The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 26, 2026, and broadcast live on Fox. It was hosted by Ludacris.
At the ceremony, Miley Cyrus was honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award for her "fearless and dynamic artist" whose journey from Hannah Montana to global icon, combined with her humanitarian advocacy for homeless and atâÂÂrisk youth, has made her one of the most influential voices in music and culture. Ludacris was honored with the iHeartRadio Landmark Award for "pioneering force in hipâÂÂhop" whose multiâÂÂplatinum albums, Grammy wins, and acclaimed acting roles have shaped culture across decades, making him one of the most successful and influential artists of his generation. John Mellencamp was honored with the iHeartRadio Icon Awards for his enduring contributions as a singerâÂÂsongwriter whose careerâÂÂdefining hits such as "Jack & Diane", "Pink Houses", and "Small Town", along with his decades of activism including coâÂÂfounding Farm Aid, have made him a central figure in American music and culture.
The first lineup of performers was announced on March 11. The second lineup of performers was announced on March 19.
iHeartRadio announced the nominees on January 8, 2026. Taylor Swift led with nine nominations. She is followed by Alex Warren, Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter with eight nominations each. A new fan-voted category for Live Performers was announced on March 31.
Winners are listed first and in bold.
The following received multiple nominations: