03/28/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/28/2023 09:36
The Event Featured Performances by Lenny Kravitz, ICON Award Recipient P!NK, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Latto, Muni Long, Cody Johnson and More
Taylor Swift Honored with 2023 iHeartRadio Innovator Award and P!NK Received the 2023 iHeartRadio ICON Award
The Awards Show Featured Special Appearances by Damar Hamlin, Donald Faison, H.E.R., Joel McHale, Jordan Davis, Nicole Scherzinger, Nikki Glaser, Phoebe Bridgers, TLC, Vella Lovell, Zach Braff
Stream Now on Hulu
NEW YORK, N.Y. - March 28, 2023 -- The 2023 "iHeartRadio Music Awards" brought the biggest names in entertainment together to celebrate all things music from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, live on FOX, iHeartMedia radio stations broadcasted the event nationwide and on the iHeartRadio App, on Monday, March 27. Hosted by Lenny Kravitz, the iHeartRadio Music Awards featured a special appearance from LL COOL J and performances and incredible collaborations from Lenny Kravitz, ICON Award Recipient P!NK, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Latto, Muni Long, Cody Johnson, Coldplay (with a special live performance from Brazil) and more.
The 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards honored Taylor Swift with the 2023 iHeartRadio Innovator Award, which has been presented only on occasion when an artist has proven themselves to have impacted global pop culture throughout their career. In the past, the award has been presented to Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, U2 and Alicia Keys.
P!NK was also presented with the 2023 iHeartRadio ICON Award, honoring her impact on pop culture, longevity and continued relevance as a touring and radio force with a loyal fan base worldwide.
In addition, the show featured special appearances from Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin, Donald Faison, H.E.R., Joel McHale, Jordan Davis, Nicole Scherzinger, Nikki Glaser, Phoebe Bridgers, TLC, Vella Lovell, Zach Braff and more.
The 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards is available to Stream Now on Hulu through April 17.
Additional highlights included:
Category winners were:
Song of the Year:
Artist of the Year:
Best Duo/Group of the Year:
Best Collaboration:
Best New Pop Artist:
Country Song of the Year:
Country Artist of the Year:
Best New Country Artist:
Afrobeats Artist of the Year:
Hip-Hop Song of the Year:
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:
Best New Hip-Hop Artist:
R&B Song of the Year:
R&B Artist of the Year:
Best New R&B Artist:
Alternative Song of the Year:
Alternative Artist of the Year:
Best New Artist (Alternative & Rock):
Rock Song of the Year:
Rock Artist of the Year:
Dance Song of the Year:
Dance Artist of the Year:
Latin Pop/Reggaeton Song Of The Year:
Latin Pop/Reggaeton Artist of the Year:
Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:
Best New Latin Artist:
Most Played Artist of the Year:
Pop Album of the Year:
Rock Album of the Year:
Alternative Album of the Year:
Country Album of the Year
Hip Hop Album of the Year:
R&B Album of the Year:
Latin Album of the Year:
Tour of the Year:
Label of the Year:
ICON Award
Innovator Award
Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category
Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category
Best Fan Army: *Socially Voted Category
Social Star Award: *Socially Voted Category
Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category
TikTok Bop of the Year: *Socially Voted Category
Favorite Documentary: *Socially Voted Category
Favorite Tour Style: *Socially Voted Category
Favorite Residency: *Socially Voted Category
Favorite Use of a Sample: *Socially Voted Category
For a full list of categories, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.
Executive producers for the "iHeartRadio Music Awards" are Joel Gallen, for Tenth Planet; and John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters, for iHeartMedia.
Proud partners of this year's event include INFINITI. Additional proud partners across iHeartRadio platforms include COVERGIRL, The Hartford Small Business Insurance, Born In Roma Intense Perfume by Valentino.
About iHeartMedia, Inc.
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month. It consists of three business groups.
With its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, the iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. Its leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 860 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide; its National Sales organization; and the company's live and virtual events business. It also includes Premiere Networks, the industry's largest Networks business, with its Total Traffic and Weather Network (TTWN); and BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service for the Black community. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio suite of data targeting and attribution products using data from its massive consumer base.
The iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group includes the company's fast-growing podcasting business -- iHeartMedia is the number one podcast publisher in downloads, unique listeners, revenue and earnings -- as well as its industry-leading iHeartRadio digital service, available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices; the company's digital sites, newsletters, digital services and programs; its digital advertising technology companies; and its audio industry-leading social media footprint.
The company's Audio & Media Services reportable segment includes Katz Media Group, the nation's largest media representation company, and RCS, the world's leading provider of broadcast and webcast software.
Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.