Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen are leading the pack in the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations, each boasting an impressive 10 nods! Hot on their heels are Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, and Post Malone, each with nine nominations. This star-studded event not only celebrates the biggest names in music but also shines a light on the devastating wildfires that recently impacted Los Angeles. Get ready for a night filled with electrifying performances and a generous dose of philanthropic spirit!
A Night of Musical Triumphs and Charitable Giving
The iHeartRadio Music Awards, renowned for celebrating the year's most-played artists across iHeartRadio stations and the app, is pulling out all the stops this year. In addition to celebrating the artists who topped the charts, the event will pay tribute to the city of Los Angeles, recently hit by devastating wildfires. This powerful tribute is complemented by a fundraising drive for FireAidLA.org, further highlighting the event's commitment to both the music community and the community at large.
FireAid: A Concert for a Cause
A star-studded benefit concert, FireAid, has been organized to help raise money for wildfire relief. This concert promises to be an unforgettable event, featuring incredible musical talents such as Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder, Green Day, Joni Mitchell, and many more. All contributions to FireAidLA.org and ticket sales will go directly to the relief effort, managed with the guidance of the Annenberg Foundation. The foundation will ensure the funds support both short-term emergency assistance and long-term initiatives focused on preventing future disasters, guaranteeing a lasting impact.
Beyond the Music: Awards and Honors
This year's show is all about recognizing outstanding contributions, both musical and philanthropic. Lady Gaga will be receiving the prestigious Innovator Award, celebrating her groundbreaking impact on both the music industry and global culture. Additionally, the legendary Mariah Carey will be honored with the Icon Award, a fitting tribute to her record-shattering, iconic career. Swift's history-making Eras Tour will be honored with the newly created award of "Tour of the Century." This innovative award represents a well-deserved acknowledgment of its overwhelming success.
Fan Favorites and Categories
Fans will have the chance to vote for their favorites in several categories that really capture the fun side of music: Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Favorite Tour Style, Favorite Soundtrack, Favorite Broadway Debut, Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge, Favorite Surprise Guest, Favorite Tour Tradition, Favorite Tour Photographer and even Favorite On Screen moments. Social voting opens at iHeartRadio.com/awards and concludes on March 10 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
The Biggest Competition of the Night: Song of the Year
This is where things really get exciting! The "Song of the Year" award has a lineup of absolute bangers competing for this title: Shaboozey's catchy "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" goes head-to-head against Lamar's compelling "Not Like Us," Carpenter’s smooth "Espresso," the duet power of Malone and Wallen in "I Had Some Help," Doja Cat's dynamic "Agora Hills," Boone's beautiful "Beautiful Things," McRae's powerful "Greedy," the emotional depth of Swims' "Lose Control," Harlow's catchy "Lovin On Me," and finally Hozier's melodic "Too Sweet." Every song promises an awesome musical journey!
The Show Must Go On!
Mark your calendars for March 17th! That's when the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards will air live from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. EDT on FOX, broadcasting across iHeartRadio stations nationwide and their app, promising a fantastic musical and charitable evening.
