2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards
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| 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards | |
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| Date | March 26, 2026 |
| Location | Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles |
| Country | United States |
| Hosted by | Ludacris |
| Most awards | Taylor Swift (7) |
| Most nominations | Taylor Swift (9) |
| Website | www |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Fox |
The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 26, 2026, and broadcast live on Fox.[1] It was hosted by Ludacris.[2]
At the ceremony, Miley Cyrus was honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award for her "fearless and dynamic artist" whose journey from Hannah Montana to global icon, combined with her humanitarian advocacy for homeless and at‑risk youth, has made her one of the most influential voices in music and culture. Ludacris was honored with the iHeartRadio Landmark Award for "pioneering force in hip‑hop" whose multi‑platinum albums, Grammy wins, and acclaimed acting roles have shaped culture across decades, making him one of the most successful and influential artists of his generation.[3] John Mellencamp was honored with the iHeartRadio Icon Awards for his enduring contributions as a singer‑songwriter whose career‑defining hits such as "Jack & Diane", "Pink Houses", and "Small Town", along with his decades of activism including co‑founding Farm Aid, have made him a central figure in American music and culture.[4] Taylor Swift won the most awards; special guest Alysa Liu honored Swift with the iHeardRadio Artist Of The Year Award.[5]
The first lineup of performers was announced on March 11.[6] The second lineup of performers was announced on March 19.[7]
| Performer(s) | Song(s) |
|---|---|
| Alex Warren | "Ordinary" "Fever Dream" |
| Lainey Wilson | "Wildflowers and Wild Horses" "Hang Tight Honey" "Heart Like a Truck" |
| TLC En Vogue Salt-N-Pepa DJ Spinderella |
"Hold On" "Waterfalls" "Shoop" "What a Man" "Creep" "No Scrubs" "Free Your Mind" "Push It" |
| John Mellencamp | "Jack & Diane" "Pink Houses" |
| Kehlani | "Folded" |
| Raye | "Where Is My Husband!" |
| Ludacris | "Pull Over" "Rollout (My Business)" "Money Maker" "My Chick Bad" "Stand Up" "Move Bitch" |