01/22/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/22/2025 08:07
During this year's iHeartRadio Music Awards, the event will pay tribute to the resiliency of Los Angeles and provide resources to support aid in rebuilding its communities
Lady Gaga to be honored with the 2025 iHeartRadio Innovator Award
Mariah Carey to receive the 2025 iHeartRadio Icon Award
Benson Boone, Doja Cat, Hozier, Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone with Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey, Tate McRae and Teddy Swims nominated for Song of the Year at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift lead with most nominations; with Taylor Swift |The Eras Tour celebrated as Tour of the Century
NEW YORK, N.Y. - January 22, 2025 - iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today 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, the elusive chanteuse and 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, Monday, March 17 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET live / PT tape-delayed) 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 #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.
"Our iHeartRadio Music Awards show is not a competition, it's a night where we honor the incredible artists and songs that fans loved all year long - and this year's show will shine a light on the devastating tragedy that impacted Los Angeles and enable us to deliver on our commitment to the communities we serve," said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises and Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer of iHeartMedia. "Our long-standing partnership with FOX will not only bring this celebration into millions of television homes, it will also bring important awareness of how to help those in need."
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 at 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 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 #1 singles. Beyond all the accolades, Carey has always been a fiercely independent artist who set the bar for female stars today. Her 5-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, that 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. All nominees are listed below.
In addition to paying tribute to music and artists, the 2025 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 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 p.m. PT for all categories. Fans can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.
This year's awards will once again feature a broad array of categories:
Song of the Year:
Pop Song of the Year:
Pop Artist of the Year:
Artist of the Year:
Best Collaboration:
Best New Artist (Pop):
Country Song of the Year:
Country Artist of the Year:
Best New Artist (Country):
Hip-Hop Song of the Year:
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:
Best New Artist (Hip-Hop):
R&B Song of the Year:
R&B Artist of the Year:
World Artist of the Year:
Best New Artist (R&B):
Alternative Song of the Year:
Alternative Artist of the Year:
Best New Artist (Alt and Rock):
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 Artist (Latin Pop / Urban):
Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:
Best New Artist (Regional Mexican):
K-pop Artist of the Year:
K-pop Song of the Year:
Best New Artist (K-pop):
Producer of the Year:
Songwriter of the Year:
(New for 2025) Favorite Soundtrack: *Socially Voted Category
(New for 2025) Favorite Broadway Debut: *Socially Voted Category
(New for 2025) Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge: *Socially Voted Category
(New for 2025) Favorite Surprise Guest: *Socially Voted Category
(New for 2025) Favorite Tour Tradition *Socially Voted Category
Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category
Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category
Favorite Tour Style: *Socially Voted Category
Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category
Favorite On Screen: *Socially Voted Category
Additional categories include Label of the Year and individual winners for Album of the Year in music's biggest genres, including Pop, Country, Alternative, Rock, Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B, Latin and Regional Mexican formats.
For a full list of categories, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.
Since the iHeartRadio Music Awards' inception in 2014, the show has included live performances and appearances by superstar artists, such as Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande, Blake Shelton, Beyoncé, Big Sean, Bon Jovi, Bruno Mars, Cher, Chris Martin, Elton John, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Justin Bieber, Kacey Musgraves, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, P!NK, Pitbull, Rihanna, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, and many others. Among the many winners of the 2024 Awards were SZA for Song of the Year; Taylor Swift for Artist of the Year; and OneRepublic for Best Duo/Group of the Year. The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards also honored Cher with the 2024 iHeartRadio Icon Award and Beyoncé with the 2024 iHeartRadio Innovator Award.
Executive producers for the iHeartRadio Music Awards are Joel Gallen, for Tenth Planet; and John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters, for iHeartMedia. For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Proud partners of this year's event across iHeart platforms include David's Bridal with more to be announced.
Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice.
About FOX Entertainment:
With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world's most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party platforms worldwide. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company includes three key business units: FOX Television Network, FOX Entertainment Studios and worldwide content sales and licensing unit FOX Entertainment Global.
While maintaining its leadership in linear television with an exceptional slate of original series - including Rescue: HI-Surf, Doc, 9-1-1: Lone Star, The Masked Singer, The Floor, The Simpsons, Animal Control, Murder in a Small Town, The Cleaning Lady, Hell's Kitchen and LEGO Masters - FOX Entertainment is growing its portfolio of studio engines, business operations and library of owned original content.
To date, the FOX Entertainment Studios division includes the in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment with hits The Masked Singer, I Can See Your Voice and Name That Tune, and its scripted content studio featuring comedies Animal Control and Going Dutch and signature drama series The Way Home and The Chicken Sisters. The unit also oversees the award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment with animated comedies including Krapopolis, Grimsburg, Hazbin Hotel andUniversal Basic Guys; entertainment platform TMZ with its tentpole primetime series TMZ Investigates; its new independent film label Tideline Entertainment with inaugural releases including First Time Female Director, Ponyboi and Beacon; and the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global in partnership with iconic chef Gordon Ramsay, featuring new food-themed original series such as Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars and Idiot Sandwich, as well as the new next-gen global food brand and entertainment platform Bite.
As a global content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment Studios collaborates with studios and platforms worldwide, including Disney/Hulu, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures Television, Prime Video, Netflix, Apple+, Hallmark, TelevisaUnivision, UK's Channel 4, France's TF1, German's ProSieben, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Australia's Foxtel and FOX-owned streamer Tubi.
About iHeartMedia, Inc.
iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart's broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.