The iHeartRadio Music Awards are gearing up to honor some of the biggest names in the music industry. The event, scheduled for Monday, April 1, has already begun with the announcement of several winners. Notable early recipients include OneRepublic, Tiesto, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Taylor Swift leads the nominations with a total of nine, including categories such as Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Pop Artist of the Year. Female artists dominated the Pop Artist of the Year category, with contenders like Swift, Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Miley Cyrus, and SZA.
Following closely behind Swift, SZA, Jelly Roll, and 21 Savage each received eight nominations. The star-studded night will feature performances from artists like Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Justin Timberlake, Tate McRae, TLC, Green Day, and host Ludacris.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards aim to celebrate the artists and songs that resonated with fans throughout the year. John Sykes, president of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia, expressed excitement about sharing the artists' journeys to success.
The awards ceremony will be broadcast on FOX on Monday, April 1, at 8 p.m. ET. The list of nominees and winners includes various categories such as Pop Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, Hip-Hop Album of the Year, and more.
Notable winners include Olivia Rodrigo for Pop Album of the Year, Metallica for Rock Album of the Year, and Metro Boomin for Hip-Hop Album of the Year. Beyoncé was recognized as the iHeartRadio Innovator, while Cher received the iHeartRadio Icon Award.
The event also acknowledged standout songs and artists across genres like Pop, Country, Hip-Hop, R&B, Alternative, Rock, Dance, Latin Pop/Urban, Regional Mexican, and K-pop. Awards were presented for Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, and more.
With a diverse lineup of nominees and winners, the iHeartRadio Music Awards promise to be a night filled with memorable performances and well-deserved accolades for the music industry's top talents.