A panel of top recording artists, music producers and executives encompassing the full range of the music industry, have been assembled to select the most promising artists from the eWorld Music Award submissions. 

Those forming the Judging Panel are:

  • Tom Trbovic
  • Drew Lane
  • Erick Hansen
  • Chris Donovan
  • John Hamilton

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  • Tom Trbovic

Tom Trbovic has a unique and distinguished career as a director and has been rewarded with multiple Grammy and Emmy Awards. A pioneer in film, television and music, he has directed “The Midnight Specials”, “Laverne and Shirley”, “Tonight” Shows for Carson and Leno, “We Are The World” (Grammy) and television specials for The Rolling Stones.

  • Drew Lane

Music Producer Drew Lane won a 2006 Billboard Award for his work on Disney's High School Musical soundtrack, which received the Billboard Soundtrack Album of The Year award. The album was also nominated for the Billboard Album of the Year Award, and spawned two Billboard #1s.

  • Erick Hansen

Erick Hansen is the Founder and CEO of BlueRay Technologies, Inc. Mr. Hansen was one of the original pioneers who helped develop DVD and energized the enormous industry and consumer conversion that replaced VHS. Erick has a vast knowledge of the technology and entertainment industries, and is considered one of the industry’s leading experts and brightest stars.

  • Chris Donovan

For over 30 years, Chris Donovan has been redefining creative accomplishment as one of the Los Angeles top producers and directors. Chris’ work has been nominated for four Emmy’s and an Ace Music Video Award and has received an unprecedented 25 national cable  television awards for excellence in broadcasting. He’s has received numerous accolades for his work on The Independent Spirit Awards and The Golden Globes, the second most watched award show in the world.

  • John Hamilton

John has spent over 30 years working in the television industry.  He began his career as a production associate on the multiple Emmy Award-winning CBS TV variety series, “The Carol Burnett Show” and the classic variety series, “The Tim Conway Show”. John has produced numerous programs that have benefited such non-profit charities including: “The Starlight Foundation”, “World Hunger”, “Make a Wish Foundation”, and “The American Red Cross.”

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