Upcoming acts were recognized with prestigious awards on May 22nd

Mohegan Sun continues to provide the hottest acts in the recording industry and they were on display during the 2011 Billboard Music Awards on May 22nd.
 Upcoming artists who took home awards Sunday night were Cee Lo Green, Rihanna and Katy Perry. Cee Lo Green was awarded the “Viral Innovator” Award and Rihanna won “Top Radio Songs Artist of the Year” and “Top Female Artist of the Year.” Cee Lo Green and Rihanna bring their hit summer tour to Mohegan Sun Arena on July 22nd. Katy Perry won “Top Hot 100 Artist of the Year” and “Top Digital Songs Artist of the Year,” respectively. Perry will perform on June 25th in Mohegan Sun Arena. 
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com.  For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.