Ruffinengo, Ballo and Benozzo nominated at the 4th edition of this prestigious award for Pires and Ketama projects. The event, held in the American Airlines Arena in Miami, has been telecasted by CBS for the first time.

Emanuele Ruffinengo on pianoforte directed the band of Alexandre Pires, performing live his hit Amame , in duo with American Idol revelation, Kelly Clarkson. More than 30 million viewers saw the show.

Enthusiastic response from the Academy bosses and the thousands spectators of the Arena for Pires performance.