iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment Announce Nominees for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards

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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, January 08, 2026 --( BUSINESS WIRE )--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: Artist of the Year: Pop Artist of the Year: Pop Song of the Year: Best New Artist (Pop): Duo/Group of the Year: Best Collaboration: Country Song of the Year: Country Artist of the Year: Best New Artist (Country): Hip-Hop Song of the Year: Hip-Hop Artist of the Year: Best New Artist (Hip-Hop): R&B Song of the Year: R&B Artist of the Year: Best New Artist (R&B): World Artist of the Year: Alternative Song of the Year: Alternative Artist of the Year: Best New Artist (Alternative): Rock Song of the Year: Rock Artist of the Year: Best New Artist (Rock): Dance Song of the Year: Dance Artist of the Year: Latin Pop/Urban Song of the Year: Latin Pop/Urban Artist of the Year: Best New Artist (Latin Pop/Urban): Regional Mexican Song of the Year: Regional Mexican Artist of the Year: Best New Artist (Regional Mexican): K-pop Artist of the Year: K-pop Group of the Year: K-pop Song of the Year: Best New Artist (K-pop): Songwriter of the Year: Producer of the Year: Favorite Broadway Debut: *Socially Voted Category (New for 2026) Favorite TikTok Dance: *Socially Voted Category (New for 2026) Favorite Debut Album: *Socially Voted Category Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category Favorite On Screen: *Socially Voted Category Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category Favorite Soundtrack: *Socially Voted Category Favorite Tour Style: *Socially Voted Category Favorite Tour Tradition: *Socially Voted Category (New for 2026) Favorite K-pop Collab: *Socially Voted Category 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. About iHeartMedia, Inc. iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with nine out of ten Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to both Podtrac and Triton, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, has the highest-reach and most engaged influencers, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information. 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. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260108525959/en/ Contacts iHeartMedia Angel Aristone [email protected]    Peyton Webb [email protected]

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