iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026: Country Nominees and Fan Voting Details
The 13th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will be held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on March 26, with Morgan Wallen leading the country nominees. Wallen is nominated for Song of the Year ("Love Somebody") and Artist of the Year in both country and all-genre categories. Shaboozey and Jelly Roll also received nominations in the all-genre categories. Fans can vote for their favorites until March 19 by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.
Country nominations include Thomas Rhett's "After All the Bars Are Closed," Shaboozey's "Good News," Jelly Roll's "Liar," Morgan Wallen's "Love Somebody," and Jason Aldean's "Whiskey Drink" for Country Song of the Year. The Country Artist of the Year category features Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, and Morgan Wallen. Best New Artist (Country) nominees include Chase Matthew, Ella Langley, Hudson Westbrook, Josh Ross, and Zach Top.
In the Song of the Year category, Morgan Wallen's "Love Somebody" competes against other popular songs like "Anxiety" by Doechii and "Good News" by Shaboozey. The Artist of the Year category includes Morgan Wallen, Bad Bunny, Benson Boone, Chris Brown, Jelly Roll, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, and Taylor Swift. The Best Collaboration category features songs like "luther" by Kendrick Lamar and SZA and "WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME" by GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards also introduced a new category for 2026, Songwriter of the Year, with nominees like Amy Allen, Ashley Gorley, Cal Shapiro, Charlie Handsome, and Julia Michaels. Additionally, fans can vote for their favorite debut album, best lyrics, and favorite tour style in socially voted categories. The awards show promises to celebrate the biggest songs and artists loved by fans throughout the year, giving viewers a preview of the music to come in the Summer of '26.