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[07/12/21 - 11:00 AM]
Award-Winning Producer Jesse Collins Named Showrunner of the "2021 American Music Awards"
The world's largest fan-voted awards show returns to ABC, live on Sunday, November 21 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), and will feature global superstars and the hottest genre-spanning performances as it rings in its 49th year.

[via press release from ABC]

AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER JESSE COLLINS NAMED SHOWRUNNER OF THE '2021 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS'

Music's Hottest Night Returns to ABC, Live on Sunday, Nov. 21

ABC and dick clark productions today announced that Emmy(R)-nominated producer Jesse Collins has been named showrunner and executive producer of the upcoming "2021 American Music Awards" (AMAs), and Jesse Collins Entertainment will produce along with dick clark productions. The world's largest fan-voted awards show returns to ABC, live on SUNDAY, NOV. 21 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), and will feature global superstars and the hottest genre-spanning performances as it rings in its 49th year.

The AMAs honor artists in multiple musical genres, including Pop/Rock, Alternative Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Inspirational, Latin, EDM and Soundtrack, alongside awards for New Artist of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Video of the Year, Favorite Song and Artist of the Year.

"MRC has had the pleasure of collaborating with phenomenal artists and producers across various genres and proudly welcomes Jesse Collins as showrunner of the iconic American Music Awards," said MRC Co-CEO Modi Wiczyk. "Jesse and his team bring tremendous creative firepower, expertise that spans multiple genres and formats, and an innovative mindset that makes them our ideal partners to shepherd this show into the future."

"Jesse is a world-class producer who has incredible foresight and experience in the live-event space, and we cannot wait to see how he evolves the AMAs," said Rob Mills, executive vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television. "The fans are at the heart of this show, and this year's show promises high-caliber, unforgettable performances we've all come to expect from this spectacular night of music and celebration."

Collins most recently was executive producer of the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show and produced the 93rd Oscars(R) as well as the GRAMMY Awards(R), for which he serves as co-executive producer. Collins has produced numerous awards shows and events including the BET Awards, UNCF An Evening of Stars(R), Black Girls Rock! and Soul Train(R) Awards, and such television series and specials as "John Lewis: Celebrating a Hero," "Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices," "Change Together: From the March on Washington to Today," "Sunday Best," "American Soul," "Rhythm + Flow" and "The New Edition Story." He earned an Emmy nomination for the 61st GRAMMY Awards in 2019. He is the founder and CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, a full-service television and film entertainment production company.

The "2021 American Music Awards" will broadcast live from The Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and is seen in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Nominees are based on key fan interactions - as reflected on the Billboard charts - including streaming, album sales, song sales and radio airplay. These measurements are tracked by Billboard and its data partner MRC Data, and reflect the time period of Sept. 25, 2020, through Sept. 23, 2021. AMA winners are voted entirely by fans.

The "2021 American Music Awards" is produced by dick clark productions and Jesse Collins Entertainment. Jesse Collins, Barry Adelman and Larry Klein are executive producers. For the latest AMA news, exclusive content and more, follow the AMAs on social (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube), online at theamas.com and ABC.com, and join the conversation by using the official hashtag for the show, #AMAs.

About ABC Entertainment

ABC Entertainment airs compelling programming across all day parts, including "Grey's Anatomy," the longest-running medical drama in primetime television; riveting dramas "The Good Doctor," "A Million Little Things," "Station 19" and fall's groundbreaking No. 1 new series, "Big Sky"; trailblazing comedy favorites "black-ish," "The Conners," "The Goldbergs" and "Home Economics"; the popular Summer Fun & Games programming block, including "Celebrity Family Feud," "Holey Moley," "Match Game," "Press Your Luck" and "To Tell the Truth"; star-making sensation "American Idol"; reality phenomenon "Shark Tank"; "The Bachelor" franchise; long-running hits "Dancing with the Stars" and "America's Funniest Home Videos"; "General Hospital," which has aired for more than 55 years on the network; and late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"; as well as two critically acclaimed, Emmy(R) Award-winning "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" specials. The network also boasts some of television's most prestigious awards shows, including "The Oscars(R)," "The CMA Awards" and the "American Music Awards." ABC programming can also be viewed on demand and on Hulu.

About dick clark productions

dick clark productions (dcp) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming with the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Golden Globe Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" and the "Streamy Awards." dcp also owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic programs, specials, performances and legendary programming. dcp is part of MRC Live & Alternative, a division of diversified global entertainment company MRC. For additional information, visit mrcentertainment.com.

About Jesse Collins Entertainment

Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service television and film production company and has played an integral role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music entertainment. JCE has a multi-year overall agreement with ViacomCBS Cable Networks. On the theatrical film side, the company also has a first look on JCE's film development projects which could include Viacom's film entities such as Paramount Players. The award-winning and critically acclaimed television that JCE has produced includes miniseries - "The New Edition Story" and "The Bobby Brown Story;" scripted series - "American Soul" and "Real Husbands of Hollywood;" unscripted series - "Cardi Tries;" children's series - "Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices;" award shows - "BET Awards," "Black Girls Rock!," "BET Honors," "UNCF's An Evening of Stars," "BET Hip Hop Awards," "ABFF Honors" and "Soul Train Awards;" specials - "John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero," "Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration," "Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today," "Stand Up for Heroes," "Dear Mama," "Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin'," "Def Comedy Jam 25" and "Leslie Jones: Time Machine;" as well as competition/game shows - "Sunday Best," "Hip Hop Squares," "Nashville Squares" and "Rhythm & Flow." Jesse Collins, founder and CEO of the company, is the executive producer of all programming. He is also a co-executive producer for the iconic Grammy Awards. Most recently, he was executive producer of The 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show and produced The 2021 Academy Awards. Go to jessecollinsent.com for more information on the company.





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