Adding to the previously announced, star-studded roster of talent performing at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, Pitbull, Christina Aguilera, Selena Gomez, The Band Perry, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Kacey Musgraves are also slated to grace the stage. This highly anticipated awards show, airing live from Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena SUNDAY, MAY 19 (8:00-11:00 pm, ET) on the ABC Television Network, sponsored by Chevrolet, Las Vegas and Samsung GALAXY S 4, will deliver Unforgettable performances including the already announced Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Miguel, Prince and Justin Bieber, as well as honor the biggest names in music. Additionally, Prince will receive the Billboard Icon Award, highlighting his unique journey and history of groundbreaking accomplishments in the music industry during the broadcast, which will be executive produced by Don Mischer. More musical acts and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks. For Billboard Music Awards show updates, the full list of finalists and ticketing information, visit www.billboard.com.
Miami-native Pitbull, also known as Mr.
Worldwide and Mr. 305, is a globally successful musician, performer, business entrepreneur, fashion icon and actor whose career sales exceed five million albums and 40 million singles worldwide.
Pitbull has had No. 1 hits in more than 15 countries, and his videos have been viewed more than three billion times. His world tour sold out concerts in Latin America, Canada and Europe, before bringing the party to the United States, Japan and Australia. Pitbull's new single, "Feel This Moment" featuring Christina Aguilera, from his critically acclaimed album Global Warming is another global sensation.
One of the most accomplished performers of the last decade, Christina Aguilera has sold more than 43 million albums worldwide, achieved five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, has won five Grammy Awards, and has had six top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 chart including two No. 1s. She has collaborated with other legendary artists including Herbie Hancock, Andrea Bocelli, Tony Bennett,
Elton John and The Rolling Stones. Aguilera was also named one of Time Magazine's Most Influential People of 2013.
Multi-platinum-selling recording artist Selena Gomez is nothing short of a star. Selena is seeing overwhelming success as of late and recently released her new single, "Come & Get It," which is currently climbing a host of Billboard charts. Her new album will be released this summer, followed by a global tour. Selena has already sold over 10 million singles in the US, along with three RIAA-certified top-ten debuting gold albums, and has amassed four No. 1 Billboard Dance Club songs.
The Band Perry, comprised of siblings Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry, combines classic country music with an eclectic infusion of rock and soul that is rounded out by perfect three-part harmonies. The sibling trio's sophomore album Pioneer (Republic Nashville) debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart with nearly 130,000 copies sold in the first week. Produced by Dann Huff, Pioneer has received acclaim from top critics across the country and has already produced two hit singles - the No. 1 Hot Country Songs single, "Better Dig Two," plus the recent top 10 hit, "DONE." The family band is also
The Face of Outnumber Hunger, which is in its second year and helps secure meals for the 1 in 6 Americans who struggle with hunger. In addition, beginning May 31,
The Band Perry will hit the road as special guests on Rascal Flatts' "Live & Loud" tour.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, a duo from Seattle, Washington, have emerged as a premier international hip-hop group known for their electrifying live shows, expertly crafted music, and innovative music videos and media. 2012 was a banner year for the group, kicked off by Macklemore's feature in XXL's Freshman Class. Most recently, they have broken new ground by independently releasing their debut full-length album, The Heist, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart without the support of a traditional record label. Their single "Thrift Shop" spent six weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (5x Platinum), with help from a wildly popular music video (250 million+ views on YouTube) on heavy rotation on
BET and MTV. Since releasing The Heist, the duo has garnered attention from top media outlets, and has performed on leading late night shows including "Saturday Night Live." In addition, their new hit single "Can't Hold Us" has received critical acclaim and rises to No. 2 this week on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Nashville-based singer-songwriter,
Kacey Musgraves recently released her chart-topping album Same Trailer Different Park to massive critical acclaim. Her Top Ten Country Airplay debut single "Merry Go 'Round" clearly demonstrates the 24-year-old's songwriting prowess, which can be seen throughout the record on songs like "Blowin' Smoke," "Follow Your Arrow" and Silver Lining." Kacey has been performing since she was eight years old and wrote her first song at nine years old. To date, Kacey has opened shows for Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss,
Loretta Lynn and recently wrapped tours with
Lady Antebellum and Little Big Town. Currently she can be found on Kenny Chesney's "No Shoes Nation" tour this spring and summer.
Billboard Music Awards finalists were based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital singles sales, radio airplay, touring, streaming and social interactions on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, VEVO, Spotify and other popular online destinations for music. These measurements were tracked year-round by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Entertainment and Next Big Sound. The awards are based on the reporting period of March 12, 2012 through March 10, 2013. For the full list of finalists, visit www.billboard.com.
Billboard Music Awards tickets, priced beginning at $75 for Upper Level and not including applicable service charges and taxes are on sale now. Tickets are available at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith's Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to four (4) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
About Billboard
Billboard is the world's most influential music brand reaching key executives and tastemakers in and around the music business through Billboard magazine, Billboard.biz, Billboard Conferences, Billboard Bulletin, and other targeted newsletters, and millions of music fans through Billboard.com and Billboard Events. The Billboard brand is
Built on its exclusive charts and unrivaled reporting on the latest news, issues and trends across all genres of music. Billboard charts and content are consumed and referenced by millions of people in more than 100 countries through a content syndication deal with global news network, and strategic relationships with other major companies around the world. In addition to North America, Billboard operates businesses in Brazil, Japan, Korea and Russia.
Billboard is owned by Prometheus Global Media, which resides under the newly formed Guggenheim Digital Media, a diversified company with leading assets in the media and entertainment arenas, including: Music (Billboard and its related conferences, events, and awards shows such as The Billboard Music Awards on ABC, and The Billboard Latin Music Awards on Telemundo), Entertainment (The Hollywood Reporter, Backstage, ShowEast, CineAsia, and CineEurope); and Advertising & Marketing (Adweek, Adweek Conferences and The CLIO Awards).
About Don Mischer Productions
Don Mischer Productions is an internationally recognized leader in large scale event and television production. DMP has produced everything from Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies, to
Super Bowl Halftime shows, to the Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial, as well major award show broadcasts including the Oscars, and Emmys. The company's principals are award-winning, producer and director, Don Mischer, and producers Charlie Haykel and Juliane Hare.
About the MGM Grand Garden Arena
The
MGM Grand Garden Arena is home to concerts, championship boxing and premier sporting and special events. The Arena offers comfortable seating for as many as 16,800 with excellent sightlines and state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting and sound. Prominent events to date have included world championship fights between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson as well as Oscar de la Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez; and concerts by The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Bette Midler, George Strait, Janet Jackson, Phil Collins, Billy Joel, U2, Lady Gaga, Sting, Coldplay, Alicia Keys,
Jimmy Buffett and the
Barbra Streisand Millennium Concert. The
MGM Grand Garden Arena also is home to the annual Academy of Country Music Awards, annual Billboard Music Awards and the Frozen Fury NHL pre-season game which features the Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche.
About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
About The LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas
Convention Center and Cashman Center. With more than 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and 10.7 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever-increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to LVCVA.com or LasVegas.com.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, (Samsung Mobile) a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets, wireless infrastructure and other telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
