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Performers, Appearances, Host and More are Unveiled for the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards

The sophomore installment of the iHeartRadio Music Awards will be hosted by none other than Jamie Foxx, it was just announced.

Performances are scheduled from Rihanna, Iggy Azalea, Sam Smith, Madonna, Jason Aldean, Jamie Foxx, Meghan Trainor, Jason Derulo, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Snoop Dogg, Nate Ruess, Alesso and Florida Georgia Line. Keep an eye out for appearances from Taylor Swift and more as well.

The big night is to be telecast live from L.A.'s Shrine Theater on 3/29 from 8-11p ET/PT via NBC. The show will also be broadcast simultaneously on iHeartMedia stations nationwide and across the iHeartRadio digital music platform.

"This is the night we celebrate the biggest songs and artists we played for fans on our iHeartRadio stations across America and on the iHeartRadio app over the past year, along with a look at what's coming in 2015," declared iHeartMedia prexy John Sykes.

You can peep the list of finalists below, including the first-ever Renegade Award, which "celebrates emerging standout artists who have broken boundaries while staying true to themselves." And click here to be a part of the social voting for said award, along with Best Fan Army and Best Lyrics. Voting closes 3/20.

Artist of the Year:
Ariana Grande

Iggy Azalea
Luke Bryan
Sam Smith
Taylor Swift

Song of the Year:
"All About That Bass" - Meghan Trainor
"All of Me" - John Legend
"Happy" - Pharrell Williams
"Shake It Off" - Taylor Swift
"Stay With Me" - Sam Smith

Best Collaboration:
"Bang Bang" - Jessie J + Ariana Grande + Nicki Minaj
"Dark Horse" - Katy Perry f/Juicy J
"Fancy" - Iggy Azalea f/Charli XCX
"Problem" - Ariana Grande f/Iggy Azalea
"Talk Dirty" - Jason Derulo f/2 Chainz

Best New Artist:
Bastille

Cole Swindell
Iggy Azalea
Meghan Trainor
Sam Smith

Country Song of the Year:
"Bartender" - Lady Antebellum
"Burnin' It Down" - Jason Aldean
"Dirt" - Florida Georgia Line
"Give Me Back My Hometown" - Eric Church
"Play It Again" - Luke Bryan

Hip Hop/R&B Song of the Year:
"Don't Tell 'Em" - Jeremih f/YG
"Drunk in Love" - Beyoncé f/Jay Z
"Flawless" - Beyoncé
"Loyal" - Chris Brown f/Lil Wayne & Tyga
"New Flame" - Chris Brown f/Usher & Rick Ross

Dance Song of the Year:
"Animals" - Martin Garrix
"Blame" - Calvin Harris f/John Newman
"La La La" - Naughty Boy f/Sam Smith
"Summer" - Calvin Harris
"Waves" - Mr. Probz

Alternative Rock Song of the Year:
"Come With Me Now" - KONGOS
"Do I Wanna Know?" - Arctic Monkeys
"Fever" - The Black Keys
"Something From Nothing" - Foo Fighters
"Take Me to Church" - Hozier

Best Lyrics:
"All of Me" - John Legend
"Blank Space" - Taylor Swift
"Counting Stars" - OneRepublic
"Habits (Stay High)" - Tove Lo
"Stay With Me" - Sam Smith
"Thinking Out Loud" - Ed Sheeran

Best Fan Army:
5SOSFAM - 5 Seconds of Summer
Arianators - Ariana Grande
Bey Hive - Beyoncé
Team Breezy - Chris Brown
Sheerios - Ed Sheeran
Church Choir - Eric Church
Directioners - One Direction
Selenators - Selena Gomez
Mendes Army - Shawn Mendes
Swifties - Taylor Swift

Renegade Award presented by the 2015 Jeep Renegade:
Brantley Gilbert

Charli XCX
Hozier
Iggy Azalea
Meghan Trainor

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