The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards were held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 17, 2025, and broadcast live on Fox.[1] It was hosted by LL Cool J.[2]

At the ceremony, Mariah Carey was honored with the Icon Award for her "incredible and influential career as singer, songwriter, and producer, who has broken virtually every chart and touring record around the globe".[3] Lady Gaga was honored with the Innovator Award for being a "modern day artist innovator", who has taken "beyond creating music and performances that have inspired the world, and an outspoken activist, philanthropist and supporter of many important issues".[4] Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour was honored with Tour of the Century.[5] Nelly was honored with Landmark Award which honors artists whose album releases have inspired and shaped culture over multiple decades.[6] Swift and Morgan Wallen led the nominations with 10 each; Swift was the most awarded artist of the ceremony, winning nine awards.

Performers

Performers were announced on March 10, 2025.[7]

Performers at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Performer(s) Song(s)
Billie Eilish
Finneas 		"Wildflower"
Nelly Medley:
"Country Grammar (Hot Shit)"
"Ride wit Me" (with City Spud)
"E.I."
"Hot in Herre"
Gracie Abrams "That's So True"
Muni Long
Tori Kelly 		Tribute to Mariah Carey:
"We Belong Together" (Muni Long)
"Always Be My Baby" (Tori Kelly)
GloRilla "Never Find" (with K Carbon)
"Whatchu Kno About Me" (with Sexyy Red)
Kenny Chesney "Get Along"
Taylor Swift "Mirrorball"
(pre-recorded performance from the opening night of the Eras Tour at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2023)
Bad Bunny "EoO"

Winners and nominees

iHeartRadio announced the nominees on January 22, 2025.[3] Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen were the most nominated artists with ten, followed by Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, and Sabrina Carpenter with nine.[8] Swift won nine awards overall, making her the most awarded artist of the ceremony.

Winners are listed first and in bold.[9][10]

Main categories

Song of the Year Artist of the Year
Best Collaboration Pop Artist of the Year
Best New Pop Artist Pop Song of the Year
Country Song of the Year Country Artist of the Year
Best New Country Artist World Artist of the Year
Hip-Hop Song of the Year Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Best New Hip-Hop Artist R&B Song of the Year
R&B Artist of the Year Best New R&B Artist
Alternative Song of the Year Alternative Artist of the Year
Best New Alternative/Rock Artist Rock Song of the Year
Rock Artist of the Year 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 Latin/Urban Artist
Regional Mexican Song of the Year Regional Mexican Artist of the Year
Best New Regional Mexican Artist K-Pop Artist of the Year
K-Pop Song of the Year Best New K-Pop Artist
Songwriter of the Year Producer of the Year
Breakthrough Artist of the Year Album of the Year
Album of the Year (per genre)

Socially voted categories

Voting for Socially voted categories opened on January 22 and ended on March 10 on iHeartRadio's website.[11]

Best Lyrics Favorite On Screen
Best Music Video Favorite Tour Photographer
Favorite Tour Style Favorite Tour Tradition
Favorite Surprise Guest Favorite K-Pop Dance Challenge
Favorite Broadway Debut Favorite Soundtrack

Special awards

iHeartRadio Innovator iHeartRadio Icon Award
iHeartRadio Landmark Award Tour of the Century

Notes

  1. ^ Credited under Aespa but is a solo track performed by Karina.

References

  1. ^ Angel, Aristone (January 22, 2025). "iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment Announce Nominees for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards aired on Monday, March 17 on FOX". Business Wire. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  2. ^ Grein, Paul (March 10, 2025). "LL Cool J to Host 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 10, 2025. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards: See The Full List Of Nominees". iHeart. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  4. ^ Garcia, Thania (January 22, 2025). "Lady Gaga to Be Recognized as Innovator of the Year at iHeartRadio Music Awards, Mariah Carey Named Icon". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  5. ^ West, Bryan. "Taylor Swift's Eras tour named 'Tour of the Century' at iHeart Radio Music Awards". USA TODAY. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  6. ^ Watts, Marina (March 10, 2025). "iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025: LL Cool J to Host as Performers Bad Bunny, GloRilla and More Revealed (Exclusive)". People. Archived from the original on March 10, 2025. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  7. ^ Fields, Taylor (March 10, 2025). "Billie Eilish, GloRilla & More To Perform At 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards". IHeartRadio. Archived from the original on March 10, 2025. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  8. ^ France, Lisa Respers (January 22, 2025). "iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations led by Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen". CNN. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  9. ^ Degrazia, Leah (March 17, 2025). "iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025 Winners: Complete List (Live Updates)". E!. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  10. ^ Fisher, Kelly (March 18, 2025). "2025 iHeartRadio Music Award Winners Revealed — See The List". iHeartRadio. Archived from the original on March 18, 2025. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
  11. ^ "All The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominees You Can Vote For". iHeart. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
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