The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards were held on Thursday, March 26, celebrating the year's most popular artists and songs as determined by listener data from iHeartRadio stations. The ceremony featured performances and appearances by numerous major stars.
Taylor Swift emerged as the night's biggest winner. Verified reports confirm she won several awards, including the top honor of Artist of the Year. Her album "The Tortured Poets Department" and its hit singles were central to her success.
Other notable winners included SZA, who took home the award for R&B Artist of the Year, and Morgan Wallen, who was named Country Artist of the Year. The event also featured a special tribute and performance honoring legendary producer and songwriter Jimmy Iovine.
The awards highlighted the continued dominance of streaming-era stars, with fan-voted categories playing a significant role. The show was broadcast live from Los Angeles and streamed across iHeartRadio's platforms.
