NBC will air the one-hour special "Global Citizen Prize" on Saturday, December 19 at 8/7c, hosted by John Legend, the EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed multiplatinum singer-songwriter and coach on "The Voice."

The telecast from Global Citizen will honor those making extraordinary efforts to lift up the world's most vulnerable, inspire others to stand up and take action, help end extreme poverty and make the world a better place.

The special will feature performances from Alessia Cara, Carrie Underwood, Common, Gwen Stefani, John Legend, JoJo and Tori Kelly. Those making appearances include John Oliver, Nick Jonas, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and more.

The "Countdown to the Prize" digital pre-show, hosted by Scott Evans of "Access Hollywood," will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with the artists, special packages on the Global Citizen Prize winners and a virtual red carpet. The pre-show will stream at 7:30/6:30c on Facebook and Twitter.

Companies including Cisco, P&G and Citi have also joined the Global Citizen Prize. This year's Global Citizen Prize will be recognized across six categories, including Global Citizen of the Year, Global Citizen Prize for World Leader, Global Citizen Prize for Business Leader, Global Citizen Artist of the Year, Cisco Youth Leadership Award and the Global Citizen Country Hero Award.

In addition, Global Citizen Prize is introducing three awards, selected by Global Citizen and a team of advisers, that recognize individuals or organizations who have demonstrated exceptional impact over the preceding year, creating positive change and inspiring others through compassion, innovation and unwavering dedication in their respective fields. These are the Global Citizen Prize for Philanthropy, the Global Citizen Prize for Culture & Education and the Global Citizen Prize for Activism.

Global Citizen has also launched the #My2020Hero social media campaign, inviting everyone to honor the people in their lives who have done something special during this difficult year to support them, their community or the world as we take a moment together to focus on gratitude and hope.

"Global Citizen Prize" will be produced by Audrey Morrissey, Ivan Dudnysky and Jayson Belt for Live Animals and Hugh Evans, Liza Henshaw, Lee Rolontz and Molly McGuiness for Global Citizen. For more information about the Global Citizen Prize, please visit www.globalcitizen.org/prize and follow @GlblCtzn on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using #GlobalCitizen.

CREDITS

Day & Time
Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 8/7c

Host
John Legend

Produced By
Audrey Morrissey, Ivan Dudnysky and Jayson Belt for Live Animals and Hugh Evans, Liza Henshaw, Lee Rolontz and Molly McGuiness for Global Citizen