The X.R.C.O. (X-Rated Critics Organization) is proud to announce its 2011 awards show. Returning to the fabulous Highlands Hollywood for a fourth year, the 27th Annual XRCO Awards will take place on Wednesday, April 13th.

Adult film legend Inari Vachs and XRCO Hall of Fame member Tom Byron will host the event. He will be joined by a spectacular co-hostess to be announced shortly.

'Tom Byron is a living legend, an icon' says XRCO's Dirty Bob. 'Who better to preside over an evening honoring the best our industry has to offer than Tommy?'

The hosts will share the stage with award recipients, presenters and, as always, the fabulous 'Heart-On Girls.' Each year the XRCO chooses two of the hottest new performers in the industry to serve as trophy girls on stage.

The first 'Heart-On Girl' for the 2011 XRCO Awards will be rapidly rising sex kitten Lizz Tayler (www.myspace.com/lizztayler) . Fans have seen a lot of this cute brunette of late, including a box cover shot and blistering scene in Hustler's Barely Legal 114.

'Lizz is exactly what we are looking for in a 'Heart-On Girl'' adds Dirty Bob. 'She's cute, she's sexy, and she's hard working which makes her a star on the rise.'

The X-Rated Critics Organization is proud to announce the 2011 XRCO Hall of Fame. This year's class includes six of the industry's finest female stars, a pair of celebrated studs and one industry pioneer.


The 2011 XRCO Hall of Fame Class:

Rayveness
Tricia Devereaux
jessica drake
Lynn Lemay
Juli Ashton
Aurora Snow
Dave Cummings
Manuel Ferrara
Peter Van Aarle - Special Award

The 2011 XRCO Hall of Fame inductees include Wicked Pictures contract star jessica drake, award-winning star turned influential executive Tricia Devereaux and multi award winning performer Aurora Snow.

'I am honored by this accolade,' says Aurora Snow. 'I can't think of anyone to thank more than my fans and the critics who have supported my career.'

'This is a fantastic class,' says XRCO Hall of Fame member Roger Pipe. 'Fans and critics alike know every name on this very well. Tricia has transitioned beautifully from dynamic performer to industry powerhouse. jessica drake is one of the most celebrated actresses in our business and a gorgeous woman. Of course I am very proud to see Aurora Snow inducted. She is a fantastic performer and a true fan favorite.'

XRCO's Dirty Bob adds 'It was incredibly hard to narrow it down to a manageable number of inductees. I am certain that there are more than a few deserving individuals who should be there. Perhaps next year...'

Peter Van Aarle, who co-founded the IAFD.com and was instrumental in bringing a host of porn knowledge together in the early days of the internet, received a special award for his contributions.

'To my mind, the four faces on the Mt. Rushmore of porn historians are Jim Holliday, Robert Rimmer, Patrick Riley and Peter Van Aarle,' says IAFD.com's Jeff Vanzetti. 'In 3 of the cases, they wrote the book and Peter made a website instead.'


Sponsors:

Last year's sponsors for the XRCO Awards included IAFD.com, Wicked Pictures, Deep Throat Energy Drink and Porn Pros. "We are in the process of lining up sponsors for the upcoming show, and we hope these and more will return in this capacity.' said Dirty Bob. Additional sponsorships are currently available. Simply contact Bob at dirtybob@dirtybob.com for additional information.

The 2011 XRCO Awards, hosted by Tom Byron and Inari Vachs will take place on April 13th at the Highlands Hollywood. Attendance is restricted to adult industry personnel and press only and admission is free. Therefore, attendees MUST RSVP to be put on the list. Remember, email Tiki@Pipelinemultimedia.com to guarantee your spot on this prestigious list.


About XRCO:

Founded in 1984, the X.R.C.O. (X-Rated Critics Organization) was formed to give writers and editors from the adult entertainment industry a voice in selecting the best in and brightest in the world of adult cinema. Original members included a small group of writers from Los Angeles, New York and Philadelphia. Over the years, select and qualified membership has expanded to include some of the best adult reviewers from both print and internet. In 2005, the XRCO welcomed its first European members. 2009