Elton John to Receive Legend Award on "2001 RADIO MUSIC AWARDS" (10/26/01)
Thu, Oct 11, 2001 11:31 AM PDT
Sir Elton John has been named the winner of the "2001 Radio Music Awards'" special Legend Award. Tribute will be paid to the international singer, songwriter and performer at the "2001 Radio Music Awards," telecast live from the Aladdin Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 (9:00-11:00 p.m.), on the ABC Television Network.
The Legend Award is presented to an individual or group for their body of work and for their significant contributions to the music industry. Dr. Dre was the recipient of last year's award.
In addition to The Legend Award, eight other awards will be handed out on the two-hour special, acknowledging the achievements of recording artists and radio personalities in the musical formats of Top 40/Pop radio, Pop Alternative radio, Hip Hop/Rhythmic radio, Alternative/Rock radio and Country radio.
To date, confirmed performers and presenters include Mick Jagger, Robert Downey Jr., Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz, Sugar Ray, Jay-Z, Afroman, Alyson Hannigan, India Arie, Lil' Romeo, Master P, Rascal Flatts, Bell Biv DeVoe, Carson Daly, Christina Aguilera, Christina Milian, Jessica Simpson, Lifehouse, Snoop Dogg and Nelly Furtado.
In addition to the radio air play nominated awards, categories for Most Requested Artist and Most Requested Song of the year will be voted on by radio listeners.
The executive producers for the "2001 Radio Music Awards" are Anthony Eaton, three-time Grammy-winner in the long-form video category; Paul Joseph, executive producer, co-creator of the "Rick Dees Weekly Top 40" and Grammy- nominated producer; and Von Freeman, vice president of marketing, Clear Channel Communications, Los Angeles, and three-time Billboard magazine and three-time Radio and Records magazine Marketing Executive of the Year. The special will be produced by Tall Pony Productions [This message has been edited by WillTara (edited October 26, 2001).]
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