PICKLER & BEN Nominated For Three Daytime Emmy Awards In Its First Season

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced that daytime talk show newcomer "Pickler & Ben" has been nominated for three Daytime Emmy Awards.

Hosts Kellie Pickler and Ben Aaron are nominated for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Hosts; set hairstylist Debbie Dover Hall is nominated for Outstanding Hairstyling; and show Director Joe Terry and Associate Director Wesley MacMillan are nominated forOutstanding Directing in a Talk Show/Entertainment News/Morning Program. The 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Sunday, April 29, 2018, and hosted by Mario LOPEZ and Sheryl Underwood.

"We are so honored to be amongst such incredible talent in this category. There's no way we are beating Steve Harvey," said Ben Aaron.

Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution is distributing the show in national Syndication and has so far cleared 125 markets for the second season, adding more every day.

"I am so happy for all our nominees and couldn't be more thrilled for Kellie, Ben, Joe, Wes and Debbie," said Executive Producer and Happy Street Entertainment Co-Founder Lisa Erspamer. "To get a show off the ground is no easy feat, but getting these nominations in our freshman year is a testament to everyone involved with the show, both in front of and behind the cameras."

Recorded in front of a live studio audience, "Pickler & Ben" features the best in lifestyle and entertainment. In its first season, which debuted in September 2017, "Pickler & Ben" has featured a roster of celebrity guests including Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Molly Sims, Christian Siriano, Cat Cora, Reba McEntire, Duff Goldman, Ty Pennington and more. The show has been renewed for a second season.

To stay up to date on episodes and get a behind-the-scenes look at Kellie and Ben in action, follow "Pickler & Ben" on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Find out when and where the show airs and request tickets to a taping at picklerandben.com.

About "Pickler & Ben": "Pickler & Ben" is produced by Grammy Award-winning superstar Faith Hill; Co-founder of Happy Street Entertainment Lisa Erspamer; and President and CEO of Sandbox Entertainment Jason Owen; in partnership with The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP). Award-winning director Joe Terry ("The Oprah Winfrey Show") directs "Pickler & Ben." Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution is distributing the show in national syndication.

Photo Credit: Matt Blair

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