iHeartMedia Celebrated the Best in Music at the 13th Annual iHeartRadio Music Awards Live on FOX, Hosted by Ludacris
The awards show featured performances by Alex Warren, John Mellencamp, Kehlani, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, and performing for the first time together, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue
Taylor Swift took home the most awards with seven total wins at this year’s award show
NEW YORK - March 26, 2026 - The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards gathered some of the most iconic artists on Thursday, March 26 to celebrate the best in music. Hosted by Ludacris, the event took place at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, aired LIVE on FOX and also broadcasted live on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. The event is available to stream next day on Hulu. The awards show featured performances by Alex Warren, John Mellencamp, Kehlani, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, and performing for the first time together, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue.
iHeartRadio Music Awards featured special appearances by guests including Taylor Swift, the show’s most-nominated artist, who took home seven awards, along with Alysa Liu, NE-YO, Nicole Scherzinger, Nikki Glaser, Shaboozey, sombr, Teddi Mellencamp, Vin Diesel and Weezer.
John Mellencamp was honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award, Ludacris received the 2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award, Miley Cyrus was honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Innovator Award and Alex Warren received the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award.
Ahead of the iHeartRadio Music Awards at this year’s red carpet Alex Warren, Chase Matthew, JENEVIEVE, Sailor, sombr and Return to Dust all were presented with iHeartRadio On The Verge Awards.
Additional highlights included:
- Ludacris welcomed the audience and viewers to the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
- Alex Warren transformed the stage into a New York subway scene to perform his hits “Ordinary” and “Fever Dream” before accepting the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year award.
- Jason Aldean introduced Lainey Wilson who captivated the crowd with her performance of “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” “Hang Tight Honey” and “Heart Like A Truck.” After her performance, Lainey Wilson presented Miley Cyrus with the 2026 iHeartRadio Innovator Award, calling her one of her biggest inspirations.
- Performing together for the first time TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue had the crowd singing along to a melody of “Hold On,” “Waterfalls,” “Shoop,” “What A Man,” “Scrubs,” “Free Your Mind,” “Push It” and “What About Your Friends,” giving fans a taste of their upcoming tour.
- Shaboozey presented Best New Artist (Country) to Ella Langley, who accepted the award from one of her biggest fans on stage.
- Teddi Mellencamp and her Dad, John Mellencamp shared a heartfelt moment on stage as she presented him with the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award. Teddi grew emotional as she talked about how her father has supported her through the years, her cancer battle and how his lyrics always help her. John immediately gave the award back to his daughter, dedicating it to her and reflecting on his 50-year career, wishing new artists enjoy their career just as much as he did.
- After receiving his award, John Mellencamp had the crowd on their feet for a special performance of “Jack and Diane” and “Pink Houses.”
- RAYE presented Taylor Swift with Pop Album of the Year, who thanked her fans and her fiancé Travis Kelce for making every day happy.
- Kehlani performed her hit “Folded” before accepting R&B Song of the Year from NE-YO. She thanked her fans for always being with her throughout the ups and downs of her career, and said her new record feels like a win for them all.
- Weezer’s Brian Bell and Rivers Cuomo presented sombr with iHeartRadio Music Awards Alternative Album of the Year. sombr also took home the iHeartRadio Music Award for Best New Artist (Alternative) and was presented with two iHeartRadio On The Verge Awards while on the red carpet.
- Vin Diesel presented host Ludacris with the 2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award.
- Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy introduced RAYE, who kept the energy up with her hit “Where Is My Husband!”
- Olympic Gold Medalist Alysa Liu presented Taylor Swift with her seventh award of the night, the Artist of the Year Award and recapped her other wins, which were Pop Album of the Year, Album of the Year, Pop Song of the Year, Best Lyrics, Best Music Video and Favorite Tour Style.
- Ludacris performed a melody of his fan favorites “Pull Over,” “Rollout,” “Money Maker,” “My Chick Bad,” “Stand Up” and “Move B****.”
- Nikki Glaser presented Alex Warren with Song of the Year, for his hit “Ordinary.” In addition to the Song of the Year and the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award, Alex also took home iHeartRadio Music Awards for Best New Artist (Pop) and Favorite Debut Album, and on the red carpet he was presented with the iHeartRadio On The Verge Award.
Category winners are:
Song of the Year:
- “Ordinary” – Alex Warren
Artist of the Year:
- Taylor Swift
Album of the Year:
- “The Life of a Showgirl” - Taylor Swift
Duo/Group of the Year:
- The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI
Best Collaboration:
- “APT.” – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
Pop Artist of the Year:
- Sabrina Carpenter
Pop Song of the Year:
- “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift
Pop Album of the Year:
- “The Life of a Showgirl”- Taylor Swift
Best New Artist (Pop):
- Alex Warren
Alternative Artist of the Year:
- twenty one pilots
Alternative Song of the Year:
- “Ensenada” – Sublime
Alternative Album of the Year:
- “I Barely Know Her” - sombr
Best New Artist (Alternative):
- sombr
Rock Artist of the Year:
- Shinedown
Rock Song of the Year:
- “Heavy Is the Crown” – Linkin Park
Best New Artist (Rock):
- Sleep Theory
Country Artist of the Year:
- Morgan Wallen
Country Song of the Year:
- “Good News” – Shaboozey
Country Album of the Year:
- “I'm The Problem” - Morgan Wallen
Best New Artist (Country):
- Ella Langley
Dance Artist of the Year:
- David Guetta
Dance Song of the Year:
- “No Broke Boys” – Disco Lines & Tinashe
Dance Album of the Year:
- “MAYHEM” - Lady Gaga
K-pop Artist of the Year:
- ROSÉ
K-pop Group of the Year:
- Stray Kids
K-pop Song of the Year:
- “Golden” – The Singing Voice of HUNTR/X: EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI
K-pop Album of the Year:
- “Ruby” - Jennie
Best New Artist (K-pop):
- Cortis
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:
- Kendrick Lamar
Hip-Hop Song of the Year:
- “luther” – Kendrick Lamar and SZA
Hip-Hop Album of the Year:
- “GNX”– Kendrick Lamar
Best New Artist (Hip-Hop):
- MOLIY
R&B Artist of the Year:
- Chris Brown
R&B Song of the Year:
- “Folded” – Kehlani
R&B Album of the Year:
- “PHOLKS”- Leon Thomas
Best New Artist (R&B):
- Leon Thomas
World Artist of the Year:
- MOLIY
Latin Pop/Urban Artist of the Year:
- Bad Bunny
Latin Pop/Urban Song of the Year:
- “DtMF” – Bad Bunny
Latin Pop/Urban Album of the Year:
- “Debí Tirar Más Fotos”- Bad Bunny
Best New Artist (Latin Pop/Urban):
- Beéle
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:
- Grupo Frontera
Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
- “Amor Bonito” – Luis Angel “El Flaco”
Regional Mexican Album of the Year:
- “111XPANTIA” - Fuerza Regida
Best New Artist (Regional Mexican):
- Los Dos De Tamaulipas
Producer of the Year:
- Andrew Watt
Songwriter of the Year:
- Amy Allen
Label of the Year:
- Interscope Capitol
Tour of the Year:
- The Weeknd
Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category
- “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift
Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category
- “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift
Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category
- Rahul Bhatt for KATSEYE
Favorite On Screen: *Socially Voted Category
- Jimin and Jungkook, “Are You Sure?!”
Favorite Soundtrack: *Socially Voted Category
- “KPop Demon Hunters”
Favorite Tour Style: *Socially Voted Category
- Taylor Swift, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour”
(New for 2026) Favorite TikTok Dance: *Socially Voted Category
- “MONA LISA” – j-hope
Favorite Tour Tradition: *Socially Voted Category
- Coldplay, Crowd cam
(New for 2026) Favorite K-pop Collab: *Socially Voted Category
- “Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)” – j-hope, Miguel
Favorite Broadway Debut: *Socially Voted Category
- Tom Felton, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”
(New for 2026) Favorite Debut Album: *Socially Voted Category
- Alex Warren, “You'll Be Alright, Kid”
Executive producers for the iHeartRadio Music Awards are Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannaé Rouzan-Clay for Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE); John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters for iHeartMedia; and FOX Entertainment Studios.
Proud partners of this year’s event on iHeart’s platforms include H&R Block, She Rises Studios, and Trashie.
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Donnie Wahlberg, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Shaboozey, Teddi Mellencamp and Vin Diesel to Appear at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Airing Thursday, March 26 on FOX
Previously Announced Appearances Include 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Most-nominated Artist Taylor Swift, Along with Alysa Liu, NE-YO, Nicole Scherzinger, Nikki Glaser, sombr and Weezer
Hosted by Ludacris, the Event Features Previously Announced Performances by Alex Warren, John Mellencamp, Kehlani, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, and Performing for the First Time Together, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue
NEW YORK- March 24, 2026- iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced today that the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature special appearances by Donnie Wahlberg, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Shaboozey, Teddi Mellencamp and Vin Diesel. Teddi Mellencamp will present John Mellencamp with the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award. They join previously announced special guests including Taylor Swift, the show’s most-nominated artist, along with Alysa Liu, NE-YO, Nicole Scherzinger, Nikki Glaser, sombr and Weezer.
The 13th annual award show will air live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Thursday, March 26 (8-10 p.m. ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX and will also be heard on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.
Hosted by Ludacris, the event will feature previously announced performances by Alex Warren, John Mellencamp, Kehlani, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, and performing for the first time together, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue.
Additionally, as previously announced, John Mellencamp will be honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award, Ludacris will receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award, Miley Cyrus will be honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Innovator Award and Alex Warren will receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award.
The 13th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2025, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2026. The show will feature award presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise guests and collaborations, and will showcase the stories of the winning artists’ road to No. 1.
Artists receiving several nominations include Alex Warren, Bad Bunny, Benson Boone, BLACKPINK, Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, Ella Langley, GloRilla, Grupo Frontera, HUNTR/X: EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, Jelly Roll, JENNIE, j-hope, KATSEYE, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Leon Thomas, Linkin Park, LISA, Mariah the Scientist, MOLIY, Morgan Wallen, Myles Smith, RAYE, ROSÉ, Sabrina Carpenter, Shinedown, sombr, SZA, Tate McRae, Taylor Swift, Twenty One Pilots and Zara Larsson.
For a full list of categories, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.
Executive producers for the iHeartRadio Music Awards are Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannaé Rouzan-Clay for Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE); John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters for iHeartMedia; and FOX Entertainment Studios.
Proud partners of this year’s event on iHeart’s platforms include H&R Block, She Rises Studios, and Trashie with more to be announced.
B-roll of the Dolby Theatre BTS: HERE.
Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice.
About FOX Entertainment
With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party platforms worldwide. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company includes three key business units: FOX Television Network, FOX Entertainment Studios and worldwide content sales and licensing unit FOX Entertainment Global.
While maintaining its leadership in linear television with an exceptional slate of original series – including Doc, Extracted, Memory of a Killer, The Masked Singer, The Floor, The Simpsons, Animal Control, Going Dutch, Murder in a Small Town, Hell’s Kitchen and LEGO Masters – FOX Entertainment is growing its portfolio of studio engines, business operations and library of owned original content.
To date, the FOX Entertainment Studios division includes its in-house unscripted studio with hits The Masked Singer, I Can See Your Voice and Name That Tune, and scripted content studio featuring comedies Animal Control and Going Dutch and signature drama series Best Medicine, The Faithful, The Way Home and The Chicken Sisters. The unit also oversees the award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment with animated comedies including Krapopolis, Grimsburg, Hazbin Hotel and Universal Basic Guys; entertainment platform TMZ with its tentpole primetime series TMZ Investigates; its new independent film label Tideline Entertainment with inaugural releases including First Time Female Director, Ponyboi and Slanted; and the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global in partnership with iconic chef Gordon Ramsay, featuring food-themed original series on FOX such as Next Level Chef, Kitchen Nightmares and Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, as well as the new next-gen global food brand and entertainment platform Bite, No Taste Like Home on Disney+, Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars on Apple+ and a new untitled Gordon Ramsay documentary series on Netflix in early 2026.
As a global content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment Studios collaborates with studios and platforms worldwide, including Disney, Hulu, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures Television, Prime Video, Netflix, Apple+, Hallmark, Lifetime, TelevisaUnivision, UK’s Channel 4, France’s TF1, German’s ProSieben, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Australia’s Foxtel and FOX-owned streamer Tubi, among others.
About Jesse Collins Entertainment
Founded in 2012, Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service Emmy winning production company that has played an integral role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music entertainment. JCE's award-winning and critically acclaimed television includes programming from its four divisions—specials, sports, scripted and unscripted. From the specials division: award shows—The Emmy Awards, The 2021 and 2022 American Music Awards, The 2022 Golden Globes, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, Black Girls Rock!, BET Honors, UNCF's An Evening of Stars and ABFF Honors; specials—Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular, Christmas in Rockefeller Center, The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey (Primetime Emmy Award nominee), A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop, Lil Rel Howery: I said it. Y'all thinking it., CNN's Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom, Martin: The Reunion, John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero, Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration, Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today, A GRAMMY Salute to the Sounds of Change, Stand Up for Heroes, Dear Mama, Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin', Def Comedy Jam 25, Leslie Jones: Time Machine, The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular and Rip the Runway. From the sports division: Beyoncé Bowl at the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans NFL 2024 Christmas Game (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The Super Bowl Halftime Show (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game Pre-Game Show, The 2025 World Series Game 1 Anthem, NFL Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show starring Jack White and Netflix’s Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party. From the scripted division: scripted series—Real Husbands of Hollywood, American Soul and miniseries—The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story. From the unscripted division: unscripted series – Heart & Hustle: Houston, Tia Mowry: My Next Act, Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50, Oh Hell No! With Marlon Wayans, Cardi Tries, My Killer Body with K. Michelle, DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic and Forward: The Future of Black Music, competition series—Hollywood Squares, Rhythm + Flow, Celebrity Squares, Becoming A Popstar, Sunday Best, Hip Hop Squares and Nashville Squares, talk shows – We Got Time Today, Yara Shahidi's Day Off and Face to Face with Becky G, and children's series—Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices (Daytime Emmy Award winner). Emmy Award winner Jesse Collins is the Founder & CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment and executive producer of all JCE programming. He is also an executive producer for the annual GRAMMY Awards and produced the 2021 Oscars. Emmy winner Dionne Harmon is President. Emmy nominee Jeannae Rouzan-Clay is Senior Vice President of Specials.
About The Dolby Theatre
One of the world’s premier entertainment venues, Dolby Theatre Hollywood, which turns 25 years-old in 2026, has hosted a range of notable international television specials and award events including NBC/Peacock networks’ first of its kind “Wicked: For Good” special November 6, featuring stars of the original movie, The Academy Awards, ABC’s Kelly & Mark ‘After Oscars Special’, the American Idol finals, AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards to Francis Ford Coppola, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, George Lucas and others, ESPN’s ESPY Awards, the BET Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, K-pop’s “MAMA” Awards, PaleyFest, Clio Awards, Netflix is a Joke Festival, America’s Got Talent and the Daytime Emmy Awards.
Many legendary artists, including Alicia Keys, Celine Dion, Elvis Costello, Barry Manilow, Stevie Wonder, Harry Connick, Jr., Melissa Etheridge, Dixie Chicks, Tyler Perry, and Louis C.K., Hillary Clinton book tour with Maria Shriver, and a host of touring productions, from “Dancing With The Stars Live” to “Annie,” “Hairspray,” “Tootsie” and “Rent,” have been featured on the Dolby stage.
2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Most-Nominated Artist Taylor Swift to Make a Special Appearance at This Year’s Award Show
John Mellencamp to Perform and Receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award
Kehlani Joins the Lineup of Performers for This Year’s Award Show
The Event Will Feature Additional Special Appearances by Alysa Liu, Ne-Yo, Nicole Scherzinger, Nikki Glaser, sombr, Weezer and More
The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Air Thursday, March 26, on FOX Live From Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
NEW YORK—March 19, 2026— iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced that Taylor Swift, this year’s most-nominated artist with nine nominations, will make a special appearance at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, her first award show appearance this year. The show will also honor John Mellencamp with the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award, who will perform at the event. Additionally, Kehlani joins previously announced performers Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, and performing for the first time together, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue.
Hosted by Ludacris, the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will also feature special appearances by Alysa Liu, Ne-Yo, Nicole Scherzinger, Nikki Glaser, sombr, Weezer and more. The annual award show will air live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Thursday, March 26 (8-10 p.m. ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX and will also be heard on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.
This year’s iHeartRadio Icon Award recipient is John Mellencamp. Few artists embody the spirit of the American storyteller as completely as John Mellencamp. For more than five decades, his songwriting has captured the hearts of millions of fans. From defining an era with “Jack & Diane,” “Pink Houses” and “Small Town” to continuing to influence generations of musicians with his unmistakable voice and point of view, Mellencamp’s work is woven deeply into the cultural fabric of the United States.
This summer, Mellencamp will embark on his highly anticipated Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits, performing the songs that have defined his career, many of which he hasn’t played live in decades. Equally important to Mellencamp’s artistry is his longstanding dedication to activism and advocacy. Throughout his career, he has championed causes close to America’s heartland, including co‑founding Farm Aid to support family farmers, a commitment that has spanned nearly 40 years. His voice has always stood for compassion, community and integrity, reflecting the very values the Icon Award seeks to honor.
Additionally, as previously announced, Ludacris will receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award, Miley Cyrus will be honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Innovator Award and Alex Warren will receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award.
The 13th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2025, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2026. The show will feature award presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise guests and collaborations, and will showcase the stories of the winning artists’ road to No. 1.
Artists receiving several nominations include Alex Warren, Bad Bunny, Benson Boone, BLACKPINK, Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, Ella Langley, GloRilla, Grupo Frontera, HUNTR/X: EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, Jelly Roll, JENNIE, j-hope, KATSEYE, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Leon Thomas, Linkin Park, LISA, Mariah the Scientist, MOLIY, Morgan Wallen, Myles Smith, RAYE, ROSÉ, Sabrina Carpenter, Shinedown, sombr, SZA, Tate McRae, Taylor Swift, Twenty One Pilots and Zara Larsson.
For a full list of categories, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.
Executive producers for the iHeartRadio Music Awards are Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannaé Rouzan-Clay for Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE); John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters for iHeartMedia; and FOX Entertainment Studios.
Proud partners of this year’s event on iHeart’s platforms include H&R Block, She Rises Studios, and Trashie with more to be announced.
Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice.
About FOX Entertainment
With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party platforms worldwide. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company includes three key business units: FOX Television Network, FOX Entertainment Studios and worldwide content sales and licensing unit FOX Entertainment Global.
While maintaining its leadership in linear television with an exceptional slate of original series – including Doc, Extracted, Memory of a Killer, The Masked Singer, The Floor, The Simpsons, Animal Control, Going Dutch, Murder in a Small Town, Hell’s Kitchen and LEGO Masters – FOX Entertainment is growing its portfolio of studio engines, business operations and library of owned original content.
To date, the FOX Entertainment Studios division includes its in-house unscripted studio with hits The Masked Singer, I Can See Your Voice and Name That Tune, and scripted content studio featuring comedies Animal Control and Going Dutch and signature drama series Best Medicine, The Faithful, The Way Home and The Chicken Sisters. The unit also oversees the award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment with animated comedies including Krapopolis, Grimsburg, Hazbin Hotel and Universal Basic Guys; entertainment platform TMZ with its tentpole primetime series TMZ Investigates; its new independent film label Tideline Entertainment with inaugural releases including First Time Female Director, Ponyboi and Slanted; and the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global in partnership with iconic chef Gordon Ramsay, featuring food-themed original series on FOX such as Next Level Chef, Kitchen Nightmares and Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, as well as the new next-gen global food brand and entertainment platform Bite, No Taste Like Home on Disney+, Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars on Apple+ and a new untitled Gordon Ramsay documentary series on Netflix in early 2026.
As a global content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment Studios collaborates with studios and platforms worldwide, including Disney, Hulu, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures Television, Prime Video, Netflix, Apple+, Hallmark, Lifetime, TelevisaUnivision, UK’s Channel 4, France’s TF1, German’s ProSieben, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Australia’s Foxtel and FOX-owned streamer Tubi, among others.
About Jesse Collins Entertainment
Founded in 2012, Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service Emmy winning production company that has played an integral role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music entertainment. JCE's award-winning and critically acclaimed television includes programming from its four divisions—specials, sports, scripted and unscripted. From the specials division: award shows—The Emmy Awards, The 2021 and 2022 American Music Awards, The 2022 Golden Globes, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, Black Girls Rock!, BET Honors, UNCF's An Evening of Stars and ABFF Honors; specials—Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular, Christmas in Rockefeller Center, The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey (Primetime Emmy Award nominee), A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop, Lil Rel Howery: I said it. Y'all thinking it., CNN's Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom, Martin: The Reunion, John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero, Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration, Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today, A GRAMMY Salute to the Sounds of Change, Stand Up for Heroes, Dear Mama, Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin', Def Comedy Jam 25, Leslie Jones: Time Machine, The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular and Rip the Runway. From the sports division: Beyoncé Bowl at the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans NFL 2024 Christmas Game (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The Super Bowl Halftime Show (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game Pre-Game Show, The 2025 World Series Game 1 Anthem, NFL Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show starring Jack White and Netflix’s Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party. From the scripted division: scripted series—Real Husbands of Hollywood, American Soul and miniseries—The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story. From the unscripted division: unscripted series – Heart & Hustle: Houston, Tia Mowry: My Next Act, Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50, Oh Hell No! With Marlon Wayans, Cardi Tries, My Killer Body with K. Michelle, DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic and Forward: The Future of Black Music, competition series—Hollywood Squares, Rhythm + Flow, Celebrity Squares, Becoming A Popstar, Sunday Best, Hip Hop Squares and Nashville Squares, talk shows – We Got Time Today, Yara Shahidi's Day Off and Face to Face with Becky G, and children's series—Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices (Daytime Emmy Award winner). Emmy Award winner Jesse Collins is the Founder & CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment and executive producer of all JCE programming. He is also an executive producer for the annual GRAMMY Awards and produced the 2021 Oscars. Emmy winner Dionne Harmon is President. Emmy nominee Jeannae Rouzan-Clay is Senior Vice President of Specials.
The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Airing Thursday, March 26 on FOX to Feature Performances by Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, TLC, En Vogue, Salt-N-Pepa and More Live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
Ludacris to host this year’s award show and also receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award
Miley Cyrus to be honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Innovator Award
Alex Warren to receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award
NEW YORK- March 11, 2026- iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced that the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature performances by Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, and performing for the first time together TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue. Ludacris will host the annual event and also receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award. Additionally, Miley Cyrus will be honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Innovator Award and Alex Warren will receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award. The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards airs LIVE from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Thursday, March 26 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX and will also be heard on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.
In addition to hosting and performing, Ludacris will receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award, which honors artists whose portfolio has shaped culture across multiple decades. A pioneering force in hip‑hop, Ludacris broke through with his major label debut album Back for the First Time (2000) which established him as a mainstream star. He went on to deliver multi‑platinum albums including Word of Mouf (2001), Chicken‑n‑Beer (2003) and The Red Light District (2004), solidifying his place as one of the defining artists of the 2000s. Over the course of his career, he has earned three Grammy Awards and expanded his cultural impact through acclaimed acting roles, including his long‑running role as Tej Parker in the Fast & Furious franchise. With 17 million albums sold in the U.S. and 24 million records sold worldwide, Ludacris remains one of hip‑hop’s most successful and influential artists. This performance also marks a celebratory moment as he launches into his next chapter of worldwide touring.
“I’m excited to return as host of the iHeartRadio Music Awards to celebrate and perform alongside some of the best in the industry,” said Ludacris. “It’s going to be a night with special performances and surprise moments fans are going to love.”
Each year the iHeartRadio Innovator Award is presented to an artist who has impacted both music and global culture throughout their career, and this year’s recipient is Miley Cyrus. From her groundbreaking role 20 years ago in Hannah Montana, a cultural phenomenon that continues to shape and inspire generations, to her evolution into one of the most fearless, dynamic and influential voices in music today, Miley’s impact on pop culture is undeniable. Beyond her artistry, Miley’s humanitarian work has made a profound impact. Through the Miley Cyrus Foundation, and the launch of Happy Hippie, she has been a powerful advocate for homeless and at‑risk youth, especially teens facing housing insecurity. Her efforts have helped amplify vulnerable voices, provide essential resources and build community for young people who need it most. Past recipients of the iHeartRadio Innovator Award include Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars, U2, Alicia Keys and Lady Gaga.
Alex Warren will be honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award, celebrating his remarkable rise and record‑shattering achievements. Over the past year, Alex has emerged as one of the most impactful new voices in pop music, with his emotional songwriting and powerful performances resonating across generations. His success reached historic heights as he shattered all‑time Mediabase chart records, spending 16 weeks at No.1 on Top 40 and 29 weeks at No.1 on Hot AC, cementing his place among the most dominant radio artists of the modern era. Alex has built a deeply loyal fanbase, and his influence continues to grow as he uses his platform to foster community, connection and emotional openness among fans. This award recognizes Alex’s extraordinary trajectory, undeniable talent and the uniquely powerful bond he’s created with listeners around the world.
The 13th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2025, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2026. The show will feature award presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise guests and collaborations, and will showcase the stories of the winning artists’ road to No.1.
Artists receiving several nominations include Alex Warren, Bad Bunny, Benson Boone, BLACKPINK, Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, Ella Langley, GloRilla, Grupo Frontera, HUNTR/X: EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, Jelly Roll, JENNIE, j-hope, KATSEYE, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Leon Thomas, Linkin Park, LISA, Mariah the Scientist, MOLIY, Morgan Wallen, Myles Smith, RAYE, ROSÉ, Sabrina Carpenter, Shinedown, sombr, SZA, Tate McRae, Taylor Swift, Twenty One Pilots and Zara Larsson.
In addition to paying tribute to music and artists, the 2026 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 Favorite Broadway Debut, Favorite TikTok Dance, Favorite Debut Album, Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Favorite On Screen, Favorite Tour Photographer, Favorite Soundtrack, Favorite Tour Style, Favorite Tour Tradition and Favorite K-pop Collab. Social voting will close on March 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT for all categories. Fans can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.
Additional categories include Label of the Year and individual winners for Album of the Year in music’s biggest genres, including pop, country, alternative, rock, dance, hip-hop, R&B, Latin and regional Mexican formats.
For a full list of categories, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.
Executive producers for the iHeartRadio Music Awards are Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannaé Rouzan-Clay for Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE); John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters for iHeartMedia; and FOX Entertainment Studios.
Proud partners of this year’s event include She Rises Studios, with more to be announced.
Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice.
About FOX Entertainment
With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party platforms worldwide. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company includes three key business units: FOX Television Network, FOX Entertainment Studios and worldwide content sales and licensing unit FOX Entertainment Global.
While maintaining its leadership in linear television with an exceptional slate of original series – including Doc, Extracted, Memory of a Killer, The Masked Singer, The Floor, The Simpsons, Animal Control, Going Dutch, Murder in a Small Town, Hell’s Kitchen and LEGO Masters – FOX Entertainment is growing its portfolio of studio engines, business operations and library of owned original content.
To date, the FOX Entertainment Studios division includes its in-house unscripted studio with hits The Masked Singer, I Can See Your Voice and Name That Tune, and scripted content studio featuring comedies Animal Control and Going Dutch and signature drama series Best Medicine, The Faithful, The Way Home and The Chicken Sisters. The unit also oversees the award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment with animated comedies including Krapopolis, Grimsburg, Hazbin Hotel and Universal Basic Guys; entertainment platform TMZ with its tentpole primetime series TMZ Investigates; its new independent film label Tideline Entertainment with inaugural releases including First Time Female Director, Ponyboi and Slanted; and the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global in partnership with iconic chef Gordon Ramsay, featuring food-themed original series on FOX such as Next Level Chef, Kitchen Nightmares and Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service, as well as the new next-gen global food brand and entertainment platform Bite, No Taste Like Home on Disney+, Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars on Apple+ and a new untitled Gordon Ramsay documentary series on Netflix in early 2026.
As a global content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment Studios collaborates with studios and platforms worldwide, including Disney, Hulu, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures Television, Prime Video, Netflix, Apple+, Hallmark, Lifetime, TelevisaUnivision, UK’s Channel 4, France’s TF1, German’s ProSieben, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Australia’s Foxtel and FOX-owned streamer Tubi, among others.
About Jesse Collins Entertainment
Founded in 2012, Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service Emmy winning production company that has played an integral role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music entertainment. JCE's award-winning and critically acclaimed television includes programming from its four divisions—specials, sports, scripted and unscripted. From the specials division: award shows—The Emmy Awards, The 2021 and 2022 American Music Awards, The 2022 Golden Globes, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, Black Girls Rock!, BET Honors, UNCF's An Evening of Stars and ABFF Honors; specials—Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular, Christmas in Rockefeller Center, The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey (Primetime Emmy Award nominee), A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop, Lil Rel Howery: I said it. Y'all thinking it., CNN's Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom, Martin: The Reunion, John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero, Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration, Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today, A GRAMMY Salute to the Sounds of Change, Stand Up for Heroes, Dear Mama, Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin', Def Comedy Jam 25, Leslie Jones: Time Machine, The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular and Rip the Runway. From the sports division: Beyoncé Bowl at the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans NFL 2024 Christmas Game (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The Super Bowl Halftime Show (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game Pre-Game Show, The 2025 World Series Game 1 Anthem, NFL Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show starring Jack White and Netflix’s Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party. From the scripted division: scripted series—Real Husbands of Hollywood, American Soul and miniseries—The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story. From the unscripted division: unscripted series – Heart & Hustle: Houston, Tia Mowry: My Next Act, Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50, Oh Hell No! With Marlon Wayans, Cardi Tries, My Killer Body with K. Michelle, DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic and Forward: The Future of Black Music, competition series—Hollywood Squares, Rhythm + Flow, Celebrity Squares, Becoming A Popstar, Sunday Best, Hip Hop Squares and Nashville Squares, talk shows – We Got Time Today, Yara Shahidi's Day Off and Face to Face with Becky G, and children's series—Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices (Daytime Emmy Award winner). Emmy Award winner Jesse Collins is the Founder & CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment and executive producer of all JCE programming. He is also an executive producer for the annual GRAMMY Awards and produced the 2021 Oscars. Emmy winner Dionne Harmon is President. Emmy nominee Jeannae Rouzan-Clay is Senior Vice President of Specials.
Jesse Collins Entertainment to Helm The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Los Angeles, CA (Monday, March 2, 2026) – Emmy® Award winning production company Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) has been named to produce the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, set to air live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.
Executive Producers are Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannaé Rouzan-Clay for JCE; and John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters for iHeartMedia.
The annual Emmy® Awards show producers at JCE have produced some of the industry’s most iconic televised events in music entertainment including the BET Awards, American Music Awards, Beyoncé Bowl at the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans NFL 2024 Christmas Game, the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party and the 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game Pre-Game Show, just to name a few.
“For years Jesse Collins and his team have consistently reimaged how to connect audiences with live music events,” said John Sykes, President, Entertainment Enterprises, iHeartMedia. “We’re excited to collaborate with JCE to create a night that connects our iHeartRadio listeners to the artists and songs they loved listening to all year long on the radio.”
Now in its thirteenth year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards is a star-studded event celebrating the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2025, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2026. The show will feature live performances from the biggest artists in music, as well as surprise duets and collaborations, and award presentations in multiple categories. Since the Awards' inception in 2013, the show has included live performances and appearances by such superstar artists as Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Jason Aldean, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Sam Smith, Megan Thee Stallion, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Blake Shelton, Pharrell, Pitbull, Justin Bieber and many more.
JCE is repped by CAA and Morris Yorn Barnes Levine Krintzman Rubenstein Kohner & Gellman.
About Jesse Collins Entertainment
Founded in 2012, Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service Emmy winning production company that has played an integral role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music entertainment. JCE's award-winning and critically acclaimed television includes programming from its four divisions—specials, sports, scripted and unscripted. From the specials division: award shows—The Emmy Awards, The 2021 and 2022 American Music Awards, The 2022 Golden Globes, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, Black Girls Rock!, BET Honors, UNCF's An Evening of Stars and ABFF Honors; specials—Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular, Christmas in Rockefeller Center, The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey (Primetime Emmy Award nominee), A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop, Lil Rel Howery: I said it. Y'all thinking it., CNN's Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom, Martin: The Reunion, John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero, Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration, Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today, A GRAMMY Salute to the Sounds of Change, Stand Up for Heroes, Dear Mama, Amanda Seales: I Be Knowin', Def Comedy Jam 25, Leslie Jones: Time Machine, The All-Star Nickmas Spectacular and Rip the Runway. From the sports division: Beyoncé Bowl at the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans NFL 2024 Christmas Game (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The Super Bowl Halftime Show (Primetime Emmy Award winner), The 95th Major League Baseball All-Star Game Pre-Game Show, The 2025 World Series Game 1 Anthem, NFL Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show starring Jack White and Netflix’s Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party. From the scripted division: scripted series—Real Husbands of Hollywood, American Soul and miniseries—The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story. From the unscripted division: unscripted series – Heart & Hustle: Houston, Tia Mowry: My Next Act, Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50, Oh Hell No! With Marlon Wayans, Cardi Tries, My Killer Body with K. Michelle, DJ Cassidy's Pass the Mic and Forward: The Future of Black Music, competition series—Hollywood Squares, Rhythm + Flow, Celebrity Squares, Becoming A Popstar, Sunday Best, Hip Hop Squares and Nashville Squares, talk shows – We Got Time Today, Yara Shahidi's Day Off and Face to Face with Becky G, and children's series—Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices (Daytime Emmy Award winner). Emmy Award winner Jesse Collins is the Founder & CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment and executive producer of all JCE programming. He is also an executive producer for the annual GRAMMY Awards and produced the 2021 Oscars. Emmy winner Dionne Harmon is President. Emmy nominee Jeannae Rouzan-Clay is Senior Vice President of Specials.
iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment Announce Nominees for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Alex Warren, Benson Boone, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Leon Thomas, Morgan Wallen, Myles Smith, Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey and Taylor Swift nominated for Song of the Year at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Taylor Swift leads with most nominations followed by Alex Warren, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter
The annual awards show airs live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Thursday, March 26 on FOX
New York, N.Y. – January 8, 2026 – iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced the nominees for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards airing LIVE from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Thursday, March 26 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The event will also be heard on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.
The 13th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2025, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2026. The show will feature award presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise guests and collaborations, and will showcase the stories of the winning artists’ road to #1.
“This is an annual awards show made exclusively for fans, celebrating the biggest songs and artists they’ve loved listening to on iHeartRadio stations and our iHeartRadio app all year long,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises and Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer of iHeartMedia. “FOX viewers will also get an exclusive preview of some of the songs they’ll be listening to in the Summer of ‘26.”
Artists receiving several nominations include Alex Warren, Bad Bunny, Benson Boone, BLACKPINK, Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, Ella Langley, GloRilla, Grupo Frontera, HUNTR/X: EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, Jelly Roll, JENNIE, j-hope, KATSEYE, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Leon Thomas, Linkin Park, LISA, Mariah the Scientist, MOLIY, Morgan Wallen, Myles Smith, RAYE, ROSÉ, Sabrina Carpenter, Shinedown, sombr, SZA, Tate McRae, Taylor Swift, Twenty One Pilots and Zara Larsson. All nominees are listed below.
In addition to paying tribute to music and artists, the 2026 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 Favorite Broadway Debut, Favorite TikTok Dance, Favorite Debut Album, Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Favorite On Screen, Favorite Tour Photographer, Favorite Soundtrack, Favorite Tour Style, Favorite Tour Tradition and Favorite K-pop Collab. Social voting begins today, January 8, and will close on March 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT for all categories. Fans can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.
This year’s awards will once again feature a broad array of categories:
Song of the Year:
- “Anxiety” – Doechii
- “Good News” – Shaboozey
- “Love Somebody” – Morgan Wallen
- “luther” – Kendrick Lamar and SZA
- “Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “MUTT” – Leon Thomas
- “Ordinary” – Alex Warren
- “Sorry I'm Here For Someone Else” – Benson Boone
- “Stargazing” – Myles Smith
- “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift
Artist of the Year:
- Bad Bunny
- Benson Boone
- Chris Brown
- Jelly Roll
- Kendrick Lamar
- Lady Gaga
- Morgan Wallen
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Tate McRae
- Taylor Swift
Pop Artist of the Year:
- Alex Warren
- Benson Boone
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Tate McRae
- Taylor Swift
Pop Song of the Year:
- “Golden” – HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI
- “Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “Ordinary” – Alex Warren
- “Pink Pony Club” – Chappell Roan
- “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift
Best New Artist (Pop):
- Alex Warren
- Jessie Murph
- Myles Smith
- Ravyn Lenae
- sombr
Duo/Group of the Year:
- HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI
- Linkin Park
- Maroon 5
- Shinedown
- Twenty One Pilots
Best Collaboration:
- “All The Way” – BigXthaPlug ft. Bailey Zimmerman
- “APT.” – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
- “luther” – Kendrick Lamar and SZA
- “Timeless” – The Weeknd ft. Playboi Carti
- “WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME” – GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red
Country Song of the Year:
- “After All The Bars Are Closed” – Thomas Rhett
- “Good News” – Shaboozey
- “Liar” – Jelly Roll
- “Love Somebody” – Morgan Wallen
- “Whiskey Drink” – Jason Aldean
Country Artist of the Year:
- Jason Aldean
- Jelly Roll
- Lainey Wilson
- Luke Combs
- Morgan Wallen
Best New Artist (Country):
- Chase Matthew
- Ella Langley
- Hudson Westbrook
- Josh Ross
- Zach Top
Hip-Hop Song of the Year:
- “luther” – Kendrick Lamar and SZA
- “NOKIA” – Drake
- “Outside” – Cardi B
- “The Largest” – BigXthaPlug
- “WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME” – GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:
- Cardi B
- GloRilla
- Kendrick Lamar
- Playboi Carti
- Tyler, The Creator
Best New Artist (Hip-Hop):
- MOLIY
- PLUTO
- Real Boston Richey
- YKNIECE
- ZEDDY WILL
R&B Song of the Year:
- “Burning Blue” – Mariah the Scientist
- “Folded” – Kehlani
- “MUTT” – Leon Thomas
- “Residuals” – Chris Brown
- “SOMEBODY LOVES ME” – PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake
R&B Artist of the Year:
- Chris Brown
- Kehlani
- Leon Thomas
- Mariah the Scientist
- SZA
Best New Artist (R&B):
- Jenevieve
- Kwn
- Leon Thomas
- Mariah the Scientist
- Sailorr
World Artist of the Year:
- Ayra Starr
- Jackson Wang
- JO1
- MOLIY
- Tyla
Alternative Song of the Year:
- “Back To Friends” – sombr
- “Ensenada” – Sublime
- “One Eyed Bastard” – Green Day
- “Stargazing” – Myles Smith
- “The Contract” – Twenty One Pilots
Alternative Artist of the Year:
- Cage the Elephant
- Green Day
- Linkin Park
- Sublime
- Twenty One Pilots
Best New Artist (Alternative):
- almost monday
- Gigi Perez
- Lola Young
- Role Model
- sombr
Rock Song of the Year:
- “Afterlife” – Evanescence
- “Bad Guy” – Falling In Reverse ft. Saraya
- “Dance, Kid, Dance” – Shinedown
- “Even If It Kills Me” – Papa Roach
- “Heavy Is the Crown” – Linkin Park
Rock Artist of the Year:
- Linkin Park
- Papa Roach
- Shinedown
- Sleep Token
- Three Days Grace
Best New Artist (Rock):
- Architects
- Poppy
- Return to Dust
- Sleep Theory
- Spiritbox
Dance Song of the Year:
- “Blessings” – Calvin Harris feat. Clementine Douglas
- “In My Arms” – ILLENIUM & HAYLA
- “No Broke Boys” – Disco Lines & Tinashe
- “Save My Love” – Marshmello, Ellie Goulding and AVAION
- “Won't Be Possible” – Tiësto, Odd Mob & Goodboys
Dance Artist of the Year:
- Calvin Harris
- David Guetta
- John Summit
- Martin Garrix
- Tiësto
Latin Pop/Urban Song of the Year:
- “Angel” – Grupo Frontera & Romeo Santos
- “DEGENERE” – Myke Towers & benny blanco
- “DtMF” – Bad Bunny
- “Qué Pasaría…” – Rauw Alejandro and Bad Bunny
- “Soltera” – Shakira
Latin Pop/Urban Artist of the Year:
- Bad Bunny
- Feid
- J Balvin
- Karol G
- Shakira
Best New Artist (Latin Pop/Urban):
- Alleh
- Beéle
- De La Rose
- Dei V
- Louis BPM
Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
- “Amor Bonito” – Luis Angel “El Flaco”
- “El Amor De Mi Vida” – Calibre 50
- “Flores” – Xavi
- “Hecha Pa' Mi” – Grupo Frontera
- “Lejos Estamos Mejor” – Eden Muñoz
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:
- Alejandro Fernández
- Carín León
- Fuerza Regida
- Grupo Frontera
- Luis Angel “El Flaco”
Best New Artist (Regional Mexican):
- Clave Especial
- Edgardo Nuñez
- Los Dos De Tamaulipas
- Óscar Maydon
- Oscar Ortiz
K-pop Artist of the Year:
- JENNIE
- j-hope
- Jin
- LISA
- ROSÉ
K-pop Group of the Year:
- ATEEZ
- BLACKPINK
- ENHYPEN
- Stray Kids
- TWICE
K-pop Song of the Year:
- “APT.” – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
- “Golden” – HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI
- “JUMP” – BLACKPINK
- “Killin' It Girl” – j-hope feat. GloRilla
- “like JENNIE” – JENNIE
Best New Artist (K-pop):
- 82Major
- AllDay Project
- Cortis
- Hearts2Hearts
- Meovv
Songwriter of the Year:
- Amy Allen
- Ashley Gorley
- Cal Shapiro
- Charlie Handsome
- Julia Michaels
Producer of the Year:
- Andrew Watt
- Dijon
- Jack Antonoff
- Max Martin & Shellback
- Sounwave
Favorite Broadway Debut: *Socially Voted Category
- Ashley Graham, “Chicago”
- Cheryl Porter, “& Juliet”
- Durrell “Tank” Babbs, “Hell's Kitchen”
- Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, “Stranger Things: The First Shadow”
- Jack Wolfe, “Hadestown”
- Kelsie Watts, “Six! The Musical”
- Lencia Kebede, “Wicked”
- Lizzy McAlpine, “Floyd Collins”
- Meg Donnelly, “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”
- Ne-Yo, “Hell's Kitchen”
- Tom Felton, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”
- Trisha Paytas, “Beetlejuice”
(New for 2026) Favorite TikTok Dance: *Socially Voted Category
- “Abracadabra” – Lady Gaga
- “Gnarly” – KATSEYE
- “GO!” – CORTIS
- “Happen To Me” – Russell Dickerson
- “JUMP” – BLACKPINK
- “like JENNIE” – JENNIE
- “Midnight Sun” – Zara Larsson
- “MONA LISA” – j-hope
- “Revolving Door” – Tate McRae
- “SPAGHETTI” – LE SSERAFIM, j-hope
- “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift
(New for 2026) Favorite Debut Album: *Socially Voted Category
- Addison Rae, “Addison”
- Alex Warren, “You'll Be Alright, Kid”
- Audrey Hobert, “Who's the Clown?”
- Calum Hood, “ORDER chaos ORDER”
- Coco Jones, “Why Not More?”
- JADE, “THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!”
- JENNIE, “Ruby”
- LISA, “Alter Ego”
- Michael Clifford, “SIDEQUEST”
- Perrie, “Perrie”
- sombr, “I Barely Know Her”
- Tucker Wetmore, “What Not To”
Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category
- “Anxiety” – Doechii
- “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” – Bad Bunny
- “Camera” – Ed Sheeran
- “Choosin' Texas” – Ella Langley
- “DAISIES” – Justin Bieber
- “Golden” – HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI
- “Man I Need” – Olivia Dean
- “Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “Ordinary” – Alex Warren
- “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift
- “undressed” – sombr
- “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” – RAYE
Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category
- “Abracadabra” – Lady Gaga
- “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” – Bad Bunny
- “BORN AGAIN” – LISA feat. Doja Cat & RAYE
- “Gabriela” – KATSEYE
- “JUMP” – BLACKPINK
- “like JENNIE” – JENNIE
- “Manchild” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “Ordinary” – Alex Warren
- “Sapphire” – Ed Sheeran
- “Shake It to the Max (FLY) (Remix)” – MOLIY, Shenseea, Skillibeng, Silent Addy
- “The Fate of Ophelia” – Taylor Swift
- “toxic till the end” – ROSÉ
Favorite On Screen: *Socially Voted Category
- AJ McLean, Nicole Scherzinger, Liam Payne, Kelly Rowland, “Building the Band”
- Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked: For Good”
- Bad Bunny, “Happy Gilmore 2”
- Becky G, “REBBECA”
- Ed Sheeran, “ONE SHOT with Ed Sheeran: A Musical Experience”
- Jimin and Jungkook, “Are You Sure?!”
- Jonas Brothers, “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie”
- Karol G, “Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful”
- Lady Gaga, “Wednesday”
- LISA, “The White Lotus”
- Taylor Swift, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era”
- Zara Larsson, “Up Close”
Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category
- Abby Waisler for Gracie Abrams
- Adam DeGross for Post Malone
- Anna Lee for Coldplay
- baeth for Tate McRae
- Chris Cornejo for Shakira
- Cynthia Parkhurst for Katy Perry
- Henry Hwu for Billie Eilish
- Hyghly for The Weeknd
- Joshua Halling for Oasis
- Rahul Bhatt for KATSEYE
- Thomas Falcone for Shawn Mendes
- Tom Pallant for YUNGBLUD
Favorite Soundtrack: *Socially Voted Category
- “A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (Original Soundtrack)”
- “F1 the Album”
- “Frankenstein (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)”
- “KPop Demon Hunters”
- “Nobody Wants This Season 2: The Soundtrack”
- “Sinners (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”
- “Smurfs Movie Soundtrack (Music From & Inspired By)”
- “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere”
- “Tron: Ares (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)”
- “Wicked: For Good – The Soundtrack”
- “Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires (Original Soundtrack)”
Favorite Tour Style: *Socially Voted Category
- Bad Bunny, “DeBí TiRaR MáS FOtoS World Tour”
- Beyoncé, “Cowboy Carter Tour”
- Billie Eilish, “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour”
- BLACKPINK, “Deadline World Tour”
- Dua Lipa, “Radical Optimism Tour”
- Ella Langley, “Still Hungover Tour”
- KATSEYE, “Beautiful Chaos Tour”
- Lady Gaga, “The Mayhem Ball”
- Sabrina Carpenter, “Short n' Sweet Tour”
- Tate McRae, “Miss Possessive Tour”
- Taylor Swift, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour”
- Zara Larsson, “Midnight Sun Tour”
Favorite Tour Tradition: *Socially Voted Category
- Benson Boone, Cover song
- Beyoncé, Blue Ivy & Rumi on stage
- Billie Eilish, “when the party’s over” silent loop
- Coldplay, Crowd cam
- Dua Lipa, Surprise guest
- Jonas Brothers, Surprise guest
- KATSEYE, “Gnarly” dance break
- Lainey Wilson, Cowgirl of the night
- ROLE MODEL, Sally
- Sabrina Carpenter, Celebrity “Juno” arrest
- Tate McRae, Fan cam on stage
- Zara Larsson, “Lush Life” star
(New for 2026) Favorite K-pop Collab: *Socially Voted Category
- “Blink” – Corbyn Besson & TZUYU of TWICE
- “BORN AGAIN” – LISA feat. Doja Cat & RAYE
- “BUCK” – Jackson Wang feat. Diljit Dosanjh
- “Confessions” – Flo Rida, HEESEUNG & JAKE of ENHYPEN, Paul Russell
- “Dirty Work” – aespa feat. Flo Milli
- “ExtraL” – JENNIE, Doechii
- “EYES CLOSED” – JISOO X ZAYN
- “Illegal + SEVENTEEN” – PinkPantheress, SEVENTEEN
- “On My Mind” – Alex Warren & ROSÉ
- “Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)” – j-hope, Miguel
- “TOO BAD” – G-DRAGON feat. Anderson .Paak
- “WE PRAY (TWICE Version)” – Coldplay, TWICE, Burna Boy, Elyanna, TINI, Little Simz
Additional categories include Label of the Year and individual winners for Album of the Year in music’s biggest genres, including Pop, Country, Alternative, Rock, Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B, Latin and Regional Mexican formats.
For a full list of categories, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.
Since the iHeartRadio Music Awards’ inception in 2014, the show has included live performances and appearances by superstar artists, such as Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande, Blake Shelton, Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Big Sean, Bon Jovi, Bruno Mars, Cher, Chris Martin, Elton John, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Justin Bieber, Kacey Musgraves, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, P!NK, Pitbull, Rihanna, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and many others. Among the many winners of the 2025 Awards were Benson Boone for Song of the Year; Taylor Swift for Artist of the Year; and Billie Eilish for Album of the Year. The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards also honored Mariah Carey with the 2025 iHeartRadio Icon Award and Lady Gaga with the 2025 iHeartRadio Innovator Award.
For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice.
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iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment Announce Nominees for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Luke Combs, Metro Boomin with The Weeknd and 21 Savage, Miley Cyrus, Morgan Wallen, Olivia Rodrigo, Rema and Selena Gomez, SZA and Taylor Swift Nominated for Song of the Year at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Taylor Swift, Jelly Roll, 21 Savage, SZA and Olivia Rodrigo Lead with Most Nominations
The Annual Awards Show Airs Live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, April 1 on FOX
NEW YORK, N.Y. – January 18, 2024 – iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced the nominees for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, airing LIVE from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, April 1 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The event also will be heard on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.
The 11th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2023, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2024. The show will feature award presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise guests and collaborations and will showcase the stories of the winning artists’ road to #1. Since the iHeartRadio Music Awards’ inception in 2014, the show has included live performances and appearances by superstar artists, such as Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande, Blake Shelton, Big Sean, Bon Jovi, Bruno Mars, Camila Cabello, Chris Martin, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Garth Brooks, Halsey, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Justin Bieber, Kacey Musgraves, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, Maroon 5, Pharrell, P!NK, Pitbull, Rihanna, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, and many others.
“The iHeartRadio Music Awards is a night where we celebrate the biggest artists and songs fans loved listening to on the radio all year long,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “We’ll also share stories from the artists themselves about their hard-fought journeys to the top of the charts.”
Artists receiving multiple nominations include, 21 Savage, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Blink-182, Carin León, David Kushner, Doechii, Doja Cat, Drake, Dua Lipa, Fall Out Boy, Foo Fighters, Grupo Frontera, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Jung Kook, Karol G, Lil Durk, Luke Combs, Megan Moroney, Metro Boomin, Miley Cyrus, Morgan Wallen, Noah Kahan, Olivia Rodrigo, Paramore, Peso Pluma, Rema, Selena Gomez, Shakira, SZA, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Tyla, Usher and Yng Lvcas. All nominees are listed below. For a full list of categories, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.
“Our iHeartRadio Music Awards are special because they’re truly reflective of what listeners love,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “We’re excited to share the journey on how they became the biggest songs and celebrate these amazing artists with music fans across the nation together LIVE from Los Angeles.”
In addition to paying tribute to music and artists, the 2024 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 Lyrics, Best Music Video, Best Fan Army, Social Star Award, Favorite Tour Photographer, TikTok Bop of the Year, Favorite On Screen, Favorite Tour Style and Favorite Debut Album.
Social voting begins today, January 18, and will close on March 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT for all categories. Fans can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.
Among the many winners of the 2023 Awards were Taylor Swift for Song of the Year; Harry Styles for Artist of the Year; and Imagine Dragons for Best Duo/Group of the Year. The 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards also honored P!NK with the 2023 iHeartRadio Icon Award and Taylor Swift with the 2023 iHeartRadio Innovator Award.
This year’s awards will once again feature a broad array of categories – including Pop Artist of the Year, Pop Song of the Year, K-pop Artist of the Year, K-pop Song of the Year and Best New Artist (K-pop) new categories. Finalists (in alphabetical order) are:
Song of the Year:
- “Calm Down” - Rema and Selena Gomez
- “Creepin'” - Metro Boomin with The Weeknd and 21 Savage
- “Cruel Summer” - Taylor Swift
- “Dance The Night” - Dua Lipa
- “Fast Car” - Luke Combs
- “Flowers”- Miley Cyrus
- “Kill Bill” - SZA
- “Last Night”- Morgan Wallen
- “Paint The Town Red” - Doja Cat
- “vampire” - Olivia Rodrigo
(New for 2024) Pop Song of the Year:
- “Calm Down” - Rema and Selena Gomez
- “Cruel Summer” - Taylor Swift
- “Flowers”- Miley Cyrus
- “Kill Bill” - SZA
- “vampire” - Olivia Rodrigo
(New for 2024) Pop Artist of the Year:
- Doja Cat
- Miley Cyrus
- Olivia Rodrigo
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
Artist of the Year:
- Drake
- Jelly Roll
- Luke Combs
- Miley Cyrus
- Morgan Wallen
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Shakira
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
- Usher
Duo/Group of the Year:
- (G)I-DLE
- Blink-182
- Dan + Shay
- Fall Out Boy
- Foo Fighters
- Jonas Brothers
- Måneskin
- OneRepublic
- Paramore
- Parmalee
Best Collaboration:
- “All My Life” - Lil Durk ft. J. Cole
- “Barbie World (with Aqua)” - Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice
- “Boy’s a liar Pt.2” - PinkPantheress and Ice Spice
- “Calm Down”- Rema and Selena Gomez
- “Creepin'” - Metro Boomin with The Weeknd and 21 Savage
- “Good Good” – Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage
- “Rich Flex” - Drake and 21 Savage
- “Thank God” - Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown
- “Tomorrow 2” – GloRilla with Cardi B
- “TQG” - Karol G and Shakira
Best New Artist (Pop):
- David Kushner
- Doechii
- Jelly Roll
- Rema
- Stephen Sanchez
Country Song of the Year:
- “Fast Car” - Luke Combs
- “Heart Like A Truck” - Lainey Wilson
- “Last Night” - Morgan Wallen
- “Rock and A Hard Place” - Bailey Zimmerman
- “Thank God” - Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown
Country Artist of the Year:
- Jason Aldean
- Jelly Roll
- Lainey Wilson
- Luke Combs
- Morgan Wallen
Best New Artist (Country):
- Corey Kent
- Jackson Dean
- Jelly Roll
- Megan Moroney
- Nate Smith
Hip-Hop Song of the Year:
- “All My Life”- Lil Durk ft. J. Cole
- “fukumean”- Gunna
- “Just Wanna Rock” - Lil Uzi Vert
- “Rich Flex” - Drake and 21 Savage
- “Tomorrow 2”- GloRilla with Cardi B
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:
- 21 Savage
- Drake
- Future
- Gunna
- Lil Durk
Best New Artist (Hip-Hop):
- Doechii
- Ice Spice
- Lola Brooke
- Sexyy Red
- Young Nudy
R&B Song of the Year:
- “Creepin'”- Metro Boomin with The Weeknd and 21 Savage
- “CUFF IT”- Beyoncé
- “Good Good” – Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage
- “On My Mama” - Victoria Monét
- “Snooze”- SZA
R&B Artist of the Year:
- Beyoncé
- Brent Faiyaz
- Chris Brown
- SZA
- Usher
Best African Music Artist:
- Burna Boy
- Rema
- Tems
- Tyla
- Wizkid
Best New Artist (R&B):
- Coco Jones
- Fridayy
- Kenya Vaun
- October London
- Victoria Monét
Alternative Song of the Year:
- “Lost” - Linkin Park
- “Love From The Other Side” - Fall Out Boy
- “One More Time”- Blink-182
- “Rescued”- Foo Fighters
- “This Is Why”- Paramore
Alternative Artist of the Year:
- Blink-182
- Fall Out Boy
- Foo Fighters
- Green Day
- Paramore
Best New Artist (Alt and Rock):
- Bad Omens
- HARDY
- Jelly Roll
- Lovejoy
- Noah Kahan
Rock Song of the Year:
- “72 Seasons” - Metallica
- “Dead Don’t Die”- Shinedown
- “Lost” - Linkin Park
- “Need A Favor” - Jelly Roll
- “Rescued” - Foo Fighters
Rock Artist of the Year:
- Disturbed
- Foo Fighters
- Jelly Roll
- Metallica
- Shinedown
Dance Song of the Year:
- “10:35”- Tiësto ft. Tate McRae
- “Baby Don’t Hurt Me” - David Guetta, Anne-Marie and Coi Leray
- “Padam Padam” - Kylie Minogue
- “Praising You” - Rita Ora ft. Fatboy Slim
- “Strangers” - Kenya Grace
Dance Artist of the Year:
- Anabel Englund
- David Guetta
- Illenium
- Kylie Minogue
- Tiësto
Latin Pop / Urban Song of the Year:
- “La Bachata” - Manuel Turizo
- “La Bebe (remix)” - Yng Lvcas and Peso Pluma
- “Lala”- Myke Towers
- “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53”- Shakira and Bizarrap
- “TQG”- Karol G and Shakira
Latin Pop / Urban Artist of the Year:
- Bad Bunny
- Feid
- Karol G
- Manuel Turizo
- Shakira
Best New Artist (Latin Pop / Urban):
- Bad Gyal
- GALE
- Mora
- Yng Lvcas
- Young Miko
Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
- “Bebe Dame”- Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera
- “Ella Baila Sola” - Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma
- “Indispensable” - Carin León
- “Qué Onda Perdida” - Grupo Firme ft. Gerardo Coronel
- “Qué Vuelvas”- Carin León and Grupo Frontera
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:
- Calibre 50
- Carin León
- El Fantasma
- Grupo Frontera
- Peso Pluma
Best New Artist (Regional Mexican):
- Gabito Ballesteros
- Gerardo Coronel
- Grupo Frontera
- Junior H
- Peso Pluma
(New for 2024) K-pop Artist of the Year:
- (G)I-DLE
- Jung Kook
- NCT Dream
- Seventeen
- Stray Kids
(New for 2024) K-pop Song of the Year:
- “Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)” - ATEEZ
- “Cupid (Twin Version)”- FIFTY FIFTY
- “S-Class” - Stray Kids
- “Seven” Jung Kook ft. Latto
- “Super Shy” - NewJeans
(New for 2024) Best New Artist (K-pop):
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- NewJeans
- RIIZE
- xikers
- ZEROBASEONE
Producer of the Year:
- Carter Lang
- Dan Nigro
- Jack Antonoff
- Kid Harpoon
- Metro Boomin
- Rob Bisel
Songwriter of the Year:
- Aldae
- Ashley Gorley
- J Kash
- Jack Antonoff
- Michael Ross Pollack
Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category
- “Dial Drunk”- Noah Kahan
- “Flowers”- Miley Cyrus
- “Greedy”- Tate McRae
- “Houdini”- Dua Lipa
- “Is It Over Now? (Taylor's Version)”- Taylor Swift
- “Last Night”- Morgan Wallen
- “Lovin On Me”- Jack Harlow
- “Nonsense”- Sabrina Carpenter
- “Paint The Town Red”- Doja Cat
- “vampire”- Olivia Rodrigo
- “Water”- Tyla
- “What Was I Made For?”- Billie Eilish
Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category
- “3D”- Jung Kook ft. Jack Harlow
- “Dance The Night”- Dua Lipa
- “FLOWER”- JISOO
- “Flowers”- Miley Cyrus
- “I'm Good (Blue)” - Bebe Rexha and David Guetta
- “Kill Bill”- SZA
- “La Bebe (Remix)”- Yng Lvcas and Peso Pluma
- “Paint The Town Red”- Doja Cat
- “Seven”- Jung Kook ft. Latto
- “TQG”- Karol G and Shakira
- “vampire”- Olivia Rodrigo
- “What Was I Made For?”- Billie Eilish
Best Fan Army: *Socially Voted Category
- Agnation
- ATINY
- Barbz
- Beyhive
- BTS Army
- Harries
- Livies
- Louies
- Niallers
- Rushers
- Selenators
- Swifties
Social Star Award: *Socially Voted Category
- Alex Warren
- David Kushner
- Flyana Boss
- Gracie Abrams
- Jessie Murph
- Megan Moroney
- Natalie Jane
- Noah Kahan
Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category
- Alfredo Flores - Sabrina Carpenter
- Anna Lee - Coldplay
- Carianne Older - Charlie Puth
- Catherine Powell - Kelsea Ballerini
- Cynthia Parkhurst - Jonas Brothers
- David Lehr - Morgan Wallen
- Joshua Halling - Louis Tomlinson
- Mason Poole - Beyoncé
- Matty Vogel - Misterwives
- Ravie B - Adele
- Ryan Fleming – 5 Seconds of Summer
- Sanjay Parikh - Shinedown
TikTok Bop of the Year: *Socially Voted Category
- “Boy’s a liar Pt. 2”- PinkPantheress and Ice Spice
- “Collide (Sped Up Remix)”- Justine Skye
- “Cruel Summer”- Taylor Swift
- “Cupid (Twin Version)”- FIFTY FIFTY
- “Daylight”- David Kushner
- “Her Way (Sped Up)”- Party Next Door
- “If We Ever Broke Up”- Mae Stephens
- “Paint The Town Red”- Doja Cat
- “Water”- Tyla
- “What It Is (Solo Version)”- Doechii
- “What Was I Made For?”- Billie Eilish
(New for 2024) Favorite On Screen: *Socially Voted Category
- “j-hope IN THE BOX”
- “Love To Love You, Donna Summer”
- Louis Tomlinson “All of Those Voices”
- “Prince: The Final Secret”
- “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé”
- “Save Me” Jelly Roll
- “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”
- “TLC Forever”
Favorite Tour Style: *Socially Voted Category
- Beyoncé
- Carrie Underwood
- Doja Cat
- Elton John
- Harry Styles
- Jonas Brothers
- Madonna
- Måneskin
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Shania Twain
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
(New for 2024) Favorite Debut Album: *Socially Voted Category
- GOLDEN - Jung Kook
- In Pieces- Chlöe
- Layover - V
- Lucky - Megan Moroney
- Mirror - Lauren Spencer Smith
- My 21st Century Blues - Raye
- Religiously - Bailey Zimmerman
- Snow Angel - Reneé Rapp
- Tyler Hubbard - Tyler Hubbard
Additional categories include Label of the Year and individual winners for Album of the Year in music’s biggest genres, including Pop, Country, Alternative, Rock, Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B, Latin and Regional Mexican formats.
For a full list of categories, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.
Executive producers for the iHeartRadio Music Awards are Joel Gallen, for Tenth Planet; and John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters, for iHeartMedia. For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice.