2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards: Taylor Swift Leads Nominees with Nine Nominations
Taylor Swift leads the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Award nominees with nine nominations, followed by Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Alex Warren, who each have eight nominations. The awards honor the most played artists of the year on iHeartRadio stations and app. Swift has previously led the nominees in 2024 and 2023, sharing the spotlight with Lizzo and Harry Styles. This year, Swift is nominated in various categories, including song, artist, pop artist, pop song of the year, best lyrics, best music video, favorite on screen, favorite tour style, and the new fan-voted category favorite TikTok dance.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards are dedicated to celebrating the artists and songs that fans have enjoyed listening to on iHeartRadio stations and the app throughout the year. The nominees are chosen based on their popularity and impact on the music industry. The artist of the year category features a diverse lineup of nominees, including Morgan Wallen, Benson Boone, Lady Gaga, and more. The song of the year category includes a mix of hits from various artists, such as Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar, and Leon Thomas.
Fans have the opportunity to vote in several categories, including favorite Broadway debut, favorite debut album, best lyrics, best music video, favorite tour photographer, and favorite K-pop collab. The iHeartRadio Music Awards are a platform for fans to show their support for their favorite artists and songs. The winners will be determined by fan votes and will be announced during the awards show. Stay tuned to see who will take home the coveted iHeartRadio Music Awards in 2026.