The anticipation for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards is reaching a fever pitch as the nominations are unveiled, and it’s no surprise that global sensation Taylor Swift leads the pack with an impressive nine nominations. Joining her in the spotlight are Jelly Roll, SZA, and 21 Savage, each securing eight nominations, with Olivia Rodrigo not far behind with seven. Let’s delve into the diverse categories and fierce competition that define this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Swift, a perennial powerhouse in the music industry, is a contender in various categories, including song of the year, pop song of the year, artist of the year, best lyrics, and TikTok bop of the year. Her multifaceted talents and consistent chart-topping success have solidified her status as one of the most celebrated artists of our time. Jelly Roll’s versatile sound has earned him nominations across multiple genres, making him a formidable nominee in pop, alt/rock, and country categories. This recognition reflects the artist’s ability to captivate diverse audiences with his eclectic musical offerings.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards stand out by honoring the most-played artists of the year on their stations and app. This approach ensures that the awards capture the pulse of music enthusiasts and celebrate the artists who have dominated the airwaves.
See below for a list of nominees.
Song of the Year:
- “Calm Down” – Rema and Selena Gomez
- “Creepin’” – Metro Boomin with The Weeknd and 21 Savage
- “Cruel Summer” – Taylor Swift
- “Dance The Night” – Dua Lipa
- “Fast Car” – Luke Combs
- “Flowers”- Miley Cyrus
- “Kill Bill” – SZA
- “Last Night”- Morgan Wallen
- “Paint The Town Red” – Doja Cat
- “vampire” – Olivia Rodrigo
Pop Song of the Year:
- “Calm Down” – Rema and Selena Gomez
- “Cruel Summer” – Taylor Swift
- “Flowers”- Miley Cyrus
- “Kill Bill” – SZA
- “vampire” – Olivia Rodrigo
Pop Artist of the Year:
- Doja Cat
- Miley Cyrus
- Olivia Rodrigo
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
Artist of the Year:
- Drake
- Jelly Roll
- Luke Combs
- Miley Cyrus
- Morgan Wallen
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Shakira
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
- Usher
Duo/Group of the Year:
- G)I-DLE
- Blink-182
- Dan + Shay
- Fall Out Boy
- Foo Fighters
- Jonas Brothers
- Måneskin
- OneRepublic
- Paramore
- Parmalee
Best Collaboration:
- “All My Life” – Lil Durk ft. J. Cole
- “Barbie World (with Aqua)” – Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice
- “Boy’s a liar Pt.2” – PinkPantheress and Ice Spice
- “Calm Down”- Rema and Selena Gomez
- “Creepin’” – Metro Boomin with The Weeknd and 21 Savage
- “Good Good” – Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage
- “Rich Flex” – Drake and 21 Savage
- “Thank God” – Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown
- “Tomorrow 2” – GloRilla with Cardi B
- “TQG” – Karol G and Shakira
One of the distinctive features of the iHeartRadio Music Awards is the active involvement of fans. Enthusiasts can cast their votes in several categories, including best lyrics, best music video, best fan army, social star award, favorite tour photographer, TikTok bop of the year, favorite tour style, and two new fields: favorite on-screen and favorite debut album.