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2026 iHeartRadio Awards: Taylor Swift, Ludacris Shine Live

3/26/2026

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The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will air live on March 26, 2026, hosted by Ludacris, who will receive the Landmark Award.
Taylor Swift, nominated in nine categories, will make a special appearance at the event.
Miley Cyrus will receive the Innovator Award, while John Mellencamp will be honored with the Icon Award.
The ceremony will feature performances from TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue, marking their first collaboration.
Fans can watch the awards live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrating the most-played music on iHeartRadio stations.

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The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will air live on March 26, 2026, hosted by Ludacris, who will receive the Landmark Award.
Taylor Swift, nominated in nine categories, will make a special appearance at the event.
Miley Cyrus will receive the Innovator Award, while John Mellencamp will be honored with the Icon Award.
The ceremony will feature performances from TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue, marking their first collaboration.
Fans can watch the awards live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrating the most-played music on iHeartRadio stations.