Yesterday was the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards ceremony, but tonight is when you get to see all the action as the show airs on Disney. This year featured killer performances and even some new winner categories. Presenters, performers and guests included some of the biggest celebrities in music from Britney Spears to Dwayne Johnson. For all the details on what time the show airs, after party details, the performers and more, read on below.
DATE: April 29, 2017 (ceremony)
April 30, 2017 (air on TV)
AIR TIME: 7 -9 p.m. ET/PT
RADIO & TV CHANNELS: Radio Disney and the Disney Network – Click here for the Disney Channel Finder to see what channel number the network is on in your area.
HOSTS:
Jordan Fisher
Kelsea Ballerini
Sofia Carson
Jenna Ortega
Alex Aiono
LOCATION: Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California
PERFORMERS:
Hailee Steinfeld
Train
Alessia Cara
Auli’i Cravalhom Alessia Cara, Jordan Fisher and Tally
Kelsea Ballerini
Julia Michaels
Noah Cyrus
Sabrina Carpenter
Fitz and The Tantrums
Grace VanderWaal
Erin Bowman
Descendants 2 cast: Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, and Sofia Carson
HERO AWARD RECIPIENT: Nick Jonas
ICON AWARD RECIPIENT: Britney Spears
PRESENTERS: Adam Driver, Aloe Blacc, Anneliese van der pol, Baby Ariel, Bea Miller, Becky G, Cameron Dallas, Camila Cabello, Charli XCX, China Anne McClain, Chrissie Fit, Cierra Ramirez, Corbin Bleu, Dove Cameron, Dwayne Johnson, Erin Andrews, Gregg Sulkin, Heidi Klum, Issac Ryan Brown, Jake T. Austin, Janel Parrish, Jason Maybaum, John Stamos, Keegan Allen, Lucy Hale, Mark Cuban, Maia Mitchell, Navia Robinson, Raven-Symoné, Sarah Hyland, and Terry Crews.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Sweety High and Radio Disney will present the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards official after party. Footage will include interviews with award winners and young Hollywood, behind the scenes coverage of the awards show, after party, and more. It will broadcast following the RDMA’s at 9 p.m. ET via Sweety High.com, Sweety High’s Official YouTube Channel and RadioDisney’s Official YouTube Channel.
NOMINEES:
Best Female Artist
Ariana Grande
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Meghan Trainor
Selena Gomez
Best Male Artist
Bruno Mars
Justin Bieber
Niall Horan
Nick Jonas
Shawn Mendes
Best Group
DNCE
Fifth Harmony
One Direction
The Chainsmokers
Twenty One Pilots
Song of the Year
“Cake by the Ocean” – DNCE
“Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – Justin Timberlake
“Closer” – The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
“Sit Still, Look Pretty” – Daya
“Treat You Better” – Shawn Mendes
Best Band
Clean Bandit
Coldplay
DNCE
Fitz and The Tantrums
The 1975
Breakout Artist of the Year
Alessia Cara
Daya
DNCE
Hailee Steinfeld
Kelsea Ballerini
Best New Artist
Grace VanderWaal
Jon Bellion
Jordan Fisher
Julia Michaels
Noah Cyrus
Best Collaboration
“Bad Things” – Machine Gun Kelly and Camila Cabello
“Beauty and the Beast – Ariana Grande and John Legend
“I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” – Taylor Swift and Zayn
“Just Hold On” – Steve Aoki and Louis Tomlinson
“We Don’t Talk Anymore – Charlie Puth featuring Selena Gomez
Best Crush Song
“Let Me Love You” – DJ Snake featuring Justin Bieber
“On Purpose” – Sabrina Carpenter
“Starving – Hailee Steinfeld and Grey featuring Zedd
“Wild” – Troye Sivan featuring Alessia Cara
“Yeah Boy” – Kelsea Ballerini
Fiercest Fans
Beliebers (Justin Bieber)
Harmonizers (Fifth Harmony)
Megatronz (Meghan Trainor)
Mendes Army (Shawn Mendes)
Selenators (Selena Gomez)
Best Song That Makes You Smile
“24K Magic” – Bruno Mars
“Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – Justin Timberlake
“HandClap – Fitz and The Tantrums
“Juju on That Beat – Zay Hilfigerrr and Zayion McCall
“Me Too – Meghan Trainor
Best Song to Lip Sync To
“Bacon” – Nick Jonas featuring Ty Dolla $ign
“Cake by the Ocean” – DNCE
“Closer” – The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
“No” – Meghan Trainor
“Work” – Rihanna featuring Drake
Best Song To Dance To
“Alone” – Marshmello
“Cold Water” – Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber and MØ
“Don’t Let Me Down” – The Chainsmokers featuring Daya
“Millionaire” – Cash Cash and Digital Farm Animals featuring Nelly
“Never Forget You” – Zara Larsson and MNEK
Best Breakup Song
“i hate u, i love u” – Gnash featuring Olivia O’Brien
“Make Me (Cry)” – Noah Cyrus featuring Labrinth
“Shout Out to My Ex” – Little Mix
“Sorry” – Justin Bieber
“We Don’t Talk Anymore” – Charlie Puth featuring Selena Gomez
Favorite Tour
21 Tour – Hunter Hayes
Future Now Tour – Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas
Purpose World Tour – Justin Bieber
Revival Tour – Selena Gomez
The Untouchable Tour – Meghan Trainor
Country Favorite Artist
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Kelsea Ballerini
Maddie & Tae
Sam Hunt
Country Best New Artist
Lauren Alaina
Maren Morris
Old Dominion
RaeLynn
Temecula Road
Country Favorite Song
“80s Mercedes” – Maren Morris
“From the Ground Up” – Dan + Shay
“H.O.L.Y.” – Florida Georgia Line
“Peter Pan – Kelsea Ballerini
“Think of You – Chris Young with Cassadee Pope
Favorite Social Media Star
Alex Aiono
Baby Ariel
Jacob Sartorius
Jake Paul
Jiffpom
Favorite International Artist
5 Seconds of Summer
Big Bang
The Vamps
BTS
Shakira