On Sunday, May 1, Disney Channel presented the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards and among the top winners were Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, and Selena Gomez.
The 2016 RDMA took place at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and included performances by Ariana Grande, Daya, DNCE, Flo Rida, Hailee Steinfeld, Jordan Smith, Kelsea Ballerini, Laura Marano, Sabrina Carpenter, Sofia Carson, Zara Larsson and a special performance by ‘Hero’ Award recipient Gwen Stefani.
There was also a special performance by Justin Bieber at a Tulsa, Oklahoma, high school.
Additional highlights from the special include an epic drum-off between Muppet icon Animal and Fall Out Boy’s Andy Hurley; a never-before-seen mash-up of Ballerini’s “Peter Pan” and Daya’s “Hide Away”; the first television performances of Carson’s “Love Is The Name” and Marano’s “Boombox”; big wins by “The Freshest – Best New Artist” Ballerini and inaugural Radio Disney Country double winners Maddie & Tae; and Pharrell presenting Stefani with the ‘Hero’ Award in recognition of the positive impact she has on fans. Minnesota Timberwolves’ Zach Lavine also presented two Radio Disney fans, Whitney Stewart and Braeden Mannering, with this year’s Heroes For Change award.
You can see the full list of 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards winners below:
“You Know You Love Them – Best Music Group (Presented By KRAFT® Macaroni and Cheese Shapes)”
Fifth Harmony
“He’s The One – Best Male Artist”
Ed Sheeran
“She’s The One – Best Female Artist”
Selena Gomez
“The Bestest – Song Of The Year”
“Bad Blood” – Taylor Swift
“XOXO – Best Crush Song”
“Perfect” – One Direction
“So Fantastic – Fiercest Fans”
Harmonizers
“The Buzz – Breakout Artist Of The Year”
Tori Kelly
“The Freshest – Best New Artist”
Kelsea Ballerini
“So Happy – Best Song That Makes You Smile (Presented By Cheddar Goldfish® crackers)”
“Better When I’m Dancing” – Meghan Trainor
“#COOL – Radio Disney’s Most Talked About Artist”
Taylor Swift
“Stuck In Our Heads – Best Song To Lip Sync To (Presented By BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages)”
“What Do You Mean?” – Justin Bieber
“That’s My Jam – Best Anthem”
“Eyes Wide Open” – Sabrina Carpenter
“Move! – Best Song To Dance To”
“Focus” – Ariana Grande
“Heartbreak – Best Breakup Song”
“Bad Blood” – Taylor Swift
“You’ve Got Swag! – Artist With The Best Style”
Becky G
“Radio Disney Country Favorite Song”
“Fly” – Maddie & Tae
“Radio Disney Country Favorite Artist”
Maddie & Tae