"Miss USA 2016” - (Aired 6/05/2016 / FOX) LIVE June 5, 2016 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, beautiful and accomplished women from all 50 states and the District of Columbia ( + an additional contestant chosen by a nationwide social media search) competed for the crown. Hosted by Julianne Hough and Terrence J Jenkins, the night included performances by Chris Young and The Backstreet Boys. Celebrity judges were Laura Brown, Joe Zee, Ali Landry, Crystle Stewart, Nigel Barker. The evening culminated with District of Columbia’s Deshauna Barber becoming the newly crowned Miss USA. Deshauna is the first woman actively serving in the United States Army Reserve to wear the crown and hold the title of Miss USA.
Production company: Miss Universe Organization and WME/IMG
NETWORK SPECIALS 2016
"51st Academy of Country Music Awards" - (Aired 4/3/2016 / CBS) The 51st Academy of Country Music Awards returned to Las Vegas’ MGM Grand to honor and showcase the biggest names and emerging talent in country music. Hosted by Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley, highlights of the evening included a first-time ever performance together by Dolly Parton and pop superstar Katy Perry on a medley of Dolly’s hits, Tim McGraw’s emotionally impactful "Humble and Kind" performance, Miranda Lambert’s rockin’ cover of “Tush" accompanied by Keith Urban and ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Carrie Underwood’s debut of "Church Bells,” and Jason Aldean receiving the highest honor of the evening – Entertainer of the Year. The night also included 7 other on-air awards and 18 additional performances by Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge, Cam, Charles Kelley, Chris Stapleton, Chris Young w/ Cassadee Pope, Cole Swindel, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini feat Nick Jonas, Kenny Chesney, Little Big Town feat Trombone Shorty, Luke Bryan, Old Dominion, Sam Hunt, and Thomas Rhett. Production Company: dick clark productions
"10th ACM Honors" (Aired 9/09/2016 / CBS) Hosts Lady Antebellum and a star-studded cast of the best in country music graced the stage of the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN to perform and honor the special honorees and off-camera winners from the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards. Performers included Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bently, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, The Band Perry, Keith Urban, and musical collaborations by Cam & Alicia Keys, Luke Bryan & Cole Swindell and Chris Young & Dan + Shay. The night was capped with a special tribute to Glen Campbell by Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith and Keith Urban. Honorees included, Crystal Gayle, Eddie Rabbitt, Ross Copperman, Tanya Tucker, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Jeff Walker, Jimmy Webb, The Statler Brothers and Little Big Town. Two of the night’s most prestigious awards were given to Jason Aldean (ACM’s Triple Crown Award) and to Miranda Lambert (ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award.) Production company: dick clark productions
"GRAMMY© Red Carpet Live!" - (Aired 2/15/2016 / CBS) CBS’ first ever GRAMMY© Red Carpet Live takes viewers on to the Red Carpet at LA”s Staples Center for an up-close look at the stars, the styles and the fashion on music’s biggest night. Co-hosts Nancy O’Dell, Kevin Frasier, and Shad Moss (aka Bow Wow) get the inside scoop from music’s biggest stars: Demi Lovato, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Diplo, Kacey Musgraves, James Bay, Zendaya, Miguel, Carrie Underwood, Tori Kelly, Lionel Richie, Nile Rodgers, Mark Ronson, Little Big Town, Charlie Puth, Big Sean, Sam Smith, ASAP Rocky, Hollywood Vampires, Common and Elle King, Andra Day, and James Corden with a special edition of Carpool Karoke. Production company: AEG Ehrlich VenturesColumbia’s Deshauna Barber becoming the newly crowned
"Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular" - (Aired 7/04/2016 / CBS) Celebrating our nation’s independence, LIVE on the 4th of July, from the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular treats viewers to a night of unbelievable music and masterfully choreographed fireworks illuminating the night sky. Hosted by Nancy O’Dell with performances by Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, Little Big Town and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra under the direction of conductor Keith Lockhart. Production company: B4 Productions