iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced today that the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature performances by a range of artists, including 2023 Icon Award Recipient P!NK, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Muni Long, Cody Johnson, and Coldplay (with a special live performance from Brazil). Additionally, Taylor Swift will receive the 2023 iHeartRadio Innovator Award. The event will air live on FOX from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday, March 27 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET live / PT tape-delayed). The event also will be heard on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.
Taylor Swift will receive the 2023 iHeartRadio Innovator Award, which recognizes artists who have made a significant impact on global pop culture throughout their career. The award has been presented in the past to Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, U2, and Alicia Keys. Taylor Swift has topped the charts with her music for years, while also creating groundbreaking tours such as 2019’s Reputation Stadium Tour, the highest-grossing US tour in history, and 2023’s Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, which broke records for single-day ticket sales. In 2022, she followed up multiple record-setting albums, including the Grammy-winning Album of the Year Folklore, its sister album Evermore, and two re-recorded albums, Fearless (Taylor’s Version) and Red (Taylor’s Version), with her pop masterpiece, Midnights, again shattering records only she had held prior. Midnights became the top-selling album of 2022 in just a few weeks, and its lead single “Anti-Hero” topped the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first artist to top the charts in three different decades. “Anti-Hero” is currently the most played song across iHeartRadio. Along with her artistic success, Taylor’s generosity and philanthropy have inspired millions. She advocates for women’s rights and the LGBTQ+ community, using her music and platform to inspire young people to use their voting power. Taylor began re-recording her first six albums to take control of her music after her masters were sold by her former label. Her first two re-recorded albums, Fearless (Taylor’s Version) and Red (Taylor’s Version), topped the charts once again and earned critical acclaim.
P!NK will receive the 2023 iHeartRadio Icon Award, which honors her impact on pop culture, longevity, and continued relevance as a touring and radio force with a loyal fan base worldwide. P!NK is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and global pop icon. Since her debut in 2000, she has released nine studio albums, one greatest hits album, sold over 60 million album equivalents worldwide, had 15 singles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (four at #1), and has sold out arenas and stadiums all over the world. In addition, she is the recipient of three Grammy Awards (21 nominations), one Daytime Emmy Award, seven MTV Video Music Awards including the 2017 Vanguard Award recipient, two MTV Europe Awards, two People’s Choice Awards, was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year in 2013, and received The Brits Outstanding Contribution To Music Award in 2019 (the first international artist to receive this honor). In 2019, she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. P!NK is a huge supporter of various charities, including No Kid Hungry, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Planned Parenthood, REVERB, Autism Speaks, and Human Rights Campaign, and she is an ambassador for UNICEF USA. In February, she released her ninth studio album TRUSTFALL via RCA Records. She will be kicking off her global Summer Carnival Tour later this year, followed by The TRUSTFALL Tour this fall.
Now in its tenth year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2022, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2023. The show will feature award presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise stage moments, and will tell the stories of the winning artists’ road to #1.
Artists receiving multiple nominations include AJR, Anitta, Bailey Zimmerman, Bad Bunny, Bebe Rexha, Beyoncé, BLACKPINK, Black Eyed Peas, Blxst, Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic, BTS, Calibre 50, Carrie Underwood, David Guetta, Doja Cat, Drake, Dua Lipa, Elle King, Elton John, Farruko, Future, GAYLE, Glass Animals, GloRilla, Grupo Firme, Harry Styles, Imagine Dragons, Jack Harlow, Jordan Davis, Justin Bieber, Karol G, Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney, Kim Petras, Kodak Black, Latto, La Adictiva, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Machine Gun Kelly, Måneskin, Megan Thee Stallion, Morgan Wallen, Muni Long, Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rihanna, Sam Smith, Selena Gomez, Shania Twain, Shinedown, Steve Lacy, Swedish House Mafia, SZA, Taylor Swift, Tems, The Weeknd, Three Days Grace, Tiësto, and Yung Gravy. For a full list of nominees, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.
In addition to paying tribute to music and artists, the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards will again celebrate the fans, giving iHeartRadio listeners the opportunity to decide winners in several new and established categories. Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Lyrics, 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 will close on March 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT for all categories. Fans can vote on Twitter using the appropriate category and nominee hashtags or by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.
Additional categories include Label of the Year and individual winners for Album of the Year in music’s biggest genres, including Pop, Country, Alternative, Rock, Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B, Latin, and Regional Mexican formats.
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