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Nominations Announced For 32nd Annual Pollstar Awards, Voting Open Now
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With the countdown on to the Pollstar Live! 2021 conference, nominations have been unveiled for the 32nd annual Pollstar Awards.
Pollstar subscribers were sent an email on Friday, April 16 with a unique link to a voting ballot. Invitations are linked to one’s email address and are non-transferable. Voting is open now through May 14 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET. and winners will be announced at the Pollstar Awards on June 16 in Los Angeles.
Scheduled June 15-17, 2021 at the Beverly Hilton, Pollstar Live! is the world’s largest gathering of live entertainment professionals and the flagship event for Pollstar magazine. The conference features panels with the industry’s top executive and visionaries, multiple networking opportunities and the 32nd annual Pollstar Awards. Pollstar Live! kicks off with Production Live!, the one-day companion conference that features insightful panels and discussions from industry professionals on all topics related to staging live events including lighting, video, staging and stage management, sound technique, concert production, video, regulations, security and more.
With COVID-19 bringing a halt to traditional live events, resulting in a dearth of major tours, festivals, venue activity and touring-based artist development, Pollstar is dedicating the 32nd annual Pollstar Awards to celebrating the most commercially and artistically successful artists, venues and events over the last decade, as determined by Pollstar’s Boxoffice data and prior awards voting history. We will also be recognizing artists, venues, and individuals who rose to the occasion during the shutdown through streaming of live events, alternative delivery of live performances, philanthropy, and innovation. These nominees, as determined by Pollstar‘s research and editorial staff, represent the resiliency and fighting spirit of the live community.
Pollstar Touring Artist of the Decade
Celebrating the most commercially and artistically successful touring artist of the past decade.
Beyoncé
Billy Joel
Bon Jovi
Brad Paisley
Bruce Springsteen
Bruno Mars
Coldplay
Dave Matthews Band
Depeche Mode
Eagles
Ed Sheeran
Elton John
Foo Fighters
Guns N’ Roses
Jason Aldean
Journey
Justin Bieber
Kenny Chesney
Lady Gaga
Luke Bryan
Maroon 5
Metallica
Paul McCartney
Phish
Pink
Roger Waters
Taylor Swift
The Rolling Stones
U2
Zac Brown Band
Rock Touring Artist of the Decade
Celebrating professionalism and dedication to the art and craft of live performance by a touring rock artist or band over the last decade.
Bon Jovi
Bruce Springsteen
Coldplay
Dave Matthews Band
Eagles
Elton John
Fleetwood Mac
Guns N’ Roses
Metallica
Paul McCartney
Roger Waters
U2
Hip-Hop/R&B Touring Artist of the Decade
Celebrating professionalism and dedication to the art and craft of live performance by a touring Hip-Hop or R&B artist or band over the last decade.
Beyoncé
Bruno Mars
Chris Brown
Drake
Jay-Z
Kanye West
Lionel Richie
Post Malone
Rihanna
The Weeknd
Pop Touring Artist of the Decade
Celebrating professionalism and dedication to the art and craft of live performance by a touring Pop artist or band over the last decade.
Bruno Mars
Celine Dion
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Justin Timberlake
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Madonna
Pink
Taylor Swift
Country Touring Artist of the Decade
Celebrating professionalism and dedication to the art and craft of live performance by a touring Country artist or band over the last decade.
Brad Paisley
Carrie Underwood
Chris Stapleton
Eric Church
Garth Brooks
Jason Aldean
Keith Urban
Kenny Chesney
Luke Bryan
Miranda Lambert
Tim McGraw
Zac Brown Band
Latin Touring Artist of the Decade
Celebrating professionalism and dedication to the art and craft of live performance by a touring Latin artist or band over the last decade.
Alejandro Fernández
Enrique Iglesias
Gloria Trevi
Jennifer Lopez
Luis Miguel
Maná
Marc Anthony
Ricky Martin
Romeo Santos
Selena Gomez
Comedy Touring Artist of the Decade
Celebrating professionalism and dedication to the art and craft of live performance by a touring Comedian over the last decade.
Gabriel Iglesias
Jeff Dunham
Jerry Seinfeld
Jim Gaffigan
Katt Williams
Kevin Hart
Michael McIntyre
Ron White
Sebastian Maniscalco
Trevor Noah
Non-Music Tour of the Decade
Celebrating the best of family shows, sporting events, etc. over the last decade.
Blue Man Group
Cirque du Soleil
Disney On Ice
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
The Book Of Mormon
The Harlem Globetrotters
The Lion King
Wicked
World Wrestling Entertainment
Music Festival of the Decade
Celebrating the most artistically and commercially successful festival of the last decade providing the most rewarding experience for fans and artists.
Austin City Limits Music Festival, Austin, TX
Bluesfest, Byron Bay, Australia
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Manchester, TN
Coachella, Indio, CA
Corona Capital Festival, Mexico City
Electric Daisy Carnival, Mexico City, Mexico
Glastonbury Festival, Pilton, UK
Lollapalooza Brazil, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Lollapalooza Festival, Chicago, IL
Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, San Francisco, CA
Nightclub of the Decade
Celebrating the nightclub that showcased superior talent booking, effective promotion, quality production values and staff, an exemplary experience for fans and artists, and consistent box office success over the last decade.
9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
House Of Blues Boston, Boston, MA
Roseland Theater, Portland, OR
Terminal 5, New York, NY
The Pageant, St. Louis, MO
The Paramount, Huntington, NY
The Wilbur, Boston, MA
Troubadour , West Hollywood, CA
Webster Hall, New York, NY
Theatre of the Decade
Celebrating the theatre that showcased superior talent booking, effective promotion, quality production values and staff, an exemplary experience for fans and artists, and consistent box office success over the last decade.
Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
Auditorio Telmex, Zapopan, Mexico
Beacon Theatre, New York, NY
Broward Ctr., Au-Rene Theater, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL
Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham, NC
Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA
Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY
The Colosseum At Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV
Arena of the Decade
Celebrating the arena that showcased superior talent booking, effective promotion, quality production values and staff, an exemplary experience for fans and artists, and consistent box office success over the last decade.
Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Arena Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
The Forum, Inglewood, CA
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
Amphitheatre of the Decade
Celebrating the amphitheatre that showcased superior talent booking, effective promotion, quality production values and staff, an exemplary experience for fans and artists, and consistent box office success over the last decade.
BB&T Pavilion, Camden, NJ
DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI
Filene Center At Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA
Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, IL
Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA
Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO
Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center, Noblesville, IN
Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, TX
International Venue of the Decade
Celebrating the venue outside of North America that showcased superior talent booking, effective promotion, quality production values and staff, an exemplary experience for fans and artists, and consistent box office success over the last decade.
3Arena, Dublin, Ireland
AccorHotels Arena, Paris, France
Antwerps Sportpaleis , Merksem, Belgium
AO Arena, Manchester, UK
Eventim Apollo, London, UK
Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany
Royal Albert Hall, London, UK
The O2 – London, London, UK
The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
UnimedHall SP, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Damn The Torpedoes: 2020-21 Touring Artist
Artists who found a way to (safely) perform in front of live audiences during the pandemic shutdown.
Bert Kreischer
Billy Strings
Blackberry Smoke
For King & Country
Iliza Shlesinger
Six60
Virtually Yours: 2020-21 Livestreaming Artist
The artists most effectively using streaming platforms to virtually convey the excitement and power of live music.
Brad Paisley
D-Nice
Melissa Etheridge
Norah Jones
SOFI TUKKER
Trey Anastasio
Best Livestream Event/Virtual Festival
Most successful attempt to recreate the festival experience via streaming.
Bang Bang Con / BTS
Where Do We Go? / Billie Eilish
Opry Live / Various Artists
Loud Stream / Rolling Loud
The Beacon Jams / Trey Anastasio
Verzus Presents / Various Artists
Save Our Stages Fest
From Our Stage to Your Screen: Best Livestreaming Venue
The venue that best served as a host for live streaming events, conveying both the power of the artists and the personality of the venue.
Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
City Winery Nashville
Le Poisson Rouge
Royal Albert Hall
The Hideout
The Ryman / Grand Ole Opry
Best Livestreaming Platform
The platform that best served as a host for live streaming events.
Bulldog DM
Driift
LiveXLive
Mandolin
Nugs.net
Veeps
Breakthrough Artist Of The Pandemic
The artist that best managed to significantly elevate their career and the power of their live performances during a period where traditional touring was not possible.
Arlo Parks
Billy Strings
Black Pumas
Lil Tjay
Megan Thee Stallion
Phoebe Bridgers
Pandemic Innovation Award
The most innovative endeavor during the historic industry shutdown that served to elevate the overall live entertainment community and will have a lasting impact on the industry.
“Astronomical” – Travis Scott
“NYE Notre Dame” – Jean-Michel Jarre
““The All Within My Hands Helping Hands Concert & Auction” – Metallica
“The Bubble Concerts” – The Flaming Lips
“Be In The Stream” – fans.live
Clubhouse Platform