A.C.B. Events presents...
The Producers Choice Honors
Inspiring the Future by Honoring the Past
2024 Event Performers
Tim Colceri
Tim Colceri is an established actor from Los Angeles with over 50 major motion picture appearances on his resume’. His most iconic role was in the Stanley Kubrick war classic Full Metal Jacket. There is a quite a story behind that role for Tim and his very unique acting career. So much so that he evolved that particular role into a hit one man show called “Get Some”. The Producers Choice Honors are proud to have him as our opener for 2024’s red carpet press event.
Pop Aggression
Pop Aggression has a big following in the Las Vegas area of Nevada. They receive regular airplay on KOMP 92.3 and are fronted by Diane Jackson who belts out her lyrics with a soulful and metal delivery. Herself and band mate Gary Fox wrote all of the songs together on their award winning debut album. The 2024 Producers are proud to present them with the award for Outstanding Rock Album.
Lori Hardman
In September 2014, Lori formed, “Lori Hardman Band.”
Since then they have performed at many venues, festivals, and benefits throughout the region.
With love for the music of Blues, Country, R & B and Rock & Roll, Lori Hardman demonstrates a strong vocal ability and delivers a powerful performance.
Lori Hardman has won awards in:
- Las Vegas – 2019 Producers Choice Award, (Legend Series) for Outstanding Female Vocal Performer
- New York – Nomination for Best Rock & Roll Original Artist
- Holland – Awarded for Best Female Bluegress Original Song
- Washington – Nominated for Best New Blues Artist
Lori also has several articles written about her, reviews, and was on the cover of Washington Blues Society “Bluesletter”. The world renowned Photographer Dario Impini
15 original songs so far written by Lori Hardman and Robert Hammerstrom (Cyze-O-Graph Record Company). With many more in the works.
You can find all of the originals on YouTube and find them for purchase on any site that sells music, or on this site (LoriHardman.com in the Music section).
Ray Ligon
Ray Ligon is an internationally recognized member of the worldwide independent music community. In the past several years, he has received recognition and multiple awards from a variety credible musical organizations. During his time in Nashville, he established himself as an upstanding member of the Nashville creative community. Not only did he receive a Nashville Music Award for his single “Workin’ My Way to Nashville”, he also stepped up on multiple occasions for the Nashville Music Awards Showcase Series to handle sound operator duties and offered technical expertise and support for those events. The 2024 Producers Choice Honors are proud to present Ray Ligon with the award for Outstanding Country Album.
Laurie Cook and The Heat
Laurie Cook and her band have been rocking the state Nevada for over two decades. They perform a set of cover material that most artists and bands cannot come close to duplicating. Music from Steely Dan, Shania Twain, Bruno Mars, The Cars, Pink Floyd and many others. They also have several original songs that were written by both Laurie and her band mate Tim Samarin. The Producers Choice Honors are proud to present them with Outstanding Las Vegas Entertainers for 2024.
Danny Pillman and the Mission Men
ACB Events LLC owns the Nashville Music Awards brand name. Some of the awards being presented at our 2024 red carpet event are for that program. This is one of them. One of the best country bands in all of Nevada, this artist is one the most booked musical groups in the entire state. From festivals to night clubs, this band is a state and local favorite. Singer Danny Pillman has an uncanny ability to mimic country music legends unlike just about any other vocal performer anywhere. The bands set includes many songs that other cover bands will not even attempt to perform. The Las Vegas Producers Choice Honors are proud to present our 2024 Nashville Music Award for Outstanding Country Music Artist.
Stacy Robin
Stacy Robin is from Los Angeles with a unique sound that fuses rock, pop, and funky grooves. Her music is driven by strong musicianship and is rooted in life’s experiences. She has performed at stage venues such as, House of Blues (LA/OC) Roxy, Key Club, Viper Room, Whisky A Go Go, Galaxy Theater and The Coach House and has been featured on the KLOS 95.5 radio station. She has also recently been a dynamic act in the Rock and Roll Marathon series all over the West Coast.
John Michael Ferrari
John Michael Ferrari is a prolific American entertainer, singer, songwriter and arranger. His musical style is often considered a blend of country, pop, and/or soft rock with a touch of jazz or blues. His song catalog offers something for everyone. Recently, John Michael was named Crossover Artist of the Year by the New Music Awards, Singer Songwriter of the Year by the Producers Choice Honors and Performer of the Year by eZWay Awards Golden Gala, just three of his many awards and accolades. He is a Nashville recorded music artist, recording three of his albums at Larry Beaird Music Group with his music producer Pepper Jay and additional vocals by Tania Hancheroff. His songs have reached the top of several country, mainstream, and adult contemporary radio charts. John Michael’s songs are available on all music platforms. He also co-authored with Pepper Jay “Dynamic Song Performance, the Singers Bible”. The Nashville Music Awards are proud to have awarded John Michael with the Outstanding Male Singer Songwriter Award for 2022 for his song “My Heart Can’t Breathe”.
Sophie Love
Nashville Music Awards
Rising Star Honor
Sophie Love is bluesy rock vocal stylist with a large number of live performances already at such a young age. She has now performed in Nashville over a dozen times and we are proud to present her with this Honor.
