Jonas An RDMA Hero
Multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter, actor and philanthropist Nick Jonas will be honored with the “Hero” Award at the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA), music’s biggest event for families. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 13, Jonas helped found Beyond Type 1, a non-profit organization that leverages the power of social media and technology to provide resources for those living with Type 1 diabetes, and provides funding for research, education, advocacy and programs to improve the lives of those living with Type 1 diabetes. Jonas will be presented with the award by his longtime friend and fellow advocate, actor Jack Black.
Jonas is also nominated for three categories at the 2017 RDMA, including “He’s The One — Best Male Artist.” Voting for the 2017 RDMA is open through Sunday, April 9, at Disney.com/RDMA, the Radio Disney and Disney Channel apps, Google OneBox, and via Radio Disney’s Facebook and Twitter. Tickets for the RDMA are on sale now at AXS.com/RDMA. Winners will be announced during the big show on Saturday, April 29 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. A special two-hour telecast, Disney Channel Presents the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards, will air Sunday, April 30 from 7-9pm ET across multiple Disney-branded platforms.
