Tonight on March 26th, the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards are set to take place in Los Angeles. The night is a celebration of the biggest artists and songs of the past year. The annual show is known for blending fan-voted categories with big performances. This year’s lineup is looking like one of its most exciting yet.
Nominations
Leading the nominations is global popstar, Taylor Swift, who tops all artists with nine nominations, which include Artist of the Year and Pop Artist of the Year. Close behind her include artists like Bad Bunny, Alex Warren and Sabrina Carpenter. Each of these artists earned multiple nominations across major categories.
Guest List
Beyond the nominations, the guest list has many major names. Taylor Swift is expected to be in attendance, while some artists like John Mellencamp and Miley Cyrus will be honored with special awards which recognize their long-term impact on the music industry.
Performances
Fans can expect to see live sets from Lainey Wilson, RAYE, Alex Warren and Kehlani. This is along with a highly anticipated collaboration from groups TLC, En Vogue, and Salt-N-Pepa. The host for the night is Ludacris, and he is also set to take the stage.
Fan Engagement
What makes the iHeartRadio Music Awards unique is because their main focus is on hearing from fans. Many categories are mostly fan and listener votes, which reflects on what’s actually being played on repeat, and loved across the country.
With big names, surprise moments, and unforgettable performances on the way, the 2026 show is going to be a must-watch event for music fans everywhere.
