iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 winners are here! One of the most awaited moments of the music awards calendar just took place in Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre.
A ceremony filled with great and emotional moments, as well as awesome performances by today’s top artists. Moreover, Ludacris was the best host for the very awaited musical event. Taylor Swift went home as the biggest winner of the night, achieving an award in seven different categories. The Opalite singer took some of the best prizes, including Album of the Year for The Life of a Showgirl. Here is the list with all the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 winners.
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One of the most emotionally charged speeches came with Miley Cyrus and her Innovator Award. “Hannah Montana inspired me so much in my own career. I fell in love with the idea that you can create a persona that gives you the confidence and the courage to perform authentically. And that sometimes, the fake you can actually reveal the real you. Innovation for me hasn’t been about leaving who I’ve been behind, but about keeping the journey of finding myself a lot of fun. I’ve always written songs and told stories because I love it.”
“Winning awards for that is of course rewarding, but it’s not my compass. Because if it was, I’m sure I’d end up very lost. When the win isn’t recognition but making art that reaches the hearts of people I may never meet, it brings me a kind of joy that is deeply meaningful. Younger me is so honored to share this moment with you. I’m proud to tell you how much you mean to me,” Miley Cyrus continued when receiving the Innovator Award.
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 Winners
Song of the Year
- Anxiety – Doechii
- Good News – Shaboozey
- Love Somebody – Morgan Wallen
- luther – Kendrick Lamar and SZA
- Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter
- MUTT – Leon Thomas
- Ordinary – Alex Warren: WINNER
- Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else – Benson Boone
- Stargazing – Myles Smith
- The Fate of Ophelia – Taylor Swift
Artist of the Year
- Bad Bunny
- Benson Boone
- Chris Brown
- Jelly Roll
- Kendrick Lamar
- Lady Gaga
- Morgan Wallen
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Tate McRae
- Taylor Swift: WINNER
Duo/ Group of the Year
- HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI: WINNER
- Linkin Park
- Maroon 5
- Shinedown
- Twenty One Pilots
Best Collaboration
- All The Way – BigXthaPlug ft. Bailey Zimmerman
- APT. – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars: WINNER
- luther – Kendrick Lamar and SZA
- Timeless – The Weeknd ft. Playboi Carti
- WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME – GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red
Songwriter of the Year
- Amy Allen: WINNER
- Ashley Gorley
- Cal Shapiro
- Charlie Handsome
- Julia Michaels
Producer of the Year
- Andrew Watt: WINNER
- Dijon
- Jack Antonoff
- Max Martin & Shellback
- Sounwave
Album of the Year
- The Life of a Showgirl – Taylor Swift: WINNER
Breakthrough Award
- Alex Warren
Innovator Award
- Miley Cyrus
Icon Award
- John Mellencamp
Landmark Award
- Ludacris
Pop Artist of the Year
- Alex Warren
- Benson Boone
- Sabrina Carpenter: WINNER
- Tate McRae
- Taylor Swift
Pop Song of the Year
- Golden – HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI
- Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter
- Ordinary – Alex Warren
- Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan
- The Fate of Ophelia – Taylor Swift: WINNER
Best New Artist – Pop
- Alex Warren: WINNER
- Jessie Murph
- Myles Smith
- Ravyn Lenae
- sombr
Country Artist of the Year
- Jason Aldean
- Jelly Roll
- Lainey Wilson
- Luke Combs
- Morgan Wallen: WINNER
Country Song of the Year
- After All The Bars Are Closed – Thomas Rhett
- Good News – Shaboozey: WINNER
- Liar – Jelly Roll
- Love Somebody – Morgan Wallen
- Whiskey Drink – Jason Aldean
Best New Artist – Country
- Chase Matthew
- Ella Langley: WINNER
- Hudson Westbrook
- Josh Ross
- Zach Top
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
- Cardi B
- GloRilla
- Kendrick Lamar: WINNER
- Playboi Carti
- Tyler, The Creator
Hip-Hop Song of the Year
- luther – Kendrick Lamar and SZA: WINNER
- NOKIA – Drake
- Outside – Cardi B
- The Largest – BigXthaPlug
- WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME – GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red
Best New Artist – Hip-Hop
- MOLIY
- PLUTO
- Real Boston Richey: WINNER
- YKNIECE
- ZEDDY WILL
R&B Artist of the Year
- Chris Brown: WINNER
- Kehlani
- Leon Thomas
- Mariah the Scientist
- SZA
R&B Song of the Year
- Burning Blue – Mariah the Scientist
- Folded – Kehlani: WINNER
- MUTT – Leon Thomas
- Residuals – Chris Brown
- SOMEBODY LOVES ME – PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake
Best New Artist – R&B
- Jenevieve
- Kwn
- Leon Thomas: WINNER
- Mariah the Scientist
- Sailorr
World Artist of the Year
- Ayra Starr
- Jackson Wang
- JO1
- MOLIY: WINNER
- Tyla
Alternative Artist of the Year
- Cage the Elephant
- Green Day
- Linkin Park
- Sublime
- Twenty One Pilots: WINNER
Alternative Song of the Year
- Back To Friends – sombr
- Ensenada – Sublime: WINNER
- One Eyed Bastard – Green Day
- Stargazing – Myles Smith
- The Contract – Twenty One Pilots
Best New Artist – Alternative
- almost Monday
- Gigi Perez
- Lola Young
- Role Model
- sombr: WINNER
Rock Artist of the Year
- Linkin Park
- Papa Roach
- Shinedown: WINNER
- Sleep Token
- Three Days Grace
Rock Song of the Year
- Afterlife – Evanescence
- Bad Guy – Falling In Reverse ft. Saraya
- Dance, Kid, Dance – Shinedown
- Even If It Kills Me – Papa Roach
- Heavy Is the Crown – Linkin Park: WINNER
Best New Artist – Rock
- Architects
- Poppy
- Return to Dust
- Sleep Theory: WINNER
- Spiritbox
Dance Artist of the Year
- Calvin Harris
- David Guetta: WINNER
- John Summit
- Martin Garrix
- Tiësto
Dance Song of the Year
- Blessings – Calvin Harris feat. Clementine Douglas
- In My Arms – ILLENIUM & HAYLA
- No Broke Boys – Disco Lines & Tinashe: WINNER
- Save My Love – Marshmello, Ellie Goulding and AVAION
- Won’t Be Possible – Tiësto, Odd Mob & Goodboys
Latin Pop/ Urban Artist of the Year
- Bad Bunny: WINNER
- Feid
- J Balvin
- Karol G
- Shakira
Latin Pop/ Urban Song of the Year
- Angel – Grupo Frontera & Romeo Santos
- DEGENERE – Myke Towers & benny blanco
- DtMF – Bad Bunny: WINNER
- Qué Pasaría… – Rauw Alejandro and Bad Bunny
- Soltera – Shakira
Best New Artist – Latin Pop/ Urban
- Alleh
- Beéle: WINNER
- De La Rose
- Dei V
- Louis BPM
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year
- Alejandro Fernández
- Carín León
- Fuerza Regida
- Grupo Frontera: WINNER
- Luis Angel “El Flaco”
Regional Mexican Song of the Year
- Amor Bonito – Luis Angel “El Flaco” : WINNER
- El Amor De Mi Vida – Calibre 50
- Flores – Xavi
- Hecha Pa’ Mi – Grupo Frontera
- Lejos Estamos Mejor – Eden Muñoz
Best New Artist – Regional Mexican
- Clave Especial
- Edgardo Nuñez
- Los Dos De Tamaulipas: WINNER
- Óscar Maydon
- Oscar Ortiz
K-pop Artist of the Year
- JENNIE
- j-hope
- Jin
- LISA
- ROSÉ: WINNER
K-pop Group of the Year
- ATEEZ
- BLACKPINK
- ENHYPEN
- Stray Kids: WINNER
- TWICE
K-pop Song of the Year
- APT. – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
- Golden – HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI: WINNER
- JUMP – BLACKPINK
- Killin’ It Girl – j-hope feat. GloRilla
- like JENNIE – JENNIE
Best New Artist – K-pop
- 82Major
- AllDay Project
- Cortis: WINNER
- Hearts2Hearts
- Meovv
