The 2011 Billboard Music Awards will air on ABC live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May well 22, in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The announcement was created nowadays by Richard D. Beckman, CEO of Prometheus Global Media, which owns Billboard. The live broadcast will probably be co-executive produced by Mr. Beckman and Don Mischer of Don Mischer Productions.
"This show marks the very first of quite a few broadcast platforms we program to construct around the Billboard franchise," Beckman said. "We have an amazing network partner and with Don Mischer, among the finest producers within the world. We look forward to entertaining music fans with Billboard's own rendition of a televised celebration of music."
The awards will reflect Billboard's chart rankings based on key fan interactions with music, such as album, single and digital sales, touring, streaming and social interactions on MySpace, Facebook as well as other favorite on line destinations for music. These measurements are tracked year-round by Billboard and its information partners. The awards might be based on the reporting period of February 28, 2010 via March 1, 2011. Leading artists will probably be recognized in a number of genres, which includes R&B, Rap, Pop, Country, Rock, Latin and Alternative.
"Las Vegas is a world-class destination known for hosting special events," said Rossi Ralenkotter, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. "Millions of visitors enjoy our entertainment offerings every year and having the Billboard Music Awards return to Las Vegas gives them 1 more reason to visit."