Barbra Streisand, Kate McKinnon, and Elton John are among the notable nominees for the 30th annual Audie Awards, organized by the Audio Publishers Association. Streisand's self-narrated audiobook 'My Name Is Barbra' has been recognized as a finalist in both the best audiobook and best memoir/autobiography categories. Other audiobook nominees include an ensemble adaptation of George Orwell's '1984' featuring Andrew Garfield and Cynthia Erivo, Dan Slepian's 'The Sing-Sing Files' narrated by the author himself, Claire Oshetsky's 'Poor Deer' narrated by Sophie Amoss, and Richard Powers' 'Playground' with narrators Robin Siegerman and Eunice Wong.
The nominees were announced in 28 categories ranging from drama to fantasy to humor. The winners will be unveiled during a ceremony on March 4, hosted by Amy Sedaris. Sean McManus, the president of the association, expressed excitement about the finalists, stating, 'This year’s finalists represent the very best in storytelling, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate their achievements.' He also highlighted the anticipation for Amy Sedaris as the host, noting that her wit and charm will bring a unique spark to the event.
