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AllThe red carpet is rolled out and the stageset is for BMAs set for this weekend's Music Awards. One of the BMA directors, Russel Ruck Set to take place on Sunday at the Lloyd (right), greets American actor Boris Erskine Sandiford Centre, the tenth annual Kodjoe on his arrival event will feature American powerhouse singer to Barbados. Shirley Murdock and actor Boris Kodjoe who will co-host with Kirk Brown. Murdock arrived in the island last night while Kodjoe touched down today. Barbados TODAY caught up with the show’s producer Ronnie Morris who assured that all systems were go. “Everything is set. The decor is being set as we speak and we are expecting a very large audience,” he said. Murdock, who is the headline act for the American singer show, said she was very excited to be in Shirley Murdock Barbados and could not wait to perform for arriving in Barbadians. Barbados last night. “I’m really excited to be here. This is a big event for Barbados and I just feel really honoured to have the opportunity to be here. I Ronnie hear I have a lot of fans here. I’m really excited Morris says to sing for the fans,” she said. all systems Murdock is best know for her hits And Empress Roli are go. I am Telling You, Husband, and LRG Song Of The Year As We Lay. Buggy Nahkente Biggie Irie – Pankatang Kodjoe is also eagerly looking forward to Sanctuary - Mega Monday the BMAs. Gospel Artist Of The Year Imani – Bacchanal Road The American actor, who has been Shane Forrester Leadpipe and Saddis – Ah Feeling dubbed The Sexiest Actor Alive by Neesha Woodz Gorg – My Rum Glamour magazine's January 2015 issue, told John Yarde fans they could expect a good time. De Warrior BMA Band/Group of All Time “You can expect a lot of dancing and Sirrah Cover Drive singing. I’ve been a big fan of Caribbean Apache The Merrymen music for a long time so to be a part of an Spice & Company event where the music is celebrated is a Producer Of The Year Krosfyah great experience for me. Anytime I get the Slam City (Chris Allman & Antonio Square One opportunity to come to Barbados I have to “Young D” Johnson) take advantage of it. Since you guys invited me De Red Boyz Solo Artist/Musician of All Time I had to accept and it’s a great honour and Dwain Antrobus (Male) privilege,” he added. Studio B (Darien Bailey, Kevin “Daddy LIME The who’s who of the entertainment Bubbles” Marshall & Hector Cesar) Edwin Yearwood industry are expected to be in attendance to King Bubba & Platta Studios Joseph Niles BMA Media Excellence Award see who among the nominees will go home Minim Lil Rick - Arturo Valentino with awards. Nicholas Brancker The Mighty Gabby BMA Breakthrough Award - Female- Peter Coppin and Monstapiece are Peter Coppin & Monstapiece Red Plastic Bag Shanta Prince expected to receive a lifetime achievement Charles D. Lewis BMA Breakthrough Award - Male- award. Songwriter Of The Year Arturo Tappin Mistah Dale The awards begin at 8 p.m. Lead Pipe & Saddis Nicholas Brancker BMA Dedication Award - Male- Biggie Jason Shaft Bishop Anderson Armstrong Irie (Sponsored & Presented by Miss Single & Below is a full list Of The nominees: Livvi Franc Progressive 2014) Solo Artist/Musician of All Time BMA Dedication Award - Female- Pop/Rock Artist Of The Year Studio Engineer Of The Year (Female) Terencia “TC” Coward (Sponsored & Jaicko Andrew Denny Presented by Miss Single & Progressive 2014) Vita Chambers Nicholas Brancker Terencia “TC” Coward BMA Award of Excellence - Crystal Debbie Reifer Anthony Lowhar Natahlee Cummins- Beckles Cover Drive Alison Hinds BMA Award of Merit - The late Roy Nexcyx Soca/Calypso Artist Of The Year Sister Marshall Byer Porgie & Murda Rihanna BMA Lifetime Achievement Award Jazz Artist Of The Year Biggie Irie Wendy Alleyne - Peter Coppin & Monstapiece Arturo Tappin Imani Carolyn Leacock Elan Trotman Ian Webster Paula Hinds Barbados Music Fashion & Film Miles Robertson Gorg Toni Norville Awards’ Fashion Honourees NJ 30 GADAL Model Management Inc. CiCi Band/Group/Duo Of The Year Stephanie Chase Male Entertainer Of The Year Porgie & Murda Walter Richards Album Of The Year Mikey Nexcyx Barbados Music Fashion & Film Caribbean Hott Party – CRS Music And Ian “iWeb” Webster Krosfyah Awards’ Film Award - Film Of The Media & Redd Head Records Kirk Brown Soca Kartel Year - Two Smart All Inclusive – Lil Rick & Platta Recording Lil Rick Cover Drive Studio Gorg Daddy God – Shane Forrester Sanctuary Cornerstone Awardees Meh Rum – Super Lynks & Gorg Drinks Mistah Dale Acting Inspector Chronicles Of A Soca Junkie – Mistah Dale Biggie Irie Andrew Lynch Romancia Murray Best New Artist Female Entertainer Of The Year Teshia Hinds Faith Callender Crystal Cummins-Beckles Ronnie Clarke Jamal Slocombe Donella Weekes Russell Oliver Sammy G Imani Donnella Weekes Shane Fresh Greaves Alison Hinds Claudia Jack Shaquille Shaq Layne Empress Roli Music Industry Rap / Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year Soul/R&B Artist Of The Year Contribution Awards Gallest Ch’an Barbados Tourism Authority Teff Mayweather Dwane Antonio Caribbean Media Nitro Shontelle Corporation Cover Drive McEnearney Quality Inc. Reggae Artist Of The Year Nexcyx DIGICEL