and Barry Adelman along with Eva Longoria and Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR.  NBC will air the initial broadcast; mun2 will present the ALMA Awards Red Carpet special and rebroadcast the show; Telemundo will host the official ALMA Awards website at www.telemundo.com/almaawards; and Comcast will leverage its cable outlets to both promote and provide the show to viewers via video on demand.

“Along with our partners NBCU/Comcast, PepsiCo, and of course, Eva Longoria, NCLR is revving up for what will surely be a fabulous show.  With their partnership and with our strong and varied slate of nominees this year, we’re looking forward to presenting an amazing show for our viewers and fans,” stated Janet Murguía.

“We’re excited to partner once again with the NCLR ALMA Awards to showcase the outstanding contributions and achievements of Latino performers,” said Doug Vaughan, NBC’s Senior Vice President, Specials and Late Night Programming.

Stated Orly Adelson, “We strongly believe in the message surrounding the ALMA Awards and are looking forward to working with Eva, Janet, and NBC to produce an exciting, meaningful, and prestigious show.”

PepsiCo joins NBCU in renewing its partnership with the ALMA Awards, returning as the show’s Presenting Sponsor.

For additional information, including announcements about the presenters and performers at this year’s ceremony, please visit www.almaawards.com or follow the show on Twitter at @almaawards.  Information is also available at www.nbc.com/alma-awards/.

2012 NCLR ALMA Awards Categories and Nominees:

Favorite Movie

Act of Valor

For Greater Glory

Girl in Progress

Puss in Boots

The Way

 

Favorite Movie Actor

Diego Boneta, Rock of Ages

Benicio Del Toro, Savages

Andy Garcia, For Greater Glory

Rodrigo Santoro, What to Expect When You’re Expecting

Martin Sheen, The Way

 

Favorite Movie Actress—Drama/Adventure

Salma Hayek, Savages

Eva Longoria, For Greater Glory

Eva Mendes, Girl in Progress

Roselyn Sanchez, Act of Valor

Zoe Saldana, Colombiana

 

Favorite Movie Actress—Comedy/Musical

Bérénice Bejo, The Artist

Penelope Cruz, To Rome With Love

Cameron Diaz, What to Expect When You’re Expecting

Jennifer Lopez, What to Expect When You’re Expecting

Aubrey Plaza, Safety Not Guaranteed

 

Favorite Movie Actor—Supporting Role

Demián Bichir, Savages

Rubén Blades, For Greater Glory

Emilio Estevez, The Way

Oscar Isaac, For Greater Glory

Édgar Ramírez, Wrath of the Titans

 

Favorite Movie Actress—Supporting Role

Mia Maestro, Savages

Cierra Ramirez, Girl in Progress

Genesis Rodriguez, Man on the Ledge

Harmony Santana, Gun Hill Road

Sofía Vergara, The Three Stooges

 

Favorite TV Reality, Variety, or Comedy Personality or Act

Christina Aguilera, The Voice (NBC)

Gabriel Iglesias, Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution (Comedy Central)

George Lopez, Take Me Out (FOX)

Jennifer Lopez, American Idol (FOX)

William Levy, Dancing with the Stars (ABC)

 

Favorite TV Actor

Benjamin Bratt, Private Practice (ABC)

Danny Pino, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC)

Tyler Posey, Teen Wolf (MTV)

James Roday, Psych (USA)

Charlie Sheen, Anger Management (FX)

 

Favorite TV Actress—Drama

Jordana Brewster, Dallas (TNT)

Julie Gonzalo, Dallas (TNT)

Cote de Pablo, NCIS (CBS)

Lana Parrilla, Once Upon a Time (ABC)

Madeleine Stowe, Revenge (ABC)

 

Favorite TV Actress—Comedy

Victoria Justice, Victorious (Nickelodeon)

Aubrey Plaza, Parks and Recreation (NBC)

Naya Rivera, Glee (FOX)

Bella Thorne, Shake It Up (Disney Channel)

Sofía Vergara, Modern Family (ABC)

 

Favorite TV Actor—Supporting Role in a Drama

Guillermo Diaz, Scandal (ABC)

Carlos Gomez, The Glades (A&E)

Jon Huertas, Castle (ABC)

Michael Trevino, The Vampire Diaries (CW)

David Zayas, Dexter (Showtime)

 

Favorite TV Actor—Supporting Role in a Comedy

Hector Elizondo, Last Man Standing (ABC)

Ian Gomez, Cougar Town (TBS)

Adam Irigoyen, Shake It Up (Disney Channel)

Oscar Nuñez, The Office (NBC)

Rico Rodriguez, Modern Family (ABC)

 

Favorite TV Actress—Supporting Role

Constance Marie, Switched at Birth (ABC Family)

Sara Ramirez, Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)

Sarah Ramos, Parenthood (NBC)

Gina Torres, Suits (USA Network)

Lauren Vélez, Dexter (Showtime)

 

Favorite Male Music Artist

Bruno Mars

Pitbull

Ricky Martin

Romeo Santos

Santana

 

Favorite Female Music Artist

Gloria Estefan

Jennifer Lopez

Demi Lovato

Naya Rivera

Esperanza Spalding

About NCLR: Is the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. For more information on NCLR, please visit www.nclr.org or follow along on Facebook and Twitter.

Sources: NBC Publicity, The Lippin Group
Photo credit to: NCLR Facebook fan page

Dick Clark Dies of Heart Attack at Age 82, Rest In Peace

It is a very sad day today to write and report about a very important person and known as a Rock n’ roll icon, TV personality, radio pioneer and media producer mogul Dick Clark who died on Wednesday, April 18th of a heart attack following a medical procedure at Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California at age 82. Dick Clark is survived by his wife Kari, and his three children Richard Augustus II, Duane, and Cindy.

“Michelle and I are saddened to hear about the passing of Dick Clark.  With “American Bandstand,” he introduced decades’ worth of viewers to the music of our times.  He reshaped the television landscape forever as a creative and innovative producer.  And, of course, for 40 years, we welcomed him into our homes to ring in the New Year.  But more important than his groundbreaking achievements was the way he made us feel – as young and vibrant and optimistic as he was.  As we say a final “so long” to Dick Clark, America’s oldest teenager, our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends – which number far more than he knew.” said USA President Barack Obama.

“One of the real draws when we purchased Dick Clark Productions was the opportunity to build on the tremendous foundation of programming that this icon of American broadcasting created. I got to know Dick over the past five years and he was just as personable and warm in person as he was on television.  Once you got to know Dick, it was obvious why he was so beloved by his fans.  He was in every sense of the word, a giant. Dick Clark will be sorely missed.  He was truly one of a kind. said Daniel M. Snyder, Chairman, Dick Clark Productions.

“Dick Clark was an American institution.  He was able to replicate the magic he brought to American Bandstand, not once but several times, through The Golden Globes, New Year’s Rockin’ Eve and thousands of hours of programming in almost every genre imaginable.  He was the first of his kind — a pioneer, entrepreneur and creative visionary who bridged and cultivated the music scene with traditional show business. Dick Clark entertained and touched the lives of several generations.  He is truly irreplaceable and will be greatly missed by the employees of our company and millions of fans worldwide.” said Mark Shapiro, Chief Executive Officer, Dick Clark Productions.

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend Dick Clark. He has truly been one of the greatest influences in my life. I idolized him from the start, and I was graced early on in my career with his generous advice and counsel. When I joined his show in 2006, it was a dream come true to work with him every New Year’s Eve for the last six years. He was smart, charming, funny and always a true gentleman. I learned a great deal from him, and I’ll always be indebted to him for his faith and support of me. He was a remarkable host and businessman and left a rich legacy to television audiences around the world. We will all miss him.” said Ryan Seacrest, American radio personality, television host, network producer and voice actor.

“DICK CLARK ♥ Thank you for all the memories and for being a stable force in our lives. You will be missed! Rest in Peace beautiful soul ♥.” said Hit Recording Artist and Composer Fawn.

“Recording Academy Trustees Award recipient Dick Clark was an entertainment icon, bringing music into the homes of millions of Americans over his nearly 60-year career. His shows “American Bandstand” and “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” blazed new trails in pop music and became pivotal celebrations of music on television, spotlighting both established and emerging artists. Our deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to his family, friends, fans, and all who have enjoyed his great contributions to music and entertainment. He will be terribly missed, and his legacy will live on forever.” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO, The Recording Academy.

About Dick Clark:
Richard Wagstaff ”Dick“ Clark^[2] (November 30, 1929 – April 18, 2012) was a widely recognized American radio and television personality, best known for hosting television’s longest-running variety show, American Bandstand, from 1957 to 1987. He also hosted the game show Pyramid, and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, which beamed Times Square‘s New Year’s Eve celebrations worldwide.

As host of American Bandstand, with his unparalleled communication skills, he is credited with being a “primary force in legitimizing rock ‘n roll,” not just to teenagers, but also to parents. The show gave countless new music artists their first exposure to national audiences, among whom were Ike and Tina Turner, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, the Talking Heads and Simon and Garfunkel. His shows were among the first where blacks and whites performed on the same stage and the live audience seating was desegregated. Singer Paul Anka claims that his show was responsible for creating a “youth culture,” and due to his youthful appearance, Clark was often referred to as “America’s oldest teenager.”

As a successful businessperson,^[3] he served as chairman and chief executive officer of Dick Clark Productions, which he sold part of late in his life. He also founded the restaurant chain, “American Bandstand Diner,” modeled after the Hard Rock Cafe. Beginning in 1973, he created and produced the annual American Music Awards show, similar to the Grammy Awards.

Clark suffered a significant stroke in late 2004. With speech ability still impaired, Clark returned to his New Year’s Rockin’ Eve show on December 31, 2005/January 1, 2006. Subsequently, he appeared at the Emmy Awards on August 27, 2006, and every New Year’s Rockin’ Eve show through the 2011/2012 show. Clark died on April 18, 2012 at the age of 82 after suffering a heart attack following a medical procedure.^[4] After his death, President Obama credited him with making “us feel as young and vibrant and optimistic as he was.”^[5]

About Dick Clark Productions:
Founded in 1957, dick clark productions, inc. (dcp) is a leading independent producer of television programming. dcp produces perennial hits such as the “American Music Awards,” “Golden Globe Awards,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” and “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” as well as weekly television programming, including “So You Think You Can Dance.”

dcp owns, maintains and licenses one of the world’s most unique and extensive entertainment libraries which was recently digitized and is currently available through a new licensing portal, www.dcplicensing.com. Content includes over 30 years of footage from dcp’s award shows as well as historic programs, specials and performances including “American Bandstand,” “The Dick Clark Saturday Night Beechnut Show,” Elvis and The T.A.M.I. Show.

dcp’s other properties include four “American Bandstand” branded restaurants across the country as well as a state-of-the-art screening room based in Santa Monica, CA which features luxury seating for 25 and full service catering.

In the spring of 2010, dcp announced its stake in Carmel, CA-based Coastal Luxury Management (CLM), producer of the nationally renowned Pebble Beach Food & Wine festival, now recognized as one of the best culinary events in the country. In its third year, the four-day event is hosted throughout Pebble Beach Resorts and celebrates 70 celebrity chefs, 250 wineries from around the world, and attracts more than 5,500 attendees. In addition, CLM produces Harvest: Farm-to-Table, a two-day agriculture lifestyle event in the fall and also has two new restaurant projects – Restaurant 1833 and Cannery Row Brewing, which features the largest draft beer selection in Northern California.

dcp continues to develop a wide range of television programming including award shows, special events, entertainment and comedy specials, children’s programming, talk shows, game shows, movies for television and dramatic series for broadcast networks, cable networks, distributors and advertisers reaching audiences of all ages around the world.

dick clark productions also owns licenses “American Bandstand” branded restaurants across the country. For additional information about dcp, please visit www.dickclarkproductions.com or http://dickclark.com/.

Sources: http://www.whitehouse.gov, http://dickclark.com, http://www.unitedstations.com, Wikipedia, The Recording Academy

Pictures credit to: Dick Clark Productions, Wikipedia, Dick Clark Productions Facebook.

Editor’s Note: Dick Clark we are so sad, we were not able to meet you but I attended your popular tv show American Music Awards 2010 and 2011 in Los Angeles and we have posted articles about your other tv productions. We give our condolences to your family and please Rest In Peace.

The 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Winners Announcement

The winners have been announced for the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, a star-studded ceremony broadcast LIVE tonight on the CBS Television Network from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Fans named Taylor Swift, Entertainer of the Year, the evening’s biggest honor. This is the second consecutive year that Taylor Swift has been named Entertainer of the Year. This year marked a record breaking year with nearly one million fans casting their vote for Entertainer of the Year and New Artist of the Year categories, combined.

Swift is the youngest and seventh solo female to take the award in the 40 year history of this category; previous winners include Loretta Lynn in 1975, Dolly Parton in 1977, Barbara Mandrell in 1980, Reba in 1994, Shania Twain in 1999, Dixie Chicks in 2000 and Carrie Underwood in 2008 and 2009.

Miranda Lambert won Female Vocalist of the Year and Blake Shelton won Male Vocalist of the Year.  This is Lambert’s third consecutive win as Female Vocalist of the Year and Shelton’s first win as Male Vocalist of the Year.

Lambert also took the prize for Album of the Year, making her the only female to have three consecutive albums win the category. Lambert previously won Album of the Year in 2007 for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and in 2009 for REVOLUTION.

For the third consecutive year, Lady Antebellum won Vocal Group of the Year. Thompson Square won Vocal Duo of the Year, their first ACM Award win. Scotty McCreery was honored as New Artist of the Year in tonight’s broadcast, marking his first ACM win in the fan-voted category.

Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson won two awards tonight in the categories of Single Record of the Year and Vocal Event of the Year for their song “Don’t You Wanna Stay.” This marks a first win in both categories for Aldean and Clarkson.

Artists Lee Brice, Kelly Clarkson, Eli Young Band, Scotty McCreery and Thompson Square received their first time Academy of Country Music Awards.

Tonight, the Academy of Country Music sold-out two of the largest arenas in Las Vegas, the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards hosted by Reba and Blake Shelton, and the Mandalay Bay Events Center for the 2nd Annual ACM Fan Jam, hosted by the Zac Brown Band.

Following is the list of winners in the 11 categories voted on by the membership (excluding the Entertainer of the Year and New Artist categories, which were voted on by a combination of professional ACM members and fans):

Entertainer of the Year

Taylor Swift

 

Male Vocalist of the year

Blake Shelton

 

Female Vocalist of the year

Miranda Lambert

 

Vocal Duo of the year *(Off Camera Award)

Thompson Square

 

Vocal Group OF THE YEAR

Lady Antebellum

 

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Scotty McCreery

 

ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]

Four The Record – Miranda Lambert (RCA)

Produced by: Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf

 

Single Record of the Year [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]

Don’t You Wanna Stay – Jason Aldean With Kelly Clarkson (Broken Bow Records)

Produced by: Michael Knox

 

Song of the Year [Award to Composer(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]

Crazy Girl – Eli Young Band

Composers: Lee Brice, Liz Rose

Publishers: Cake Taker Music (BMI), Mike Curb Music (BMI), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Sweet Hysteria Music (BMI)

 

Video of the Year [Award to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)] *(Off Camera Award)

Red Solo Cup – Toby Keith

Producer: Mark Kalbfeld

Director: Michael Salomon

 

Vocal Event of the Year [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company] *(Off Camera Award)

Don’t You Wanna Stay – Jason Aldean With Kelly Clarkson (Broken Bow Records)

The 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards was produced by: Michael Knox.

About the Academy of Country Music Awards
The 47th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS is dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in the country music industry. For more information visit http://www.acmcountry.com/

Source: acmcountry.com
Graphic credit to: acmcountry.com
Photo credit to: Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Taylor Swift leads solo female nominations with 3 at 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards

Nominations were announced January 26, 2012 for the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, a star-studded event produced for television by dick clark productions broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

Nominees were announced online via the first-ever ACM digital press conference January 26, 2012 on the Academy’s Facebook and Twitter pages. Awards co-host Reba participated with a video message to kick things off and entertainment superstars Lionel Richie, who will be honored during a special taping ofACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends In Concert in April (to air at a later date on CBS), Beth Behrs (2 Broke Girls), Nancy O’Dell (Entertainment Tonight), Michael Ausiello (TVLine.com) announced batches of nominations in video postings during the approximately 20 minute online event which culminated in music fans announcing the nominees for the Academy’s biggest prize, Entertainer of the Year, a privilege fans embraced for the first time ever by submitting videos naming their favorite artist. Fans from around the country announced Entertainer of the Year nominees Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton and Taylor Swift.

As previously announced, Blake Shelton will join forces with country music star Reba to host the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards for the second consecutive year. For the fifth year, fans will select the winner of the Academy’s most prestigious honor, Entertainer of the Year, and for the fourth year, the New Artist of the Year category will also be opened up to fan voting. Nominees for New Artist of the Year were not announced in the press conference today because fan voting for those semi-finalists will close on January 30 (see page 2 below).

The winners of Entertainer of the Year and New Artist of the Year will be announced live during the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

The Academy of Country Music’s professional membership select the nominees and winners of the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, and select the final top five nominees of the Entertainer of the Year category and the eight semi-finalists in the New Artist of the Year category. Presenters and performers who will appear at the ceremony will be announced at a later date.

Fan voting for New Artist of the Year began at VoteACM.com and GACtv.com/ACM on January 16, 2012 and will close on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 12noon ET/9:00AM PT, after which nominees in that category will be announced separately. Fan voting for New Artist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year begins on March 19, 2012 at 9:00AM ET/12noon PT at VoteACM.com. Fan voting for New Artist of the Year will close at 5 p.m. PT on April 1, 2012 (before the LIVE show starts) and fan voting for Entertainer of the Year will close during the third hour of the LIVE broadcast.

Following is the list of final nominees. Winners in each of the following categories, except where noted, will be presented with an ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARD during the live television broadcast:

Entertainer of the Year

• Jason Aldean
• Kenny Chesney
• Brad Paisley
• Blake Shelton
• Taylor Swift

 

Male Vocalist of the year

• Jason Aldean
• Kenny Chesney
• Brad Paisley
• Blake Shelton
• Chris Young

 

Female Vocalist of the year

• Sara Evans
• Miranda Lambert
• Martina McBride
• Taylor Swift
• Carrie Underwood

 

Vocal Duo of the year

• Love and Theft
• Montgomery Gentry
• Steel Magnolia
• Sugarland
• Thompson Square

 

Vocal Group of the year

• The Band Perry
• Eli Young Band
• Lady Antebellum
• Rascal Flatts
• Zac Brown Band

 

New Artist of the Year (Nominees in Feb.)

Album of the year (Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company)

• Chief – Eric Church (EMI-Nashville)
  Produced by: Arturo Buenahora, Jr., Jay Joyce
• Four The Record – Miranda Lambert (RCA)
  Produced by: Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf
• Hemingway’s Whiskey – Kenny Chesney (BNA)
  Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
• My Kinda Party – Jason Aldean (Broken Bow Records)
  Produced by: Michael Knox
• Own The Night – Lady Antebellum (Capitol Records Nashville)
  Produced by: Lady Antebellum, Paul Worley

 

Single Record of the Year (Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company)

• Crazy Girl – Eli Young Band (Republic Nashville)
  Produced by: Mike Wrucke
• Don’t You Wanna Stay – Jason Aldean With Kelly Clarkson (Broken Bow Records)
  Produced by: Michael Knox
• Red Solo Cup – Toby Keith (Show Dog-Universal Music)
  Produced by: Toby Keith
• Tomorrow – Chris Young (RCA)
  Produced by: James Stroud
• You And Tequila – Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter (BNA)
  Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney

 

Song of the Year (Award to Composer(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s))

• Crazy Girl – Eli Young Band
  Composers: Lee Brice, Liz Rose
  Publishers: Cake Taker Music (BMI), Mike Curb Music (BMI), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Sweet Hysteria Music (BMI)
• Home – Dierks Bentley
  Composers: Brett Beavers, Dierks Bentley, Dan Wilson
  Publishers: Big White Tracks (ASCAP), Chestnut Barn Music (BMI), Chrysalis Music/BMG Rights (ASCAP), Chrysalis One Songs (BMI)
• Just A Kiss – Lady Antebellum
  Composers: Dallas Davidson, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott
  Publishers: Dwhaywood Music (BMI), EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI), EMI Foray Music (SESAC), Hillary Dawn Songs (SESAC), Radiobulletspublishing (BMI), String Stretcher Music (BMI) Warner-Tamberlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
• Threaten Me With Heaven – Vince Gill
  Composers: Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Dillon O’Brian, Will Owsley
  Publishers: Grant Girls Music (ASCAP), Vinny Mae Music (BMI), Willie-O Music (ASCAP)
• You And Tequila – Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter
  Composers: Matraca Berg, Deana Carter
  Publishers: Deanaling Music (ASCAP), Hannaberg Music (BMI), Songs of Universal Inc., (BMI), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)

 

Songwriter of the Year *(Off Camera Award)

• Rhett Akins
• Dallas Davidson
• Ben Hayslip
• Luke Laird
• David Lee Murphy

 

Video of the Year (Award to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)) *(Off Camera Award)

• Homeboy – Eric Church
  Producer: Brandon Arolfo
  Director: Peter Zavadil
• Just A Kiss – Lady Antebellum
  Producer: Don Lepore
  Director: Shaun Silva
• Mean – Taylor Swift
  Producer: Oualid Mouaness
  Director: Declan Whitebloom
• Red Solo Cup – Toby Keith
  Producer: Mark Kalbfeld
  Director: Michael Salomon
• Tattoos On This Town – Jason Aldean
  Producer: John Burke
  Director: Wes Edwards

 

Vocal Event of the Year (Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company) *(Off Camera Award)

• Country Boy – Aaron Lewis Featuring George Jones & Charlie Daniels (R&J Records)
  Produced by: Aaron Lewis, James Stroud
• Don’t You Wanna Stay – Jason Aldean With Kelly Clarkson (Broken Bow Records)
  Produced by: Michael Knox
• Old Alabama – Brad Paisley Featuring Alabama (Arista Nashville)
  Produced by: Frank Rogers
• Remind Me – Brad Paisley Duet With Carrie Underwood (Arista Nashville)
  Produced by: Frank Rogers
• You And Tequila – Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter (BNA)
  Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney

 

Off Camera Awards

Industry Awards

Casino of the Year

• Agua Caliente Casino ‐ Rancho Mirage, CA
• IP Casino ‐ Biloxi, MS
• Island Resort Casino ‐ Harris, MI
• Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino ‐ Las Vegas, NV
• WinStar World Casino ‐ Thackerville, OK

 

Nightclub of the Year

• Billy Bob’s Texas ‐ Ft. Worth, TX
• Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace ‐ Bakersfield, CA
• Grizzly Rose ‐ Denver, CO
• Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill ‐ Minneapolis, MN
• Wormy Dog ‐ Oklahoma City, OK

 

Venue of the Year

• BOK Center ‐ Tulsa, OK
• Bridgestone Arena ‐ Nashville, TN
• First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre ‐ Chicago, IL
• Jiffy Lube Live ‐ Bristow, VA
• Sprint Center ‐ Kansas City, MO

 

Don Remo Talent Buyer of the Year

• Ethan Hirsch ‐ Wilson Events
• Jimmy Jay ‐ Jayson Promotions, Inc.
• RJ Kaltenbach ‐ Klein’s Attractions
• Gary Osier ‐ Gary Osier Presents
• Huston Powell ‐ C3 Presents

 

Promoter of the Year

• Ben Ferrell ‐ Varnell Enterprises, Inc.
• Brad Garrett ‐ Police Productions
• Brian O’Connell ‐ Live Nation
• Glenn Smith ‐ Glenn & Linda Present
• Ed Warm ‐ Joe’s Bar

 

Musician/Bandleader/Instrumentalist (MBI) Awards

Producer of the Year

• Mark Bright
• Buddy Cannon
• Nathan Chapman
• Jay Joyce
• Frank Liddell

 

Audio Engineer of the Year

• Jeff Balding
• Derek Bason
• John Kelton
• Mills Logan
• Justin Niebank

 

Bass Player of the Year

• Mike Brignardello
• Kevin “Swine” Grantt
• Mark Hill
• Michael Rhodes
• Jimmy Lee Sloas

 

Percussionist/Drummer of the Year

• Matt Chamberlain
• Chad Cromwell
• Shannon Forrest
• Chris McHugh
• Greg Morrow

 

Fiddle Player of the Year

• Glen Duncan
• Stuart Duncan
• Larry Franklin
• Joe Spivey
• Jonathan Yudkin

 

Guitarist of the Year

• J.T. Corenflos
• Kenny Greenberg
• Jay Joyce
• Brent Mason
• Adam Shoenfeld

 

Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year

• Tony Harrell
• John Hobbs
• John Jarvis
• Charlie Judge
• Michael Rojas

 

Specialty Instrument(s) Player of the Year

• Eric Darken
• Aubrey Haynie
• Ilya Toshinsky
• John Willis
• Jonathan Yudkin

 

Steel Guitar Player of the Year

• Paul Franklin
• Mike Johnson
• Greg Leisz
• Russ Pahl
• Scotty Sanders

 

Radio Awards

On-Air Personality of the Year – National

• Cody Alan – CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan
• Kix Brooks – American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks
• Crook and Chase – Crook and Chase Countdown
• Lon Helton – CMT Country Countdown USA
• Lia – The Lia Show

 

On-Air Personality of the Year – Major Market

• Kelly Ford & Rider – KYGO-FM Denver, CO
• Cledus T. Judd, Dave McKay, Veronica – WQYK-FM St. Petersburg, FL
• Lisa Dent and Ramblin’ Ray – WUSN-FM Chicago, IL
• Trish Biondo – WUSN-FM Chicago, IL
• Edwards & Lee (Chuck Edwards & Linda Lee) – WYCD-FM Detroit, MI

 

On-Air Personality of the Year – Large Market

• Randy Carroll & Jamie Martin – KAJA-FM San Antonio, TX
• Dave O’Brien – WLHK-FM Indianapolis, IN
• Mike, Marty and Janie – WQDR-FM Raleigh, NC
• Bill Cody – WSM-AM Nashville, TN
• Big Dave and Chelsie – WUBE-FM Cincinnati, OH

 

On-Air Personality of the Year – Medium Market

• Steve & Geoff in the Morning – KUZZ AM/FM Bakersfield, CA
• Cash and Carey (Natalie Cash and Jim Carey) – KWEN-FM Tulsa, OK
• Tom & Becky – WBBS-FM Syracuse, NY
• Roger, Tom & Melissa – WPCV-FM Lakeland, FL
• Scott Wynn & Sue Wilson (Wynn and Wilson in the Morning) – WQMX-FM Akron, OH

 

On-Air Personality of the Year – Small Market

• Scotty & Carissa in the Morning – KCLR-FM Columbia, MO
• Bill Barrett, Tim Fox and Tracy Berry – KKNU-FM Eugene, OR
• Philip Gibbons – WGSQ-FM Cookville, TN
• Bearman and Ken in the Morning – WUSY-FM Chattanooga, TN
• Brent Lane – WYCT-FM Pensacola, FL

 

Radio Station of the Year – Major Market

• KUPL-FM Portland, OR
• KYGO-FM Denver, CO
• WQYK-FM St. Petersburg, FL
• WXTU-FM Philadelphia, PA
• WYCD-FM Detroit, MI

 

Radio Station of the Year – Large Market

• KAJA-FM San Antonio, TX
• WLHK-FM Indianapolis, IN
• WQDR-FM Raleigh, NC
• WUBE-FM Cincinnati, OH

 

Radio Station of the Year – Medium Market

• KATM-FM Stockton, CA
• KUZZ AM/FM Bakersfield, CA
• WBBS FM Syracuse, NY
• WYRK FM Buffalo, NY

 

Radio Station of the Year – Small Market

• KCLR-FM Columbia, MO
• KUAD-FM Windsor, CO
• WUSY-FM Chattanooga, TN
• WXFL-FM Florence, AL

IMPORTANT NOTE: Awards counts for artists reflect categories in which they have been recognized as individuals or as part of their duo or group. In some cases, an artist may receive more than one nomination which factors into their official count. For example, Kenny Chesney received two nominations in the Album of the Year category—one each as artist and producer—because that category recognizes both.

In addition, the Song of the Year category recognizes the artist, composer and publishing company as a nominee but does not recognize an individual as owner or partial owner of the publishing company.

Award recipients in each category are noted above parenthetically in the Album of the Year, Single Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Video of the Year and Vocal Event of the Year.

About the Academy of Country Music Awards
The 47th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS is dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in the country music industry. The show is produced for television by dick clark productions and will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network. Orly Adelson and R.A. Clark are executive producers. Barry Adelman is producer, and Bob Bardo is the executive in charge of production. Bob Romeo is executive producer for the Academy of Country Music. For more information visit http://www.acmcountry.com/

Source: acmcountry.com
Graphics and photo credit to: acmcountry.com

Andy Cohen from Bravo & Giuliana Rancic from E News to co-host The 2012 Miss USA Competition Sunday, June 3, 2012

On Thursday, March 8, 2012 NBC, Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, president of the Miss Universe Organization, announced that the “2012 MISS USA® Competition” will air LIVE on NBC Sunday, June 3 from 9 to 11 p.m. ET from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas at the Theatre of the Performing Arts. Andy Cohen, host and executive producer of Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” and Giuliana Rancic, co-anchor of “E! News,” will host the competition.

“The city of Las Vegas, one of the most exciting cities in the world, will once again set the stage for the Miss USA competition, giving 51 of the most beautiful women in the country a chance to win the coveted title of Miss USA,” said Mr. Trump. “Planet Hollywood has consistently rolled out the red carpet for our contestants and it is natural for us to host the pageant there.”

Last year, the 2011 MISS USA® Competition on NBC was the #1 show of the night in the target primetime demographic of adults 18-49 and numerous other key demographics.

“The Miss USA competition is one of our favorite summer specials and we look forward to an exciting event live from Las Vegas this June,” said Doug Vaughan, SVP of Special Programs and Late Night for NBC.

The 2012 MISS USA® Competition will feature contestants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Contestants will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. The show concludes with one contestant ultimately being crowned Miss USA 2012.

Adds Shugart: “Not only will we have the hottest show on the strip the night of June 3, but we are excited to welcome back Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic as hosts. Andy and Giuliana’s charisma and energy are a great fit for us, and it was obvious they had a lot of fun together at Miss USA last year. We are happy to have them back.”

Andy Cohen is the host and executive producer of “Watch What Happens Live (WWHL),” Bravo’s late night, interactive talk show now airing five nights a week and featuring guests from some of Bravo’s most popular series, as well as from the world of entertainment, politics and pop culture. For last year’s 2011 Miss USA competition, WWHL aired live immediately after the telecast making it the first time the show did a live remote broadcast outside of New York City. In addition to his hosting duties, he is also the executive vice president of development and talent for Bravo and serves as executive producer for “Top Chef” and “The Real Housewives” franchise.

Giuliana Rancic is a co-anchor of “E! News” and host of E!’s hugely popular “Fashion Police.” She is also the executive producer/star of her hit Style Network reality show, “Giuliana & Bill.” Rancic can also be seen co-hosting “Live From the Red Carpet” specials, including the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards.

Also returning as executive producers of the telecast are dick clark productions (dcp) led by Barry Adelman. Last year marked the first time the telecast incorporated a fan vote revealing the 16th contestant, along with a new technology enabling viewers to play “virtual judges” from their home.

The program concluded with Alyssa Campanella, Miss California, being crowned Miss USA 2011. During her reign, she represented the USA in the 2011 MISS UNIVERSE® Competition held in São Paulo, Brazil placing in the Top 16. She has been active in raising awareness for breast and ovarian cancer as well helping promote the USO Wishbook in support of our troops. Campanella has also made numerous TV appearances; most notably as a contestant on Food Network’s “Rachael vs Guy Celebrity Cook-Off’ and as a presenter on NBC’s “American Giving Awards.”

The Miss USA telecast now reaches approximately 90 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.missusa.com.

About The Miss USA Pageant:
The Miss Universe Organization, a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture, is a global community empowering role models of beauty, health and leadership for young women of today. As part of the Miss Universe Organization, Miss USA is dedicated to partnering with charities around the world, and to increasing awareness of breast and ovarian cancers. For more information, visit: www.missusa.com.

Follow Miss USA®:
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/OfficialMissUSA
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/OfficialMissUSA
• Twitter: @MissUSA

Sources: NBCUniversal, Inc, nbcumv.com
Photo credit to: NBCUniversal, Inc, nbcumv.com

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