iHEART UNVEILS MUSIC AWARD NOMS
iHeartMedia has unveiled the nominees for the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, airing live on Fox from L.A.'s Dolby Theatre 3/27.
Taylor Swift, Luke Bryan, Doja Cat, Beyoncé, Harry Styles, The Weeknd, Lizzo, BLACKPINK, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Silk Sonic and BTS are among the many nominees.
“This is the one awards show that shares the stories with fans of how the biggest artists of the year made their journeys to the top of the charts,” President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia John Sykes said. “It’s a celebration of ‘best in class’ and viewers across America can watch it live on FOX.”
In addition to the award ceremony, the event features a slew of performances to be announced at a later date. Fans votes will determine Best Music Video, Best Fan Army, the Social Star Award, Favorite Tour Photographer, TikTok Bop of the Year, Favorite Documentary, Favorite Tour Style, Favorite Residency and Favorite Use of a Sample. Social voting begins 1/11 and closes 3/20 for all categories. Vote here and find a sampling of the nominees below.
SONG OF THE YEAR
- “About Damn Time,” Lizzo
- “Anti-Hero,” Taylor Swift
- “As It Was,” Harry Styles
- “Big Energy,” Latto
- “Enemy (From the Series Arcane League of Legends),” Imagine Dragons
- “First Class,” Jack Harlow
- “Ghost,” Justin Bieber
- “Heat Waves,” Glass Animals
- “INDUSTRY BABY,” Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
- “Woman,” Doja Cat
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Beyoncé
- Doja Cat
- Drake
- Dua Lipa
- Harry Styles
- Jack Harlow
- Justin Bieber
- Lizzo
- Taylor Swift
- The Weeknd
BEST DUO/GROUP OF THE YEAR
- AJR
- Black Eyed Peas
- BLACKPINK
- Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
- Glass Animals
- Imagine Dragons
- Måneskin
- OneRepublic
- Parmalee
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
BEST COLLABORATION
- “Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home),” Elle King & Miranda Lambert
- “Cold Heart,” Elton John & Dua Lipa
- “half of my hometown,” Kelsea Ballerini f/Kenny Chesney
- “I Like You (A Happier Song),” Post Malone f/Doja Cat
- “INDUSTRY BABY,” Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
- “One Right Now,” Post Malone & The Weeknd
- “Sweetest Pie,” Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa
- “Unholy,” Sam Smith & Kim Petras
- “WAIT FOR U,” Future f/Drake & Tems
- “You Right,” Doja Cat f/The Weeknd
BEST NEW POP ARTIST
- Dove Cameron
- GAYLE
- Jax
- Nicky Youre
- Steve Lacy
