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Taylor Swift Leads 2026 iHeartRadio Awards with Nine Nominations

1/9/2026

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Taylor Swift Nominated

The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations name Taylor Swift with nine nominations, including Song of the Year.
Alex Warren, Sabrina Carpenter, and Bad Bunny each have eight nominations.
Awards honor the most-played iHeartRadio artists and songs in 2025.
Fan voting opens today and closes on March 19, 2026.
The ceremony will air from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 26, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.

Summary

iHeartRadio Awards Nominations

The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations feature new categories and artists.
Linkin Park, Papa Roach, and Shinedown are nominated for Rock Artist of the Year.
Cage the Elephant and Green Day are nominees in the Alternative Artist category.
BLACKPINK and ROSÉ are nominated for K-pop Song of the Year.
Fan voting is open until March 19, and the ceremony will air live on March 26 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.

History

Historical Context

The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards marked a pivotal moment in music recognition, with Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" winning Video of the Year, reflecting the rise of digital platforms that attracted over 12 million viewers. This evolution continued with the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, showcasing diverse artists like Taylor Swift and BLACKPINK, and emphasizing fan engagement through expanded categories and voting.

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Taylor Swift Nominated

The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations name Taylor Swift with nine nominations, including Song of the Year.
Alex Warren, Sabrina Carpenter, and Bad Bunny each have eight nominations.
Awards honor the most-played iHeartRadio artists and songs in 2025.
Fan voting opens today and closes on March 19, 2026.
The ceremony will air from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 26, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.

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