Cartoon Network today announced musical performers, all-star pro sports appearances, and three new voting categories for the second annual Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards, premiering Monday, February 20 at 7 p.m. (ET, PT). Hosted by basketball legend and TNT NBA analyst Shaquille O'Neal, the Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards is a high-energy, off-the-wall, multi-platform experience that lets viewers vote and honor their favorite sports stars and sports moments of the year.

Grammy Award-nominated rapper and international superstar — and song writer of the top 5 hit "Good Feeling" — Flo Rida, and American Music Awards "Favorite New Artist" winners Hot Chelle Rae, whose massive hit singles "Tonight, Tonight," and, "I Like It Like That," are featured on their recently released album WHATEVER, are set to light up the stage with their energy pumping musical performances during this first-of-its-kind sports award and entertainment event for kids.



Some of the athletes set to appear at this year's Hall of Game Awards include:

• Victor Cruz (New York Giants wide receiver)
• Rob Gronkowski (New England Patriots tight end)
• Hope Solo (Pro and World Cup soccer goalie)
• David Freese (St. Louis Cardinals third baseman 2011 World Series MVP)
• Clayton Kershaw (Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher)
• Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions quarterback)
• Maya Gabeira (Pro surfer)
• Tony Gonzalez (Atlanta Falcons tight end)
• Desean Jackson (Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver)
• Beanie Wells (Arizona Cardinals running back)
• Torii Hunter (Los Angeles Angels right fielder)

Also appearing is the cast of Cartoon Network's "Dude, What Would Happen" — C.J. Manigo, Jackson Rogow and Ali Sepasyar — as well as the cast from Cartoon Network's newest live-action comedy "Level Up" — Gaelan Connell, Connor del Rio, Jessie T. Usher, Aimee Carrero and Lonny Ross.

The nominees are:

We Got Game
Dallas Mavericks (NBA)
Boston Bruins (NHL)
Green Bay Packers (NFL)
St. Louis Cardinals (MLB) Captain Clutch
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese (MLB)
World Cup soccer forward Abby Wambach
Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (NFL)
Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki (NBA) Dynamic Duo
Dwayne Wade and LeBron James of the Miami Heat (NBA)
Clayton Kershaw and Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB)
Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson of the Detroit Lions (NFL)
Blake Griffin and Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers (NBA)

He's Got Game
(The award for the best male athlete.)

Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks (NBA)
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers (NFL)
LeBron James, Miami Heat (NBA)
Derek Jeter, New York Yankees (MLB)

She's Got Game
(The award for the best female athlete.)

Maya Moore, Minnesota Lynx (WNBA)
Maria Sharapova (Tennis)
Hope Solo, U.S. Team (Soccer)
Lindsey Vonn, U.S. Team (Skiing)

Most Awesome Mascot

Sacramento Kings "Slamson" (NBA)
Jacksonville Jaguars "Jaxson de Ville" (NFL)
San Jose Sharks "S.J. Sharkie" (NHL)
Cleveland Indians "Slider" (MLB)

Alti-Dude
(Top alternative sports high flyer.)

Ryan Sheckler (Skateboarding)
Shaun White (Snowboarding)
Kelly Slater (Surfing)
Steve McCann (BMX)

Gnarliest Newb
(The award for the top rookie.)

Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers (NFL)
Jeff Skinner, Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)
Trevor Bayne (NASCAR)
Craig Kimbrel, Atlanta Braves (MLB)

Dance Machine
(The award for the best celebratory dance.)

Victor Cruz, New York Giants (NFL)
Novak Djokovic (Tennis)
Minnesota Lynx (WNBA)
Carl Edwards (NASCAR)

That's How I Roll
(The award for the most stylish athlete.)

David Beckham, Los Angeles Galaxy (Soccer)
Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat (NBA)
Serena Williams (Tennis)
Brian Wilson, San Francisco Giants (MLB)

Cartoon Network's "Hall of Game Awards" will once again be produced by IMG Media, the production arm of global sports, entertainment and media company, IMG. Time Inc. Sports Group's SI KIDS franchise will again be serving as the official media partner. Veteran, award-winning television and special events producers, Michael Dempsey and Steve Mayer will return as executive producers. Viewers can expect a star-packed red carpet, on stage celebrity surprises, icons from television, film, music and sports, and hilarious hijinks all wrapped up into one awesome awards show.