Radio Disney Music Awards
The Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA) is an annual awards show operated and governed by Radio Disney, an American radio network. Beginning in 2001,[1] the show was originally broadcast only on Radio Disney, but later began being televised on Disney Channel from 2013 onwards.[2][3]
Radio Disney Music Awards | |
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Current: 2019 Radio Disney Music Awards | |
Sponsored by | Radio Disney |
Country | United States |
Reward(s) | "Golden Mickey" trophy |
First awarded | December 23, 2001 |
Website | Official website |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | Radio Disney (radio) Disney Channel (television) |
Runtime | 150 minutes (radio) 120 minutes (television) |
With Radio Disney initially shutting down, it is unknown if the award ceremony will continue.
History
The Radio Disney Music Awards honor the year's achievements in music, mainly in the teen pop genre, and are awarded based on popular vote from the network's listeners via online voting. The trophy awarded to a winner is known as the "Golden Mickey", a gold-colored statuette with a silhouette figure of Mickey Mouse donning headphones nicknamed the "Ardy", representing Radio Disney's initials. Before 2014, the ceremony was not televised beyond commercial interstitial segments for Disney Channel to promote their sister radio network. As of the seventh annual ceremony on April 26, 2014, the ceremony began to be televised in full a day after a tape delay, as the network attempts to compete with Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards in airing awards programming. Starting in 2016, Canada was able to vote for the first time as Disney programming, formerly under the control of Family Channel, is now carried by Disney-branded Corus Entertainment networks in both English and French.[4][5]
On June 16, 2019, the 2019 Radio Disney Music Awards were renamed ARDYs: A Radio Disney Music Celebration and aired live for the first time instead of on a tape-delay.[6]
On June 25, 2020, it was announced that the 2020 Radio Disney Music Awards will be renamed Radio Disney Presents ARDYs Summer Playlist and premiere on July 10, 2020 with Laura Marano as the host.[7]
Awards events
Year | Location | Performers |
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2001[8] | Radio Disney Burbank, California (Audio-only recording) | No performances |
2002[9] | ||
2003[10] | ||
2004[11] | ||
2005[12] | ||
2006[13] | ||
2007[14] | ||
2008–12 | No ceremonies held | |
2013[15] | Microsoft Theater Los Angeles |
2013 performances
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2014[16] |
2014 performances
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2015[17] |
2015 performances
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2016[18] | ||
2017[19] | ||
2018[20] | Dolby Theatre Los Angeles |
2018 performances
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2019[6] | CBS Studio Center Los Angeles | |
2021[7] | TBA |
2020 performances
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Award categories
Current
- Best Female Artist
- Best Male Artist
- Best Music Group
- Song of the Year
- Best New Artist
- Breakout Artist
- Best Crush Song
- Song to Dance to
- Fiercest Fans
- Best Song That Makes You Smile
- Best Breakup Song
- Best Collaboration
- Best Song To Lip Sync To
- Country Favorite Artist
- Country Favorite Song
- Country Best New Artist
- Favorite Tour
- Favorite Social Media Star
- Favorite International Artist
Formerly
- Artist with the Best Style
- Most Talked About Artist
- Best Artist Turned Singer
- Best Music Video
- Best Soundtrack Song
- Catchiest New Song
- Best Anthem
- Best Album
- Best Homework Song
- Best Karaoke Song
- Best Song to Air Guitar
- Best Song to Watch Your Dad Sing
- Best Song to Rock Out to with Your BFF
- Funniest Celebrity Take
- Best Acoustic Performance
- Favorite Roadtrip Song
Special awards
Impact Award
Impact Award is in recognition of an artist's influence on the world of entertainment and society, across generations of music enthusiasts.
- 2018: Janet Jackson[21]
Hero Award
Hero Award is an honor for contribution for the charitable work.
- 2014: Shakira[22]
- 2015: Jennifer Lopez[23]
- 2016: Gwen Stefani[24]
- 2017: Nick Jonas[25]
- 2018: Carrie Underwood[26]
- 2019: Avril Lavigne
- 2020: Nash Waren Rosendahl
Icon Award
Icon Award is an honor for the music contribution and influence with the teenagers by long-time career artists.
- 2017: Britney Spears[27]
- 2018: Kelly Clarkson[28]
Heroes for Change Award
Heroes for Change Award is an honor for young non-artists who make a difference in the world with charitable work.
Other special awards
- 2014: Chart Topper Award to Ariana Grande for her impact on the charts.[32]
- 2014: Show Stopper Award to R5 for their sold-out shows on Louder Tour.[32]
Achievements
Below are the current rankings for the most wins and most nominated artist among female and male:
Most wins
Rank | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
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Artist | Hilary Duff | Fifth Harmony Selena Gomez Taylor Swift |
Avril Lavigne Miley Cyrus |
Total | 21 | 8 | 7 |
Most nominations
This is a list of multiple nominated performers and actors with 10 or more career nominations. Hilary Duff is currently the most nominated performer with 35 nominations.
35 nominations
22 nominations
21 nominations
19 nominations
17 nominations
16 nominations
15 nominations
14 nominations
11 nominations
10 nominations
References
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- http://en-ca-music.disney.com/rdma
- http://fr-ca-music.disney.com/rdma
- "Music's Biggest Event for Families Returns For Its Seventh Year, Live for the First Time and With a New Name: "ARDYs: A Radio Disney Music Celebration," Sunday, June 16". The Futon Critic. April 19, 2019.
- "Disney Channel Hosts a Special Night of Music with Two Programming Events: "Disney Channel Summer Sing-Along" and "Radio Disney Presents ARDYs Summer Playlist" on Friday, July 10". The Futon Critic. June 25, 2020.
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- "Janet Jackson, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood Honored at Radio Disney Music Awards". Variety. June 24, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
- "Janet Jackson Set to Receive First-Ever Impact Award at 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
- "Shakira to be Honored with 'Hero' Award for Charitable Work". E Online. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
- Harp, Justin. "Jennifer Lopez to receive Radio Disney's Hero Award". Digital Spy. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
- "Gwen Stefani será honrada com o prêmio "Hero Awards" no Disney Music Awards 2016". Papel Pop. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
- "Nick Jonas To Receive Hero Award At Radio Disney Music Awards (Exclusive)". Access Hollywood. Retrieved March 24, 2017.
- Commings-Grady, Mackenzie. "Carrie Underwood and Ludacris Set to Perform 'The Champion' At Radio Disney Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
- "Britney Spears to Receive First-Ever Icon Award at 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
- Schnurr, Samantha. "Kelly Clarkson to Be Honored With Icon Award at 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards". E! News. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- "Mary Dawson '15 Honored as a "Hero for Change"". Chadwick School. Retrieved March 24, 2017.
- "Heroes for Change - Their Stories - 2014 RDMA". RDMA. Retrieved March 24, 2017.
- "Gwen Stefani to Be Honored with "Hero" Award at 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards". Shine on Media. Retrieved March 24, 2017.
- "Ariana Grande, R5, and Shakira Received Special Honors at the Radio Disney Music Awards". Digital Spy. Retrieved April 22, 2015.