Academy of Country Music, dick clark productions & GAC Television Partner to Give Fans the Power to Name Top New Artist Categories for the First Time Ever
Posted on: Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 06:00 CST
Unprecedented Television Exposure for New Artists Planned
The 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in
Fan voting for these three categories will begin at GACTV.com on
As part of this new partnership, GAC will air several stand-alone specials, including a show featuring all the nominees from each of the three categories, as well as a special on the winner.
"GAC is honored to be part of this fan-focused selection process particularly because so many of these top new artists get their first exposure to TV on GAC," said
"The Academy has been at the forefront of supporting new artists and introducing them to new audiences. This alliance felt like a natural fit and extension of that support," said
Orly Adelson, president of dcp said, "dick clark productions has always celebrated the instrumental role music fans play in the popularity of new and emerging artists. The ability for country artists to vote directly online will provide them with an even greater opportunity to make their voices heard."
The first GAC special, hosted by reigning Top New Male Vocalist
On
The winner of the new Top New Artist category will be awarded on the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in
Nominees for the Academy of Country Music Awards will be announced on
About the Academy of Country Music Awards
The 44th Academy of Country Music Awards is dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in the country music industry. The show is produced for television by dick clark productions and will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in
About Great American Country (GAC)
Great American Country is the leader in country music entertainment. GAC delivers to viewers the widest variety of country music, its artists and the lifestyles they influence. GAC broadcasts original country music programming, country music performance specials, live concerts, music videos, and is the exclusive television home of the Grand Ole Opry. GAC is available in more than 55 million households and online at http://www.GACTV.com. GAC is owned by Scripps Networks, the leading developer of lifestyle-oriented content for television and the Internet, including HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network and Fine Living Network. Scripps Networks is based in
SOURCE dick clark productions; Academy of Country Music
Source: PR Newswire
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