When will the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards take place?
The iHeartRadio Music Awards are back for their 12th edition, ready to celebrate a year of incredible music while shining a spotlight on the resilience of Los Angeles. The much-anticipated event will take place on March 17, 2025, highlighting the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio platforms from 2024 while offering fans a sneak peek at the hits to come in 2025.
This year’s 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards top nominees include some of music’s biggest names: Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, and Taylor Swift, whose record-breaking Eras Tour has earned recognition as the “Tour of the Century.” Fans can look forward to electrifying live performances, unexpected collaborations, and an inside look at the journeys of the artists who claimed the top spots in 2024.
Honoring Icons and Innovators at 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
The 2025 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards will recognize two extraordinary artists whose impact on the industry and beyond is unmatched. Lady Gaga will receive the iHeartRadio Innovator Award for her groundbreaking contributions to music, film, and philanthropy. Known for her bold creative risks, chart-topping hits, and activism, Gaga’s influence spans mental health, human rights, and body positivity. Her Born This Way Foundation has empowered young people worldwide to embrace kindness and bravery since its inception in 2012.
Mariah Carey will be honored with the iHeartRadio Icon Award, celebrating her legendary career as a singer, songwriter, and producer. With over 200 million records sold and 19 number-one singles, Carey’s achievements have set a benchmark for artists everywhere. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of her landmark album The Emancipation of Mimi, a defining work in modern pop and R&B.
Will the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards Support Los Angeles?
The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards will also serve as a platform for giving back. The event will spotlight efforts to rebuild Los Angeles after recent wildfires devastated the region. Donations to FireAidLA.org will support both immediate relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future disasters, with guidance from the Annenberg Foundation.
Fan Power in the Spotlight
As always, fans play a key role in the awards, voting on categories such as Favorite Soundtrack, Best Lyrics, Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge, and more. Voting runs from January 22 to March 10, allowing music lovers to make their voices heard by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.
How to Watch 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Mark your calendars for March 17, 2025, and tune in live on FOX from 8:00–10:00 PM ET (tape-delayed for PT). The awards will also air on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and stream on the free iHeartRadio app.
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Complete list of 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominees
Song of the Year at 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
- “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey
- “Agora Hills” – Doja Cat
- “Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone
- “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “Greedy” – Tate McRae
- “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
- “Lose Control” – Teddy Swims
- “Lovin On Me” – Jack Harlow
- “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
- “Too Sweet” – Hozier
Pop Song of the Year
- “Agora Hills” – Doja Cat
- “Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone
- “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “Greedy” – Tate McRae
- “Too Sweet” – Hozier
Pop Artist of the Year at 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
- Billie Eilish
- Chappell Roan
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Tate McRae
- Taylor Swift
Artist of the Year
- Billie Eilish
- Doja Cat
- Jelly Roll
- Kendrick Lamar
- Morgan Wallen
- Post Malone
- Sabrina Carpenter
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
- Teddy Swims
Best Collaboration
- “Die With A Smile” – Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
- “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
- “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
- “Like That” – Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar
- “Miles On It” – Kane Brown and Marshmello
Best New Artist (Pop)
- Benson Boone
- Chappell Roan
- Gracie Abrams
- Shaboozey
- Teddy Swims
Country Song of the Year at 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
- “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey
- “Cowgirls” – Morgan Wallen featuring ERNEST
- “I Am Not Okay” – Jelly Roll
- “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
- “World On Fire” – Nate Smith
Country Artist of the Year
- Jelly Roll
- Kane Brown
- Lainey Wilson
- Luke Combs
- Morgan Wallen
Best New Artist (Country)
- Ashley Cooke
- Dasha
- George Birge
- Shaboozey
- Tucker Wetmore
Hip-Hop Song of the Year at 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
- “Like That” – Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar
- “Lovin On Me” – Jack Harlow
- “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
- “Rich Baby Daddy” – Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA
- “TGIF” – GloRilla
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
- Drake
- Future
- GloRilla
- Kendrick Lamar
- Travis Scott
Best New Artist (Hip-Hop)
- 310babii
- BigXthaPlug
- BossMan Dlow
- Cash Cobain
- Jordan Adetunji
R&B Song of the Year
- “ICU” – Coco Jones
- “Made For Me” – Muni Long
- “Sensational” – Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay
- “Water” – Tyla
- “WY@” – Brent Faiyaz
R&B Artist of the Year at 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
- Chris Brown
- Muni Long
- SZA
- Usher
- Victoria Monét
World Artist of the Year
- Burna Boy
- Central Cee
- Tems
- Tyla
- YG Marley
Best New Artist (R&B)
- 4Batz
- Ambré
- Inayah
- Josh X
- Maeta
Alternative Song of the Year at 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
- “Dilemma” – Green Day
- “Landmines” – Sum 41
- “Neon Pill” – Cage The Elephant
- “The Emptiness Machine” – Linkin Park
- “Too Sweet” – Hozier
Alternative Artist of the Year
- Cage The Elephant
- Green Day
- Linkin Park
- Sum 41
- twenty one pilots
Best New Artist (Alternative and Rock)
- Djo
- Fontaines D.C.
- Good Neighbours
- Myles Smith
- The Last Dinner Party
Rock Song of the Year
- “A Symptom of Being Human” – Shinedown
- “All My Life” – Falling In Reverse and Jelly Roll
- “Dark Matter” – Pearl Jam
- “Screaming Suicide” – Metallica
- “The Emptiness Machine” – Linkin Park
Rock Artist of the Year
- Green Day
- Linkin Park
- Metallica
- Pearl Jam
- Shinedown
Dance Song of the Year
- “360” – Charli XCX
- “Chase It (Mmm Da Da Da)” – Bebe Rexha
- “I Don’t Wanna Wait” – David Guetta and OneRepublic
- “Make You Mine” – Madison Beer
- “Water” – Tyla X Marshmello
Dance Artist of the Year
- Calvin Harris
- David Guetta
- Dua Lipa
- Kylie Minogue
- Tiësto
Latin Pop/Urban Song of the Year
- “Brickell” – FEID X Yandel
- “LA FALDA” – Myke Towers
- “Perro Negro” – Bad Bunny featuring FEID
- “Qlona” – Karol G featuring Peso Pluma
- “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” – Karol G
Latin Pop/Urban Artist of the Year
- Bad Bunny
- FEID
- Karol G
- Myke Towers
- Shakira
Here are the remaining nominees for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards:
Regional Mexican Song of the Year
- “Ahí te quedas” – Grupo Frontera
- “Luna” – Peso Pluma
- “Por Las Que Amamos” – Yahritza y Su Esencia
- “Si Es Cierto Que Te Vas” – Christian Nodal
- “Solo En Mí Mente” – Ángela Aguilar
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year
- Ángela Aguilar
- Christian Nodal
- Grupo Frontera
- Peso Pluma
- Yahritza y Su Esencia
Afrobeats Song of the Year
- “Calm Down” – Rema & Selena Gomez
- “People” – Libianca
- “Unavailable” – Davido featuring Musa Keys
- “Water” – Tyla
- “Who Told You” – J Hus featuring Drake
Afrobeats Artist of the Year
- Burna Boy
- Davido
- Libianca
- Rema
- Tems
Best Lyrics
(Voted on by fans)
- “All-American Bitch” – Olivia Rodrigo
- “Anti-Hero” – Taylor Swift
- “Calm Down” – Rema & Selena Gomez
- “Greedy” – Tate McRae
- “Lose Control” – Teddy Swims
TikTok Bop of the Year
(Voted on by fans)
- “Calm Down” – Rema & Selena Gomez
- “Greedy” – Tate McRae
- “Rich Baby Daddy” – Drake featuring Sexyy Red & SZA
- “Too Sweet” – Hozier
- “Water” – Tyla
Social Star Award
(Voted on by fans)
- Bailey Zimmerman
- Benson Boone
- Coco Jones
- Jelly Roll
- Noah Kahan
Favorite Tour Style at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
(Voted on by fans)
- Beyoncé – “Renaissance World Tour”
- Ed Sheeran – “+ – = ÷ x Tour (Mathematics Tour)”
- Taylor Swift – “The Eras Tour”
- The Weeknd – “After Hours til Dawn Tour”
- Zach Bryan – “The Quittin’ Time Tour”
Producer of the Year
- Andrew Watt
- Benny Blanco
- Finneas
- Metro Boomin
- Shellback
Songwriter of the Year
- Billie Eilish
- Jack Antonoff
- Julia Michaels
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
Best Fan Army at 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
(Voted on by fans)
- #Arianators – Ariana Grande
- #BTSARMY – BTS
- #Harries – Harry Styles
- #Kittens – Doja Cat
- #Swifties – Taylor Swift
Innovation Award
- Beyoncé – For her iconic “Renaissance World Tour” stage designs
- Kendrick Lamar – For redefining album storytelling through visual arts
- Lady Gaga – For her “Chromatica Ball” creative sets and concepts
- Metro Boomin – For genre-bending production on “Heroes & Villains”
- SZA – For breaking boundaries with “SOS”
We are just as excited as you are for the outcome of this marvellous happening soon at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
