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iHeartMedia Announces Its Inaugural iHeartRadio Podcast Awards Presented By Capital One® January 18

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Hosted by Holly Frey, Bobby Bones and Charlamagne Tha God with Live Stream Hosted by Mario Lopez, The First-Ever Major Live Podcast Award Ceremony Voted by the Listeners Will Be Held at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles

Atlanta Monster, Dirty John, Hardcore History, Joe Rogan, Radiolab, Serial, Slow Burn, Stuff You Should Know, The Daily and The Habitat Nominated for Podcast of the Year

Panel of Judges to include Industry Leaders from Gimlet, iHeartMedia, NPR, Parcast, PRX, Tenderfoot TV, Wondery and others

NEW YORK -- October 22, 2018 -- iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally with over 20,000 podcasts available on its platform, today announced the first annual live iHeartRadio Podcast Awards Presented By Capital One® to be held at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles on Friday, January 18, 2019 at 8 p.m. PT. The first-ever major live awards event voted by the listeners to honor the very best in podcasting will span 22 categories and will celebrate the incredible talent and wide variety of leaders across the booming podcasting industry.

Hosted by Holly Frey, co-host of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” one of today’s biggest history podcasts; Charlamagne Tha God, nationally-syndicated on-air host and co-host of “The Brilliant Idiots” and “The Breakfast Club” podcasts; and Bobby Bones, top Country radio host, multiplatform personality and host of the leading Country music focused podcast “Bobbycast” and creator of the Nashville Podcast Network, the event will run 90 minutes and will include a live audience with a live stream hosted by on-air and TV personality Mario Lopez. Presenters include Payne Lindsay (“Up & Vanished”), Aaron Mahnke (“Lore”), and Jake Brennan (“Disgraceland”), with more to be announced.

Since the introduction of podcasts more than a decade ago, the entertainment industry has seen a steady increase in listenership and popularity across the medium, with over 44 percent of Americans having listened to a podcast. Today, podcasts have twice the reach than all of satellite radio and the iHeartRadio Podcast Network has seen a nearly 200 percent year-over-year growth in podcast listening in the past year.

“Podcasting has roared onto the audio scene, creating the most excitement since the advent of streaming music services. The iHeartRadio Podcast Awards Presented By Capital One® will provide a forum to celebrate the high-caliber, creative content that has made podcasting a major new audio category -- and that truly reflects America’s favorite podcasts, voted by the listeners themselves,” said Conal Byrne, President of iHeartMedia’s Podcasting Division. “We look forward to hosting this transformative, annual event and encouraging everyone in the podcasting industry to push the envelope and inspire even more creators in this space.”

The iHeartRadio Podcast Awards Presented By Capital One® will honor the most entertaining and innovative podcasts of 2018 as well as celebrate podcast fans by giving listeners the opportunity to decide the winners in 17 of the 22 categories with podcasts “Atlanta Monster,” “Dirty John,” “Hardcore History,” “Joe Rogan,” “Radiolab,” “Serial,” “Slow Burn,” “Stuff You Should Know,” “The Daily” and “The Habitat” nominated for Podcast of the Year.

A panel of blue-ribbon podcast industry leaders, creatives and visionaries including Marc Smerling, “Crimetown”; Jake Brennan, “Disgraceland”; Alex Blumberg, Gimlet; Conal Byrne and Chris Peterson, iHeartMedia; Aaron Mahnke, “Lore”; Anya Grundmann, NPR; Max Cutler, Parcast; Owen Grover, Pocket Casts; Maggie Taylor, PRX; Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark, “Stuff You Should Know”; Holly Frey, “Stuff You Missed in History Class”; Donald Albright and Payne Lindsay, Tenderfoot TV; Sim Sarna, Unqualified Media; and Hernan Lopez, Wondery will determine the winner in five major categories: Podcast of the Year, Breakout Podcast, Best Branded Podcast, Best Social Impact from Podcast/Host and Podcast Innovator Award.

Fans can vote for their favorite podcasts beginning today through January 6, 2019 online and socially across Twitter and Instagram. Visit iHeartPodcastAwards.com for a complete list of nominees and voting details. Winners will be announced during the live show and stream filled with unique celebrations at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles.

“The podcasting space is on fire and we are excited to recognize its leaders, as decided by the fans and a panel of industry creatives and experts,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Inc. “We are delighted to use our expertise with events and awards shows to build the first major industry awards show for podcasts, to use our unparalleled size and scale to promote and market the event – and to include these great companies and luminaries in the celebration.”

Nominees include podcasts from all creators, distributors and platforms — not just those developed by or available on the iHeartRadio Podcast Network. The iHeartRadio Podcast Awards Presented By Capital One® is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of incredibly successful, nationally recognized events, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour Presented by Capital One®, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio ALTer Ego and iHeartRadio Wango Tango.

iHeartRadio carries more than 20,000 podcasts from its own podcasts to other major podcast publishers ranging from NPR, Wondery and WNYC to ESPN and Gimlet. iHeartMedia also recently acquired Stuff Media, LLC, the leading for-profit publisher of entertaining and informative podcast content, which includes the HowStuffWorks podcasting business. Conal Byrne, President and CEO of Stuff Media has now become the President of the iHeartRadio Podcast Division.

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Eminem featuring Kehlani, plus N.E.R.D and G-Eazy Join Already Announced Performance Lineup Including Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello and Charlie Puth

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Christian ‘King’ Combs, Shaun White, Adam Devine, Bebe Rexha, Dustin Lynch, Halsey, Isla Fisher, Jenna Dewan Tatum, Laverne Cox, Marshmello, Method Man, Paris Hilton, Rita Ora, The Chainsmokers And More Will Attend

Fan-Fueled iHeartRadio Music Awards To Air Live This Sunday, March 11 On TBS, TNT and truTV at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT

NEW YORK, N.Y. and BURBANK, Calif. – March 8, 2018 — iHeartMedia announced today that Eminem featuring Kehlani, plus N.E.R.D and G-Eazy will join previously announced performers Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello and Charlie Puth at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Hosted by Hailey Baldwin and DJ Khaled, the fan-fueled fifth annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will welcome the biggest names in entertainment, bringing the music of the iHeartRadio app to life this Sunday, March 11.

The celebration will simulcast live on TBS, TNT and truTV at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from the historic, “Fabulous” Forum in Los Angeles. The iHeartRadio Music Awards will also air simultaneously on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide; and on the iHeartRadio app, the free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service. TV subscribers can also watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards on the TBS, TNT and truTV Apps.

Award presenters for the March 11 telecast include Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Christian ‘King’ Combs, Shaun White, Adam Devine, Bebe Rexha, Dustin Lynch, G-Eazy, Halsey, Isla Fisher, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Laverne Cox, Marshmello, Method Man, Paris Hilton, Rita Ora, The Chainsmokers and more.

In addition, the show will also feature celebrity guest appearances from 5SOS, Brad Goreski, Chris Harrison from The Bachelor, Olympian Medalist Chris Mazdzer, Cody Simpson, Drake Bell, Jackie Cruz from Orange Is the New Black, Jake Miller, James Maslow, Lisa Loeb, Mackenzie Ziegler from Dance Moms, Ne-Yo, Serayah McNeill from Empire, Tatyana Ali from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Teddi Mellencamp from The Real House Wives of Beverly Hills, Troye Sivan as well as Parker Bates, Eris Baker and Lonnie Chavis from This is Us plus more.

For the fifth straight year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the amazing music that was heard throughout the year across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. This is the third year for Turner networks to simulcast the event.

At this year’s awards, Taylor Swift will exclusively world premiere the music video for her new single, “Delicate.” In addition iHeartRadio will honor Chance The Rapper with the 2018 iHeartRadio Innovator Award; Bon Jovi will receive the first-ever iHeartRadio Icon Award; and L'Oréal Paris and iHeartRadio will also present Camila Cabello with the first-ever Fangirls Award.

Nominees for the iHeartRadio Music Awards were announced on January 10. Artists receiving multiple nominations include Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled, Demi Lovato and The Chainsmokers. For a full list of categories click here.

For the first time ever, iHeartRadio will present seven awards that will not air in the show in the seven nights leading up to the Sunday, March 11 telecast. Beginning on Monday, March 5 with Judah and the Lion through Sunday, March 11, an artist will be presented with their award and give an acceptance speech across iHeartRadio’s social accounts.

Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell, Best Lyrics, Best Cover Song, Best Music Video, the Social Star Award, Best Solo Breakout and the first-ever Cutest Musician’s Pet, Best Boy Band and Best Remix awards. In addition, fans will get to vote on social media during the show for winners of the Best Performance and Best Dressed awards, which will be announced immediately after the event. Social voting for the Social Star Award and Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell award began through iHeartRadio’s social sites and in the iHeartRadio app on January 9. Social voting for all other categories began on January 10 and closed on March 4, with voting for the Social Star Award and the Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell award continuing through the evening of the awards on March 11. Fans can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.

The awards are produced by iHeartMedia and Den of Thieves. Executive Producers for iHeartMedia are John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Lee Rolontz.

For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow #iHeartAwards on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Follow the LIVE coverage of the show on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook: @tbsnetwork.

Tickets are currently on sale to the general public at ticketmaster.com.

About TBS

TBS, a division of Turner, is home to seven of the most popular and critically-acclaimed new comedy series on cable – Angie Tribeca, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, The Detour, People of Earth, Search Party, Wrecked and The Guest Book – as well as the animated hit American Dad! Upcoming comedies include The Last O.G., Close Enough, Tarantula and Final Space. TBS also presents late-night comedy in the form of CONAN, starring Conan O'Brien, and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, and will soon launch a late-night block from Super Deluxe. TBS' slate of unscripted series includes the top-rated competition series Drop the Mic and The Joker's Wild. Additionally, TBS’ programming lineup includes popular comedy hits such as Family Guy, and The Big Bang Theory, blockbuster movies, live coverage of Major League Baseball's regular and post-season play, the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship and ELEAGUE, Turner's professional, eSports gaming competition.

About TNT

TNT, a division of Turner, is basic cable's #1 network in primetime with young adults and is home to one of cable's most popular slates of original series, including: Animal Kingdom, Claws, Good Behavior, The Last Ship, Major Crimes, The Librarians, the upcoming The Alienist, One Day She’ll Darken and more. TNT's premium non-fiction series including Michael Moore Live from the Apocalypse. TNT also presents popular shows such as Arrow, Supernatural, Bones and Castle; primetime specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards® and the iHeartRadio Music Awards; and championship sports coverage, including the NBA and the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.

Turner, a Time Warner company, is a global entertainment, sports and news company that creates premium content and delivers exceptional experiences to fans whenever and wherever they consume content. These efforts are fueled by data-driven insights and industry-leading technology. Turner owns and operates some of the most valuable brands in the world, including Adult Swim, Bleacher Report, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, CNN, ELEAGUE, FilmStruck, Great Big Story, HLN, iStreamPlanet, Super Deluxe, TBS, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), TNT, truTV and Turner Sports.

About truTV

truTV is the home for original, creator-driven comedy series with a distinct point of view. With millions of engaged fans across linear, digital and social channels, the cable network features a growing roster of critically-acclaimed premium scripted, non-scripted and hybrid series, such as Adam Ruins Everything, At Home with Amy Sedaris, Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters, Hack My Life, I’m Sorry, Impractical Jokers, Jon Glaser Loves Gear, Talk Show the Game Show, The Carbonaro Effect, The Chris Gethard Show, Those Who Can’t and more. As a division of Turner, truTV is also a partner in airing the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship each year.

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Taylor Swift’s Exclusive World Premiere Music Video For New Single “Delicate” To Air LIVE at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday, March 11 on TBS, TNT and truTV

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NEW YORK, N.Y. and BURBANK, Calif. – March 5, 2018 — iHeartMedia announced today Taylor Swift’s exclusive world premiere of the music video for her new smash hit single, “Delicate” will air at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday, March 11. Hosted by Hailey Baldwin and DJ Khaled, the celebration will feature performances from Bon Jovi, Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, with more to be announced.

The event will simulcast live on TBS, TNT and truTV at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from the historic, “Fabulous” Forum in Los Angeles. The iHeartRadio Music Awards will also air simultaneously on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide; and on the iHeartRadio app, the free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service. TV subscribers can also watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards on the TBS, TNT and truTV Apps.

For the first time ever, this year iHeartRadio will present seven awards in the seven nights leading up to the Sunday, March 11 telecast. Each night at 8 p.m. ET, an artist will be presented their award and give an acceptance speech.

The awards are produced by iHeartMedia and Den of Thieves. Executive Producers for iHeartMedia are John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Lee Rolontz.

For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow #iHeartAwards on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Tickets are currently on sale to the general public at ticketmaster.com.

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Bon Jovi To Perform At The 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards

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Chance The Rapper, Camila Cabello and Bon Jovi To Be Honored At The iHeartRadio Music Awards On Sunday, March 11 Live On TBS, TNT And truTV At 8 pm ET/5 pm PT

NEW YORK, N.Y. and BURBANK, Calif. – February 22, 2018 – iHeartMedia announced today that global rock icons Bon Jovi have been added as performers at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards which will be hosted by Hailey Baldwin and DJ Khaled. It was also announced that Bon Jovi will receive the iHeartRadio Icon Award; Chance The Rapper will receive the 2018 iHeartRadio Innovator Award; and Camila Cabello will be honored with the iHeartRadio Fangirls Award presented by L'Oréal Paris at the fifth annual fan-fueled television music event live from the historic, “Fabulous” Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 11, 2018.

Previously announced performers include Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello and Charlie Puth.

iHeartRadio will honor three-time Grammy winner and seven-time Grammy nominee Chance The Rapper with the 2018 iHeartRadio Innovator Award for his groundbreaking accomplishments in the music industry and his unsurpassable contributions to social causes. As an independent artist, he has risen to the top of hip-hop superstardom and uses his voice to fight for youth empowerment through the arts, education and civic engagement with his non-profit organization, SocialWorks. The multi-faceted artist, activist, actor and entrepreneur is also nominated in the Best Remix category. Past honorees of the iHeartRadio Innovator Award include Pharrell, Justin Timberlake, U2 and Bruno Mars.

At this year's awards, L'Oréal Paris and iHeartRadio will present Camila Cabello with the first-ever Fangirls Award, which recognizes a female artist who has pushed boundaries with her music and message while inspiring her fans around the globe.

Camila embodies the L'Oréal Paris philosophy, "Because You're Worth It" demonstrating ambition, passion and a strong sense of self-worth by breaking out on her own with her first solo album, "Camila." Her No. 1 hit single, "Havana," topped Billboard's Pop Songs chart for seven weeks, marking the longest reign of a song by a solo female artist in nearly five years.

In addition, Bon Jovi will receive the first-ever iHeartRadio Icon Award for their global impact on pop culture, longevity, and continued relevance as a touring and radio force with a loyal fan base worldwide. Bon Jovi has sold over 130 million albums and has performed to more than 34 million fans across 50 countries. The Grammy winning band will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2018.

Nominees for the iHeartRadio Music Awards were announced on January 10. Artists receiving multiple nominations include Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled, Demi Lovato and The Chainsmokers. For a full list of categories click here.

For the first time ever, this year iHeartRadio will present seven awards in the seven nights leading up to the Sunday, March 11 telecast. Each night at 8 p.m. ET, an artist will be presented their award and give an acceptance speech.

The 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards will be hosted by Hailey Baldwin and DJ Khaled and will simulcast live on TBS, TNT and truTV at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT; on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide; and on the iHeartRadio app, the free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service. TV subscribers can also watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards on the TBS, TNT and truTV Apps.

The awards are produced by iHeartMedia and Den of Thieves. Executive Producers for iHeartMedia are John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Lee Rolontz.

For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow #iHeartAwards on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Tickets are currently on sale to the general public at ticketmaster.com.

About TBS
TBS, a division of Turner, is home to seven of the most popular and critically-acclaimed new comedy series on cable – Angie Tribeca, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, The Detour, People of Earth, Search Party, Wrecked and The Guest Book – as well as the animated hit American Dad! Upcoming comedies include The Last O.G., Close Enough, Tarantula and Final Space. TBS also presents late-night comedy in the form of CONAN, starring Conan O'Brien, and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, and will soon launch a late-night block from Super Deluxe. TBS' slate of unscripted series includes the top-rated competition series Drop the Mic and The Joker's Wild. Additionally, TBS’ programming lineup includes popular comedy hits such as Family Guy, and The Big Bang Theory, blockbuster movies, live coverage of Major League Baseball's regular and post-season play, the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship and ELEAGUE, Turner's professional, eSports gaming competition.

About TNT
TNT, a division of Turner, is basic cable's #1 network in primetime with young adults and is home to one of cable's most popular slates of original series, including: Animal Kingdom, Claws, Good Behavior, The Last Ship, Major Crimes, The Librarians, the upcoming The Alienist, One Day She’ll Darken and more. TNT's premium non-fiction series including Michael Moore Live from the Apocalypse. TNT also presents popular shows such as Arrow, Supernatural, Bones and Castle; primetime specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards® and the iHeartRadio Music Awards; and championship sports coverage, including the NBA and the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.

About truTV
truTV is the home for original, creator-driven comedy series with a distinct point of view. With millions of engaged fans across linear, digital and social channels, the cable network features a growing roster of critically-acclaimed premium scripted, non-scripted and hybrid series, such as Adam Ruins Everything, At Home with Amy Sedaris, Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters, Hack My Life, I’m Sorry, Impractical Jokers, Jon Glaser Loves Gear, Talk Show the Game Show, The Carbonaro Effect, The Chris Gethard Show, Those Who Can’t and more. As a division of Turner, truTV is also a partner in airing the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship each year.

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The 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards to Feature Performances by Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, Charlie Puth, Backstreet Boys and More

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Hailey Baldwin and DJ Khaled Host The iHeartRadio Music Awards On Sunday, March 11, Live on TBS, TNT and truTV at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT

NEW YORK, N.Y. and BURBANK, Calif. – February 1, 2018 – The fan-fueled fifth annual iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday, March 11, will feature today’s biggest artists and music with performances by Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, Charlie Puth and Backstreet Boys with more to be announced, at the historic, “Fabulous” Forum in Los Angeles.

The event will be hosted by Hailey Baldwin and DJ Khaled and will simulcast live on TBS, TNT and truTV at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT; on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide; and on the iHeartRadio app, the free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service. TV subscribers can also watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards on the TBS, TNT and truTV Apps.

“iHeartRadio is a huge supporter of artists and music, so to get to be part of this celebration is a huge honor,” said DJ Khaled. “It has been an extraordinary year in music and I couldn’t be more excited than to be celebrating these amazing artists with all of their fans nationwide.”

“I'm so excited to be co-hosting this year’s iHeartRadio awards alongside someone as hilarious and talented as DJ Khaled,” said Baldwin. “I've always been a fan of iHeartRadio and am looking forward to a great show filled with some of the most incredible artists who I myself am a fan of too.”

“This is a night that belongs 100 percent to music fans and the artists they love,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “They listen to these songs every day on their favorite iHeartRadio station, and this is an opportunity to see them recognized on a national television stage.”

“Fans know that when it comes to the iHeartRadio Music Awards, they can expect one thing – the unexpected,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “Music’s biggest artists always raise the bar with their performances and surprise collaborations, and this year promises to be no exception. We can’t wait.”

“This is a show where fans can see all of their favorite songs performed and all of their favorite stars in one place,” said Michael Bloom, Senior Vice President of Unscripted Series and Specials for TBS & TNT. “That’s what it’s about; those who are craziest about the music choosing their favorites and experiencing them live from the iconic Forum.”

In addition to being a compelling celebration of music and artists, the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards will again celebrate the fans, giving iHeartRadio listeners the opportunity to decide winners in several new and established categories. Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell, Best Lyrics, Best Cover Song, Best Music Video, the Social Star Award, Best Solo Breakout and the first-ever Cutest Musician’s Pet, Best Boy Band and Best Remix awards. In addition, fans will get to vote on social media during the show for winners of the Best Performance and Best Dressed awards, which will be announced immediately after the event.

Social voting for the Social Star Award and Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell award began through iHeartRadio’s social sites and in the iHeartRadio app on January 9. Social voting for all other categories began on January 10 and will close on March 4, with voting for the Social Star Award and the Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell award continuing through the evening of the awards on March 11. Fans can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.

Tickets are currently on sale to the general public at ticketmaster.com.

The awards are produced by iHeartMedia and Den of Thieves. Executive Producers for iHeartMedia are John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Lee Rolontz.

For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow #iHeartAwards on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Category finalists (by alphabetical order) are:

Song of the Year:

"Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
"Shape Of You" - Ed Sheeran
"Something Just Like This" - The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
"That's What I Like" - Bruno Mars
"Wild Thoughts" - DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller

Female Artist of the Year:

Alessia Cara
Halsey
P!NK
Rihanna
Taylor Swift

Male Artist of the Year:

Bruno Mars
Charlie Puth
Ed Sheeran
Shawn Mendes
The Weeknd

Best Duo/Group of the Year:

Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
Migos
Portugal. The Man
The Chainsmokers

Best Collaboration:

"Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
"Don't Wanna Know" - Maroon 5 featuring Kendrick Lamar
"Something Just Like This" - The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
"Stay" - Zedd and Alessia Cara
"Wild Thoughts" - DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller

Best New Pop Artist:

Camila Cabello
Julia Michaels
Liam Payne
Logic
Niall Horan

Alternative Rock Song of the Year:

"Believer" - Imagine Dragons
"Feel It Still" - Portugal. The Man
"Thunder" - Imagine Dragons
"Walk On Water" - Thirty Seconds To Mars
"Wish I Knew You" - The Revivalists

Alternative Rock Artist of the Year:

Cage The Elephant
Imagine Dragons
Judah & The Lion
Kings Of Leon
Portugal. The Man

Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist:

Greta Van Fleet
Judah & The Lion
K.Flay
Rag'n'Bone Man
The Revivalists

Rock Song of the Year:

"Go To War" - Nothing More
"Help" - Papa Roach
"Run" - Foo Fighters
"Rx (Medicate)"" - Theory of a Deadman
"Song #3" - Stone Sour

Rock Artist of the Year:

Foo Fighters
Highly Suspect
Metallica
Papa Roach
Royal Blood

Country Song of the Year:

"Body Like A Back Road" - Sam Hunt
"Dirt On My Boots" - Jon Pardi
"Hurricane" - Luke Combs
"Small Town Boy" - Dustin Lynch
"Unforgettable" - Thomas Rhett

Country Artist of the Year:

Blake Shelton
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Sam Hunt
Thomas Rhett

Best New Country Artist:

Brett Young
Jon Pardi
Kane Brown
Lauren Alaina
Luke Combs

Dance Song of the Year:

"It Ain't Me" - Kygo and Selena Gomez
"No Promises" - Cheat Codes featuring Demi Lovato
"Rockabye" - Clean Bandit and Anne-Marie featuring Sean Paul
"Something Just Like This" - The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
"Stay" - Zedd and Alessia Cara

Dance Artist of the Year:

Calvin Harris
Cheat Codes
Kygo
The Chainsmokers
Zedd

Hip-Hop Song of the Year:

"Bad and Boujee" - Migos featuring Lil Uzi Vert
"Bodak Yellow" - Cardi B
"HUMBLE." - Kendrick Lamar
"Rockstar" - Post Malone
"Wild Thoughts" - DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:

DJ Khaled
Drake
Future
Kendrick Lamar
Migos

Best New Hip-Hop Artist:

21 Savage
Cardi B
GoldLink
Lil Uzi Vert
Playboi Carti

R&B Song of the Year:

"B.E.D." - Jacquees
"Location" - Khalid
"Love Galore" - SZA featuring Travis Scott
"Redbone" - Childish Gambino
"That's What I Like" - Bruno Mars

R&B Artist of the Year:

Bruno Mars
Childish Gambino
Khalid
Rihanna
The Weeknd

Best New R&B Artist:

6LACK
Kehlani
Kevin Ross
Khalid
SZA

Latin Song of the Year:

"Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
"El Amante" - Nicky Jam
"Hey DJ" - CNCO
"Mi Gente" - J Balvin featuring Willy William
"Súbeme La Radio" - Enrique Iglesias

Latin Artist of the Year:

CNCO
J Balvin
Luis Fonsi
Nicky Jam
Shakira

Best New Latin Artist:

Abraham Mateo
Bad Bunny
Danny Ocean
Karol G
Ozuna

Regional Mexican Song of the Year:

"Adios Amor” - Christian Nodal
"Ella Es Mi Mujer" - Banda Carnaval
"Las Ultras" - Calibre 50
"Regresa Hermosa" - Gerardo Ortiz
"Siempre Te Voy A Querer" - Calibre 50

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:

Banda Carnaval
Banda Los Recoditos
Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga
Calibre 50
Gerardo Ortiz

Best New Regional Mexican Artist:

Christian Nodal
Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey
El Fantasma
Ulices Chaidez y Sus Plebes

Producer of the Year:

Andrew "Pop" Wansel and Warren "Oak" Felder
Andrew Watt
Benny Blanco
Justin Tranter
Steve Mac

Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category

"Bodak Yellow" - Cardi B
"Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
"There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back" - Shawn Mendes
"Look What You Made Me Do" - Taylor Swift
"Perfect" - Ed Sheeran
"Slow Hands" - Niall Horan

Best Cover Song: *Socially Voted Category

"All We Got" - Shawn Mendes
"Bad Liar" - HAIM
"Issues" - Niall Horan
"Lost" - Khalid
"Say You Won't Let Go" - Camila Cabello and Machine Gun Kelly
"The Chain" - Harry Styles
"Touch" - Ed Sheeran
"The Tribute Song" - Thirty Seconds To Mars

Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell: *Socially Voted Category

Arianators - Ariana Grande
Beliebers - Justin Bieber
BTS - BTS
Camilizers - Camila Cabello
EXO-L - EXO
Harmonizers - Fifth Harmony
Lovatics - Demi Lovato
Mendes Army - Shawn Mendes
Mixers - Little Mix
Selenators - Selena Gomez
Smilers - Miley Cyrus
Swifties - Taylor Swift

Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category

"Bad Liar" - Selena Gomez
"Bodak Yellow" - Cardi B
"Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
"I'm The One" - DJ Khaled
"Look What You Made Me Do" - Taylor Swift
"Malibu" - Miley Cyrus
"New Rules" - Dua Lipa
"Shape Of You" - Ed Sheeran
"Sign Of The Times" - Harry Styles
"Sorry Not Sorry" - Demi Lovato
"Swish Swish" - Katy Perry
"That's What I Like" - Bruno Mars
"There's Nothing Holdin’ Me Back" - Shawn Mendes

Social Star Award: *Socially Voted Category

Andrew Huang
Anitta
Christian Collins
Conor Maynard
dodie
Gabbie Hanna
JoJo Siwa
Mariah Belgrod
Max & Harvey
RoomieOfficial

Cutest Musician’s Pet: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category

Batman - Demi Lovato
Bear Rexha - Bebe Rexha
Nugget - Katy Perry
Olivia - Taylor Swift
Pig Pig - Miley Cyrus
Toulouse - Ariana Grande

Best Boy Band: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category

AJR
BTS
CNCO
In Real Life
PRETTYMUCH
The Vamps
Why Don’t We

Best Solo Breakout: *Socially Voted Category

Camila Cabello
Harry Styles
Liam Payne
Louis Tomlinson
Niall Horan

Best Remix: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category

"Bon Appétit" - Katy Perry, Migos and 3LAU
"Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
"do re mi" " - blackbear featuring Gucci Mane
"Friends" - Justin Bieber and BloodPop with Julia Michaels
"Havana" - Camila Cabello and Daddy Yankee
"Homemade Dynamite" - Lorde, Khalid, Post Malone and SZA
"May I Have This Dance" - Francis & The Lights featuring Chance The Rapper
"Mi Gente" - J Balvin and Willy William featuring Beyoncé
"Reggaetón Lento" - CNCO and Little Mix

Additional categories include Biggest Triple Threat, Best Tour, Label of the Year, Most Thumbed Up Artist of the Year and Most Thumbed Up Song of the Year. For a full list of categories visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.

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iHeartMedia And Turner Announce Nominees For The 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards

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Ed Sheeran; Bruno Mars; Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber; The Chainsmokers and Coldplay; and DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller Nominated for Song of the Year at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards Airing Live Sunday, March 11 on TBS, TNT and truTV from the Historic, ‘Fabulous’ Forum in Los Angeles

NEW YORK, N.Y. and BURBANK, Calif. – January 10, 2018 – iHeartMedia and Turner announced today the nominees for the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the historic, “Fabulous” Forum in Los Angeles. The event will be simulcast live on TBS, TNT and truTV at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT; on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide; and the iHeartRadio app, the free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service. TV subscribers can also watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards on the truTV, TNT & TBS Apps.

For the fifth straight year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the biggest songs and artists heard throughout 2017 across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. The 2018 telecast will feature live performances from today’s superstar performers, once-in-a-lifetime artist collaborations, celebrity guest appearances and live award presentations. This is Turner Broadcasting’s third year broadcasting the event.

“We have a guiding principle at iHeartRadio that fans rule,” said John Sykes, President of iHeartMedia Entertainment Enterprises. “In our fifth year we are still holding true to our original vision of staging an awards show that truly reflects the music fans loved listening to on iHeartRadio all year long.”

Artists receiving multiple nominations include Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled and The Chainsmokers. All nominees are listed below. For a full list of categories visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.

“We’ve expanded the iHeartRadio Music Awards categories each year to ensure it accurately reflects the tastes of the millions of listeners on our broadcast radio stations and on the iHeartRadio app,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “We’ve been thrilled with the response from both fans and artists and we can’t wait to celebrate the year in music by honoring its biggest songs and moments.”

Social voting for the Social Star Award and Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell award began through iHeartRadio’s social sites and in the iHeartRadio app on January 9. Social voting for all other categories begin today, January 10 and will close on March 4, with voting for the Social Star Award and the Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell award continuing through the evening of the awards on March 11. Fans can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.

Ranking as one of the most talked-about television events in social media last year, the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards generated 165 billion impressions throughout the promotional period. It also proved its strength on individual platforms like Twitter, where it was the No. 1 trending topic in the United States and worldwide the night of the live simulcast. In addition, the iHeartRadio Music Awards won the night with the Nielsen Social Content Rating, finishing first ahead of The Walking Dead.

Among the many winners of the 2017 awards were Justin Timberlake’s “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!” for Song of the Year, Adele for Female Artist of the Year, Justin Bieber for Male Artist of the Year, The Chainsmokers for Best New Artist presented by the all-new Subaru Impreza®, twenty one pilots for Best Duo/Group of the Year and Coldplay for Best Tour. In addition, Bruno Mars received the most prestigious award of the evening – the 2017 iHeartRadio Innovator Award – in recognition of his unparalleled contribution to popular culture and the music industry.

This year’s awards will feature a broad array of categories, including Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Best Duo/Group of the Year and individual winners for Album of the Year in music’s biggest genres, including Pop, Country, Alternative Rock/Rock, Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B, Latin and Regional Mexican formats. For the second year, the 2018 Best New Artist awards will be grouped by music format and format winners will then become finalists for the top title of Best New Artist. Category finalists (by alphabetical order) are:

Song of the Year:

"Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
"Shape Of You" - Ed Sheeran
"Something Just Like This" - The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
"That's What I Like" - Bruno Mars
"Wild Thoughts" - DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller

Female Artist of the Year:

Alessia Cara
Halsey
P!NK
Rihanna
Taylor Swift

Male Artist of the Year:

Bruno Mars
Charlie Puth
Ed Sheeran
Shawn Mendes
The Weeknd

Best Duo/Group of the Year:

Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
Migos
Portugal. The Man
The Chainsmokers

Best Collaboration:

"Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
"Don't Wanna Know" - Maroon 5 featuring Kendrick Lamar
"Something Just Like This" - The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
"Stay" - Zedd and Alessia Cara
"Wild Thoughts" - DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller

Best New Pop Artist:

Camila Cabello
Julia Michaels
Liam Payne
Logic
Niall Horan

Alternative Rock Song of the Year:

"Believer" - Imagine Dragons
"Feel It Still" - Portugal. The Man
"Thunder" - Imagine Dragons
"Walk On Water" - Thirty Seconds To Mars
"Wish I Knew You" - The Revivalists

Alternative Rock Artist of the Year:

Cage The Elephant
Imagine Dragons
Judah & The Lion
Kings Of Leon
Portugal. The Man

Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist:

Greta Van Fleet
Judah & The Lion
K.Flay
Rag'n'Bone Man
The Revivalists

Rock Song of the Year:

"Go To War" - Nothing More
"Help" - Papa Roach
"Run" - Foo Fighters
"Rx (Medicate)"" - Theory of a Deadman
"Song #3" - Stone Sour

Rock Artist of the Year:

Foo Fighters
Highly Suspect
Metallica
Papa Roach
Royal Blood

Country Song of the Year:

"Body Like A Back Road" - Sam Hunt
"Dirt On My Boots" - Jon Pardi
"Hurricane" - Luke Combs
"Small Town Boy" - Dustin Lynch
"Unforgettable" - Thomas Rhett

Country Artist of the Year:

Blake Shelton
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Sam Hunt
Thomas Rhett

Best New Country Artist:

Brett Young
Jon Pardi
Kane Brown
Lauren Alaina
Luke Combs

Dance Song of the Year:

"It Ain't Me" - Kygo and Selena Gomez
"No Promises" - Cheat Codes featuring Demi Lovato
"Rockabye" - Clean Bandit and Anne-Marie featuring Sean Paul
"Something Just Like This" - The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
"Stay" - Zedd and Alessia Cara

Dance Artist of the Year:

Calvin Harris
Cheat Codes
Kygo
The Chainsmokers
Zedd

Hip-Hop Song of the Year:

"Bad and Boujee" - Migos featuring Lil Uzi Vert
"Bodak Yellow" - Cardi B
"HUMBLE." - Kendrick Lamar
"Rockstar" - Post Malone
"Wild Thoughts" - DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:

DJ Khaled
Drake
Future
Kendrick Lamar
Migos

Best New Hip-Hop Artist:

21 Savage
Cardi B
GoldLink
Lil Uzi Vert
Playboi Carti

R&B Song of the Year:

"B.E.D." - Jacquees
"Location" - Khalid
"Love Galore" - SZA featuring Travis Scott
"Redbone" - Childish Gambino
"That's What I Like" - Bruno Mars

R&B Artist of the Year:

Bruno Mars
Childish Gambino
Khalid
Rihanna
The Weeknd

Best New R&B Artist:

6LACK
Kehlani
Kevin Ross
Khalid
SZA

Latin Song of the Year:

"Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
"El Amante" - Nicky Jam
"Hey DJ" - CNCO
"Mi Gente" - J Balvin featuring Willy William
"Súbeme La Radio" - Enrique Iglesias

Latin Artist of the Year:

CNCO
J Balvin
Luis Fonsi
Nicky Jam
Shakira

Best New Latin Artist:

Abraham Mateo
Bad Bunny
Danny Ocean
Karol G
Ozuna

Regional Mexican Song of the Year:

"Adios Amor” - Christian Nodal
"Ella Es Mi Mujer" - Banda Carnaval
"Las Ultras" - Calibre 50
"Regresa Hermosa" - Gerardo Ortiz
"Siempre Te Voy A Querer" - Calibre 50

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:

Banda Carnaval
Banda Los Recoditos
Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga
Calibre 50
Gerardo Ortiz

Best New Regional Mexican Artist:

Christian Nodal
Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey
El Fantasma
Ulices Chaidez y Sus Plebes

Producer of the Year:

Andrew "Pop" Wansel and Warren "Oak" Felder
Andrew Watt
Benny Blanco
Justin Tranter
Steve Mac

Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category

"Bodak Yellow" - Cardi B
"Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
"There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back" - Shawn Mendes
"Look What You Made Me Do" - Taylor Swift
"Perfect" - Ed Sheeran
"Slow Hands" - Niall Horan

Best Cover Song: *Socially Voted Category

"All We Got" - Shawn Mendes
"Bad Liar" - HAIM
"Issues" - Niall Horan
"Lost" - Khalid
"Say You Won't Let Go" - Camila Cabello and Machine Gun Kelly
"The Chain" - Harry Styles
"Touch" - Ed Sheeran
"The Tribute Song" - Thirty Seconds To Mars

Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell: *Socially Voted Category

Arianators - Ariana Grande
Beliebers - Justin Bieber
BTS - BTS
Camilizers - Camila Cabello
EXO-L - EXO
Harmonizers - Fifth Harmony
Lovatics - Demi Lovato
Mendes Army - Shawn Mendes
Mixers - Little Mix
Selenators - Selena Gomez
Smilers - Miley Cyrus
Swifties - Taylor Swift

Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category

"Bad Liar" - Selena Gomez
"Bodak Yellow" - Cardi B
"Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
"I'm The One" - DJ Khaled
"Look What You Made Me Do" - Taylor Swift
"Malibu" - Miley Cyrus
"New Rules" - Dua Lipa
"Shape Of You" - Ed Sheeran
"Sign Of The Times" - Harry Styles
"Sorry Not Sorry" - Demi Lovato
"Swish Swish" - Katy Perry
"That's What I Like" - Bruno Mars
"There's Nothing Holdin’ Me Back" - Shawn Mendes

Social Star Award: *Socially Voted Category

Andrew Huang
Anitta
Christian Collins
Conor Maynard
dodie
Gabbie Hanna
JoJo Siwa
Mariah Belgrod
Max & Harvey
RoomieOfficial

Cutest Musician’s Pet: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category

Batman - Demi Lovato
Bear Rexha - Bebe Rexha
Nugget - Katy Perry
Olivia - Taylor Swift
Pig Pig - Miley Cyrus
Toulouse - Ariana Grande

Best Boy Band: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category

AJR
BTS
CNCO
In Real Life
PRETTYMUCH
The Vamps
Why Don’t We

Best Solo Breakout: *Socially Voted Category

Camila Cabello
Harry Styles
Liam Payne
Louis Tomlinson
Niall Horan

Best Remix: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category

"Bon Appétit" - Katy Perry, Migos and 3LAU
"Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
"do re mi" " - blackbear featuring Gucci Mane
"Friends" - Justin Bieber and BloodPop with Julia Michaels
"Havana" - Camila Cabello and Daddy Yankee
"Homemade Dynamite" - Lorde, Khalid, Post Malone and SZA
"May I Have This Dance" - Francis & The Lights featuring Chance The Rapper
"Mi Gente" - J Balvin and Willy William featuring Beyoncé
"Reggaetón Lento" - CNCO and Little Mix

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 12 at 10 a.m. PT at ticketmaster.com.

Proud partners of the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Taco Bell® and Bioré® Skincare, with more to be announced.

The awards are produced by iHeartMedia and Den of Thieves. Executive Producers for iHeartMedia are John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Lee Rolontz.

For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google+.

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iHeartMedia and Turner Announce Return of iHeartRadio Music Awards, to Air Live on TBS, TNT and truTV Sunday, March 11, 2018

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Performance-Filled Show Will Return for the Third Year to the Historic, ‘Fabulous’ Forum in Los Angeles

NEW YORK, N.Y. and BURBANK, CALIF. – June 29, 2017 - iHeartMedia and Turner announced today that the fan-driven iHeartRadio Music Awards will return to the historic, “Fabulous” Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at 8 p.m. (ET)/5 p.m. (PT). The event will once again be simulcast live on Turner's TBS, TNT and truTV; on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide; and on iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital music and live streaming radio service.

Now in its fifth year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards is a star-studded event celebrating the most played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations throughout 2017 and a preview of the upcoming hits of 2018. The show will feature live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise duets and collaborations, and personal artist stories of how the biggest songs of the year came to life. Since the awards’ inception, the lineup has included live performances and appearances by such superstar artists as Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Big Sean, Rihanna, Sam Smith, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Blake Shelton, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, Pitbull, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown and many others.

In addition to celebrating music and artists, the iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrates the fans, millions of whom cast their votes for the winners through social media. The 2017 awards show scored tremendous audience growth for TBS, TNT and truTV, reaching a total of 9.6 million viewers across multiple platforms, +6% over the prior year.

Ranking as one of the most talked-about television events in social media last year, the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards generated 165 billion impressions throughout the promotional period. It also proved its strength on individual platforms like Twitter, where it was the #1 trending topic in the United States and worldwide the night of the live simulcast. In addition, the iHeartRadio Music Awards won the night with the Nielsen Social Content Rating, finishing first ahead of The Walking Dead.

“We created the iHeartRadio Music Awards to celebrate the artists and songs we play every day across America on our more than 850 radio stations and the iHeartRadio App,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “This is the first ever awards show that is truly driven by fans and we found the perfect partner in Turner, with their deep programming assets and diverse audience reach that reflects our 265 million monthly listeners.”

"As this year's simulcast on TBS, TNT & truTV demonstrated, the iHeartRadio Music Awards has everything you could want in a music awards special and more," said Michael Bloom, senior vice president of unscripted series and specials for TBS & TNT. "It not only has the ability to attract and engage a huge number of fans across television, digital, mobile and social media platforms, but also gives those fans the opportunity to vote for their winners in several categories, making the whole night all the more exciting. We're confident the iHeartRadio Music Awards will continue to grow in 2018."

Among the many winners of the 2017 awards were Justin Timberlake’s “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!” for Song of the Year, Adele for Female Artist of the Year, Justin Bieber for Male Artist of the Year, The Chainsmokers for Best New Artist presented by the all-new Subaru Impreza®, twenty one pilots for Best Duo/Group of the Year and Coldplay for Best Tour. In addition, Bruno Mars received the most prestigious award of the evening – the 2017 iHeartRadio Innovator Award – in recognition of his unparalleled contribution to popular culture and the music industry.

More information about the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards, including the award categories and ticket info, will be announced at a later date.

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2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards Simulcast on TBS, TNT & truTV Grows +39% to 4.1 Million Viewers and Delivers 165 Billion Social Media Impressions

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Official Hashtag #iHeartAwards Trended #1 in the U.S. and Worldwide

NEW YORK, N.Y. and BURBANK, Calif. – The fan-fueled 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards scored tremendous audience growth for Turner's TBS, TNT & truTV, drawing a television audience of 4.1 million viewers in Live + Same Day delivery for the live and encore simulcasts on Sunday, March 5. That figure marks a significant increase for the fourth annual special, which grew +39% compared to last year's presentation. The Turner networks' audience growth also extended to targeted demos, as the live simulcast and encores delivered 2.2 million adults 18-49 (+36% vs. 2016) and 1 million adults 18-34 (+22%).

Rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about television events in social media, the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards generated 165 billion social media impressions throughout the promotional period. It also proved its strength on individual platforms like Twitter, where it was the #1 trending topic in the United States and worldwide. In addition, the official hashtag, #iHeartAwards, trended on Twitter in more than 250 cities across the U.S. and in 32 countries Sunday night, with the most talked-about performers being Shawn Mendes, Bruno Mars and Katy Perry. Other trending hashtags included #BestFanArmy, #ShawnMendes and #FifthHarmony. In addition, the iHeartRadio Music Awards won the night with the Nielsen Social Content Rating, finishing first ahead of The Walking Dead.

The 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrated the fans by giving them the chance to vote through social media for their favorite artists in eight categories, including Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell, Best Lyrics, Best Collaboration, Best Cover Song and Best Song from a Movie, as well as the first-ever Social Star Award, Best Music Video and Best Underground Alternative Band awards.

In addition, for the first time ever the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards announced winners of several categories through artists' Snapchat Stories over the weekend. Artists including Rihanna, The Chainsmokers, Chance The Rapper, Bryson Tiller, twenty one pilots, Green Day, 5 Seconds of Summer, Disturbed, Metallica, Kelsea Ballerini and The Strumbellas gave their 10-second acceptance speeches via iHeartRadio's Snapchat Discover channel and the "iHeartRadio Music Awards Acceptance Speeches" Snapchat Live Story, with select speeches also featured during the live simulcast.

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About the iHeartRadio Music Awards

The iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrate the amazing music that was heard throughout the year across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on iHeartRadio.

This year's event was hosted by Ryan Seacrest and included performances by 2017 iHeartRadio Innovator Award recipient Bruno Mars, as well as Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, Thomas Rhett, Noah Cyrus featuring Labrinth and Big Sean. The telecast also featured exclusive can't-miss special performances and surprise first-time duets and collaborations, such as the first U.S. television performance of "Something Just Like This" by The Chainsmokers featuring Coldplay's Chris Martin.

The iHeartRadio Music Awards are produced by iHeartMedia and Den of Thieves, with John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Lee Rolontz serving as executive producers for iHeartMedia. Proud partners of the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Bioré® Skincare, Chase, Coors Light®, eBay, ICE BREAKERS, Taco Bell, Saban's Power Rangers, The All-New 2017 Subaru Impreza® and T-Mobile.

Visit iHeartRadio.com/awards to see performance highlights and check out all the night's winners.

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