Artists Inked For iHeart Music Awards
• The 5th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will include performances by Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, Charlie Puth and Backstreet Boys with more TBA. The show is happening Sunday, March 11 at the “Fabulous” Forum in Los Angeles, hosted by Hailey Baldwin and DJ Khaled and simulcast live at 8pm ET/5pm PT on TBS, TNT, truTV and iHeartMedia radio stations. For the first time ever, this year iHeartRadio will present seven awards over the seven nights leading up to the Sunday, March 11 telecast — each night at 8pm ET, an artist will be presented their award and give an acceptance speech.
“This is a night that belongs 100% to music fans and the artists they love,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “They listen to these songs every day on their favorite iHeartRadio station, and this is an opportunity to see them recognized on a national television stage.” Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia said, “Fans know that when it comes to the iHeartRadio Music Awards, they can expect one thing — the unexpected. Music’s biggest artists always raise the bar with their performances and surprise collaborations, and this year promises to be no exception. We can’t wait.”
Nominees for the iHeartRadio Music Awards were announced on January 10. Artists receiving multiple nominations include Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled, Demi Lovato and The Chainsmokers. All nominees and categories are posted at iHeartRadio.com/awards. Tickets are currently on sale to the general public at ticketmaster.com.
