Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen Lead Nominations for the iHeartRadio Music Awards
Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen Lead Nominations for the iHeartRadio Music Awards

The nominations for the iHeartRadio Music Awards were revealed on Wednesday, with Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen emerging as the top contenders.
Both artists secured 10 nominations each, followed closely by Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, and Sabrina Carpenter, who received nine nominations.
This year’s event will also honor several music icons. Lady Gaga is set to receive the 2025 iHeartRadio Innovator Award, while Mariah Carey will be presented with the 2025 iHeartRadio Icon Award. Additionally, Swift will be recognized with the inaugural "Tour of the Century" award for her record-breaking Eras Tour.
The ceremony will also pay tribute to Los Angeles in light of recent devastating wildfires, encouraging donations through FireAidLA.com.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards will air on FOX on Monday, March 17.
Below is a list of nominees in key categories:
Song of the Year:
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” - Shaboozey
“Agora Hills” - Doja Cat
“Beautiful Things” - Benson Boone
“Espresso” - Sabrina Carpenter
“Greedy” - Tate McRae
“I Had Some Help” - Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
“Lose Control” - Teddy Swims
“Lovin On Me” - Jack Harlow
“Not Like Us” - Kendrick Lamar
“Too Sweet” - Hozier
Pop Song of the Year:
“Agora Hills” - Doja Cat
“Beautiful Things” - Benson Boone
“Espresso” - Sabrina Carpenter
“Greedy” - Tate McRae
“Too Sweet” - Hozier
Pop Artist of the Year:
Billie Eilish
Chappell Roan
Sabrina Carpenter
Tate McRae
Taylor Swift
Artist of the Year:
Billie Eilish
Doja Cat
Jelly Roll
Kendrick Lamar
Morgan Wallen
Post Malone
Sabrina Carpenter
SZA
Taylor Swift
Teddy Swims
Best Collaboration:
“Die With A Smile” - Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
“Fortnight” - Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
“I Had Some Help” - Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
“Like That” - Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar
“Miles On It” - Kane Brown and Marshmello
Best New Artist (Pop):
Benson Boone
Chappell Roan
Gracie Abrams
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
Country Song of the Year:
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” - Shaboozey
“Cowgirls” - Morgan Wallen featuring ERNEST
“I Am Not Okay” - Jelly Roll
“I Had Some Help” - Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
“World On Fire” - Nate Smith
Country Artist of the Year:
Jelly Roll
Kane Brown
Lainey Wilson
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Best New Artist (Country):
Ashley Cooke
Dasha
George Birge
Shaboozey
Tucker Wetmore
Hip-Hop Song of the Year:
“Like That” - Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar
“Lovin On Me” - Jack Harlow
“Not Like Us” - Kendrick Lamar
“Rich Baby Daddy” - Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA
“TGIF” - GloRilla
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:
Drake
Future
GloRilla
Kendrick Lamar
Travis Scott
Best New Artist (Hip-Hop):
310babii
BigXthaPlug
BossMan Dlow
Cash Cobain
Jordan Adetunji
R&B Song of the Year:
“ICU” - Coco Jones
“Made For Me” - Muni Long
“Sensational” - Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay
“Water” - Tyla
“WY@” - Brent Faiyaz
R&B Artist of the Year:
Chris Brown
Muni Long
SZA
Usher
Victoria Monét
World Artist of the Year:
Burna Boy
Central Cee
Tems
Tyla
YG Marley

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