The event will pay tribute to the resiliency of Los Angeles and provide resources to support aid in rebuilding its communities
iHeartMedia and Fox Entertainment have announced the nominees for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, that 13-time Grammy Award, Academy Award and Golden Globe Award-winning artist Lady Gaga will be honored with the 2025 iHeartRadio Innovator Award and Mariah Carey, best-selling female artist of all time, will be honored with the 2025 iHeartRadio Icon Award. The annual event airs live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, on Monday, March 17th from 8-10 pm ET/delayed PT on Fox. The event also will be heard on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.
The 12th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2024, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2025. The show will feature award presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise guests and collaborations and will showcase the stories of the winning artists’ road to No. 1.
This year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards will also pay tribute to the resiliency and rebuilding of Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires affecting the entire community and will drive donations to fireaidla.org. Contributions made to FireAid will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation, for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters. The Annenberg Foundation, with decades of philanthropic leadership in the community, including rapid response, will help coordinate a team to direct funds for the greatest impact.
Each year the iHeartRadio Innovator Award is presented to an artist who has impacted both music and global culture throughout their career, and this year’s recipient is Lady Gaga. Few artists in modern history have taken creative risks with the level of success of Gaga. One of the best-selling musicians of all time, she is the true definition of a modern-day artist innovator. Gaga has created music that topped the charts for years in multiple formats while architecting groundbreaking tours and delivering powerful and versatile performances in film and TV. Beyond creating music and performances that have inspired the world, Lady Gaga is an outspoken activist, philanthropist and supporter of many important issues including mental health, LGBTQ+ rights, HIV/AIDS awareness and body image issues. In 2012, she launched the Born This Way Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth, embracing differences, and inspiring kindness and bravery. Past recipients of the iHeartRadio Innovator Award include Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, U2 and Alicia Keys.
Mariah Carey will receive the 2025 iHeartRadio Icon Award honoring her incredible and influential career as singer, songwriter, and producer, who has broken virtually every chart and touring record around the globe. Carey is one of the best-selling artists of all time with over 200 million records sold worldwide and 19 No. 1 singles. Beyond all the accolades, Carey has always been a fiercely independent artist who set the bar for female stars today. Her five-octave range and iconic whistle register are still a reference point for every vocalist who has followed in her footsteps. 2025 also marks the 20th anniversary of her album The Emancipation of Mimi, which left an indelible mark on the music landscape and inspired countless of artists following its release. Past recipients of the iHeartRadio Icon Award include Cher, Elton John, Bon Jovi and more.
Artists receiving several nominations include Aespa, Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Bruno Mars, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Doja Cat, Enhypen, Feid, Future, GloRilla, Green Day, Hozier, ILLIT, Jelly Roll, Jimin, Karol G, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Linkin Park, Megan Thee Stallion, Metro Boomin, Morgan Wallen, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey, SZA, Tate McRae, Taylor Swift, Teddy Swims, Tyla, Usher and Xavi. Additionally, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour will be celebrated as Tour of the Century.
In addition to paying tribute to music and artists, the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards will again celebrate the fans, allowing iHeartRadio listeners to decide winners in several new and established categories. Fan voting will determine this year’s Favorite Soundtrack, Favorite Broadway Debut, Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge, Favorite Surprise Guest, Favorite Tour Tradition, Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Favorite Tour Style, Favorite Tour Photographer and Favorite On Screen. Social voting begins today, January 22, and will close on March 10 at 11:59 pm PT for all categories.
The full list can be viewed at the iHeartRadio.com website.
Song of the Year:
“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:
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:
“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:
“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):
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Cash Cobain
Jordan Adetunji
