The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards brought together the biggest names in music for a night of celebration, recognition, and unforgettable performances. Hosted at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the event honored artists across multiple genres from pop and hip-hop to R&B, country, and international music.
This year’s ceremony was marked by standout victories from Taylor Swift, who dominated in multiple categories, as well as Alex Warren and HUNTR/X.
Below is the full list of nominees and winners from the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Song of the Year
Anxiety — Doechii
Good News — Shaboozey
Love Somebody — Morgan Wallen
luther — Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Manchild — Sabrina Carpenter
MUTT — Leon Thomas
Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else — Benson Boone
Stargazing — Myles Smith
The Fate of Ophelia — Taylor Swift
Ordinary — Alex Warren (Winner)
Artist of the Year
Bad Bunny
Benson Boone
Chris Brown
Jelly Roll
Kendrick Lamar
Lady Gaga
Morgan Wallen
Sabrina Carpenter
Tate McRae
Taylor Swift (Winner)
Pop Artist of the Year
Alex Warren
Benson Boone
Tate McRae
Sabrina Carpenter (Winner)
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 (Winner)
Best New Artist (Pop)
Jessie Murph
Myles Smith
Ravyn Lenae
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Alex Warren (Winner)
Duo/Group of the Year
Linkin Park
Maroon 5
Shinedown
Twenty One Pilots
HUNTR/X, EJAE, Audrey Nuna & Rei Ami (Winner)
Best Collaboration
All The Way — BigXthaPlug ft. Bailey Zimmerman
luther — Kendrick Lamar & SZA
Timeless — The Weeknd ft. Playboi Carti
WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME — GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red
APT. — ROSÉ & Bruno Mars (Winner)
Country Song of the Year
After All The Bars Are Closed — Thomas Rhett
Liar — Jelly Roll
Love Somebody — Morgan Wallen
Whiskey Drink — Jason Aldean
Good News — Shaboozey (Winner)
Country Artist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Jelly Roll
Lainey Wilson
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen (Winner)
Country Best New Artist
Chase Matthew
Hudson Westbrook
Josh Ross
Zach Top
Ella Langley (Winner)
Hip-Hop Song of the Year
NOKIA — Drake
Outside — Cardi B
The Largest — BigXthaPlug
WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME — GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red
luther — Kendrick Lamar & SZA (Winner)
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Cardi B
GloRilla
Kendrick Lamar (Winner)
R&B Artist of the Year
SZA
Leon Thomas
Chris Brown (Winner)
World Artist of the Year
MOLIY (Winner)
Special Honors & Awards
Breakthrough Award: Alex Warren
Innovator Award: Miley Cyrus
Icon Award: John Mellencamp
Landmark Award: Ludacris