iHeartRadio Music Awards Return
• In yet another sign of a gradual return to normalcy, iHeartMedia and FOX announced the nominees for the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards, which will air LIVE from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, May 27 (8-10pm ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The show also will be heard on iHeartMedia radio stations and on the iHeartRadio app. Now in its eighth year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2020, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2021. “The iHeartRadio Music Awards is a true awards show recognizing the artists and songs fans have listened to and loved all year long,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “We are excited to be continuing our partnership with FOX on this unforgettable evening of music and stories.”
Artists receiving multiple nominations include 24kGoldn, AC/DC, AJR, All Time Low, Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, blackbear, BLACKPINK, Blake Shelton, BTS, Calibre 50, Cardi B, Charlie Puth, Chris Brown, Christian Nodal, DaBaby, Doja Cat, Drake, Dua Lipa, Future, Gabby Barrett, H.E.R.,Harry Styles, J Balvin, Jhené Aiko, JP Saxe, Justin Bieber, KAROL G, Lady Gaga, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Maluma, Maren Morris, Megan Thee Stallion, Ozuna, Ozzy Osbourne, Pop Smoke, Post Malone, Roddy Ricch, Shawn Mendes, Snoh Aalegra, Summer Walker, Surf Mesa, Taylor Swift, The Pretty Reckless, The Weeknd, twenty one pilots and Young Thug.
“We couldn’t be more excited for this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards,” said Tom Poleman, iHeartMedia’s Chief Programming Officer. “We are looking forward to celebrating these top artists and their accomplishments, especially after a year that brought unprecedented challenges to the music industry and live events.”
Among the lengthy list of nominated categories — Song of the Year: “Blinding Lights” The Weeknd; “Circles”Post Malone; “Don’t Start Now” Dua Lipa; “ROCKSTAR” DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch; “Watermelon Sugar” Harry Styles • Female Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift • Male Artist of the Year: Harry Styles, Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Roddy Ricch, The Weeknd • Best Duo/Group of the Year: BTS, Dan + Shay, Jonas Brothers, Maroon 5, twenty one pilots. For a full list of nominees visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.
The 2021 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 “Best Fan Army,” “Best Lyrics,” “Best Cover Song,” “Best Music Video,” the “Social Star Award,” “Favorite Music Video Choreography Award” and the first-ever “TikTok Bop of the Year Award.” Social voting is now underway and will close on May 19 at 11:59pm ET for all categories. Fans can vote on Twitter using the appropriate category and nominee hashtags or by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.
