The iHeartRadio Music Awards are returning this March and are happening live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, celebrating this year's most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app โ everything the fans have been listening to.
In its ninth year, this year's show will feature awards presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, plenty of surprises, and more. Fans can tune in to watch the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Tuesday, March 22nd on FOX from 8pm-10pm ET (PT tape-delayed). The show will also be broadcast on iHeartMedia radio stations across the country and on the iHeartRadio app.
Artists receiving multiple nominations this year include Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Giveon, Lil Nas X, Silk Sonic, The Kid LAROI, SZA, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Megan Thee Stallion, Mรฅneskin, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Billie Eilish, BTS, Tate McRae, Ariana Grande, Daniel Caesar, The Weeknd, Five Finger Death Punch, Cardi B, AJR, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, The Pretty Reckless, All Time Low, twenty one pilots, blackbear, Machine Gun Kelly, Imagine Dragons, Moneybagg Yo, H.E.R., Foo Fighters, Pop Smoke, Bad Bunny, and Dua Lipa, among others. All nominees are listed below.
As always, the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the fans by giving them an opportunity to decide the winners in several new and established categories. Fan voting will determine this yearโs Best Fan Army, Best Lyrics, Best Cover Song, Best Music Video, the Social Star Award, Favorite Tour Photographer, TikTok Bop of the Year, and the first-ever TikTok Songwriter of the Year and Best Comeback Album.
Social voting begins today, January 27th, and will close on March 15th at 11:59pm PT for all categories. Fans can vote on Twitter using the appropriate category and nominee hashtags or by visitingย iHeartRadio.com/awards.
Producer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year nominees will be announced at a later date. Additional categories include Label of the Year and individual winners for Album of the Year in musicโs biggest genres, including Pop, Country, Alternative, Rock, Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B, Latin and Regional Mexican formats.
Tickets for the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards go on sale to the general public on Thursday, January 27th at 10am PT/1pm ET atย AXS.com.
See the full list of 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominees below.
Song of the Year:
โBad Habitsโ - Ed Sheeran
โdrivers licenseโ - Olivia Rodrigo
โEasy On Meโ - Adele
โKiss Me Moreโ - Doja Cat featuring SZA
โLeave The Door Openโ - Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
โLevitatingโ - Dua Lipa
โMONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)โ - Lil Nas X
โPeachesโ - Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon
โpositionsโ - Ariana Grande
โStayโ - The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
Female Artist of the Year:
Ariana Grande
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift
Male Artist of the Year:
Drake
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Lil Nas X
The Weeknd
Best Duo/Group of the Year:
AJR
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
BTS
Dan + Shay
Maroon 5
Best Collaboration:
โBest Friendโ - Saweetie featuring Doja Cat
โIf I Didn't Love Youโ - Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood
โKiss Me Moreโ - Doja Cat featuring SZA
โPeachesโ - Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon
โStayโ - The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
Best New Pop Artist presented by Stifel:
Giveon
Mรฅneskin
Olivia Rodrigo
Tate McRae
The Kid LAROI
Alternative Song of the Year:
โAll My Favorite Songsโ - Weezer featuring AJR
โFollow Youโ - Imagine Dragons
โMonstersโ - All Time Low featuring blackbear
โmy exโs best friendโ - Machine Gun Kelly & blackbear
โShy Awayโ - twenty one pilots
Alternative Artist of the Year:
All Time Low
Billie Eilish
Imagine Dragons
Machine Gun Kelly
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Best New Alternative Artist presented by Stifel:
Cannons
Clairo
girl in red
Mรฅneskin
WILLOW
Rock Song of the Year:
โAnd So It Wentโ - The Pretty Reckless
โLiving The Dreamโ - Five Finger Death Punch
โNowhere Generationโ - Rise Against
โWait A Minute My Girlโ - Volbeat
โWaiting On A Warโ - Foo Fighters
Rock Artist of the Year:
Chevelle
Five Finger Death Punch
Foo Fighters
Mammoth WVH
The Pretty Reckless
Best New Rock Artist presented by Stifel:
All Good Things
Architects
Ayron Jones
Mammoth WVH
Zero 9:36
Country Song of the Year:
โFamous Friendsโ - Chris Young & Kane Brown
โForever After Allโ - Luke Combs
โIf I Didn't Love Youโ - Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood
โJust The Wayโ - Parmalee featuring Blanco Brown
โThe Good Onesโ - Gabby Barrett
Country Artist of the Year:
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Thomas Rhett
Best New Country Artist presented by Stifel:
Lainey Wilson
Niko Moon
Parker McCollum
Ryan Hurd
Tenille Arts
Dance Song of the Year:
โBEDโ - Joel Corry, RAYE, David Guetta
โDo It To Itโ - ACRAZE featuring Cherish
โHeartbreak Anthemโ - Galantis, David Guetta, Little Mix
โLove Tonightโ - Shouse
โYouโ - Regard featuring Troye Sivan & Tate McRae
Dance Artist of the Year:
Anabel Englund
David Guetta
Joel Corry
Regard
Swedish House Mafia
Hip-Hop Song of the Year:
โEssenceโ - WizKid featuring Tems
โTime Todayโ - Moneybagg Yo
โUpโ - Cardi B
โWay 2 Sexyโ - Drake featuring Future & Young Thug
โWhat You Know Bout Loveโ - Pop Smoke
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:
Drake
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
Moneybagg Yo
Pop Smoke
Best New Hip-Hop Artist presented by Stifel:
BIA
Coi Leray
Lil Tjay
Pooh Shiesty
Yung Bleu
R&B Song of the Year:
โDamageโ - H.E.R.
โGood Daysโ - SZA
โHeartbreak Anniversaryโ - Giveon
โLeave The Door Openโ - Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
โPick Up Your Feelingsโ - Jazmine Sullivan
R&B Artist of the Year:
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
Giveon
H.E.R.
Jazmine Sullivan
Tank
Best New R&B Artist presented by Stifel:
Chlรถe
Giveon
Tone Stith
VanJess
Vedo
Latin Pop/Reggaeton Song of the Year:
โBICHOTAโ - KAROL G
โIn Da Gettoโ - J Balvin & Skrillex
โPepasโ - Farruko
โTodo De Tiโ - Rauw Alejandro
โYonaguniโ - Bad Bunny
Latin Pop/Reggaeton Artist of the Year:
Bad Bunny
Camilo
Farruko
KAROL G
Rauw Alejandro
Best New Latin Artist presented by Stifel:
Eslabon Armado
Grupo Firme
Maria Becerra
Nicki Nicole
Tokischa
Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
โยฟQuรฉ Tienen Tus Palabras?โ - Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizรกrraga
โA La Antigรผitaโ - Calibre 50
โDime Cรณmo Quieresโ - Christian Nodal featuring รngela Aguilar
โLa Casitaโ - Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizรกrraga
โMi Primer Derrotaโ - La Arrolladora Banda El Limรณn De Renรฉ Camacho
โSaludos a Mi Exโ - Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:
Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizรกrraga
Calibre 50
Christian Nodal
Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey
La Arrolladora Banda El Limรณn De Renรฉ Camacho
Producer of the Year
Finneas
Max Martin
Oscar Holter
Blake Slatkin
Travis Barker
Songwriter of the Year
Omer Fedi
Ashley Gorley
Dan Nigro
Belly
Andrew Goldstein
Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category
โAll Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)โ - Taylor Swift
โBad Habitsโ - Ed Sheeran
โdeja vuโ - Olivia Rodrigo
โdrivers licenseโ - Olivia Rodrigo
โEasy On Meโ - Adele
โHappier Than Everโ - Billie Eilish
โHeat Wavesโ - Glass Animals
โLeave The Door Openโ - Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
โMONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)โ - Lil Nas X
โYour Powerโ - Billie Eilish
Best Cover Song: *Socially Voted Category
โFix Youโ (Coldplay) - Kacey Musgraves
โgood 4 uโ (Olivia Rodrigo) - Camila Cabello
โHappier Than Everโ (Billie Eilish) - Shawn Mendes
โHeatherโ (Conan Gray) - Tate McRae
โI'm Still Standingโ (Elton John) - Demi Lovato
โJoleneโ (Dolly Parton) - Lil Nas X
โNothing Else Mattersโ (Metallica) - Miley Cyrus
Best Fan Army: *Socially Voted Category
#Arianators - Ariana Grande
#Beliebers - Justin Bieber
#BTSARMY - BTS
#Harries - Harry Styles
#Hotties - Megan Thee Stallion
#Limelights - Why Don't We
#Livies - Olivia Rodrigo
#Louies - Louis Tomlinson
#Rushers - Big Time Rush
#Selenators - Selena Gomez
#Swifties - Taylor Swift
Best Music Video:ย *Socially Voted Category
โBad Habitsโ - Ed Sheeran
โBuild a B*tchโ - Bella Poarch
โButterโ - BTS
โdrivers licenseโ - Olivia Rodrigo
โKiss Me Moreโ - Doja Cat featuring Sza
โLeave The Door Openโ - Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
โMONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)โ - Lil Nas X
โPeachesโ - Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar, Giveon
โSave Your Tearsโ - The Weeknd
โStayโ - The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
Social Star Award:ย *Socially Voted Category
Bella Poarch
Claire Rosinkranz
Jax
JORDY
Tai Verdes
Tayler Holder
Favorite Tour Photographer:ย *Socially Voted Category
All American Road Show (Chris Stapleton) - Andy Barron
Love On Tour (Harry Styles) - Anthony PHAM
Remember This Tour (Jonas Brothers) - Cynthia Parkhurst
What You See Is What You Get Tour (Luke Combs) - David Bergman
Hella Mega Tour (Fall Out Boy) - Elliott Ingham
The Comeback Tour (Zac Brown Band) - PROJECTBLACKBOXX
2021 Tour (Maroon 5) - Travis Schneider
TikTok Bop of the Year: *Socially Voted Category
โBegginโโ - Mรฅneskin
โgood 4 uโ - Olivia Rodrigo
โJust For Meโ - PinkPantheress
โKiss Me Moreโ - Doja Cat featuring SZA
โMONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)โ - Lil Nas X
โStayโ - The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
โThot Sh*tโ - Megan Thee Stallion
โTWINNEMโ - Coi Leray
โUpโ - Cardi B
โWomanโ - Doja Cat
Best Comeback Album (New Category): *Socially Voted Category
30 - Adele
Certified Lover Boy - Drake
Medicine At Midnight - Foo Fighters
Solar Power - Lorde
Star-Crossed - Kacey Musgraves
Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night - Bleachers
Voyage - ABBA
TikTok Songwriter of the Year (New Category): *Socially Voted Category
Alexa Chalnick
ASTON
Cassa Jackson
Ellie Dixon
Jax
Lauren Weintraub
Peytan Porter
Sarah Barrios
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