Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Sabrina Carpenter are the top nominees for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, which will take place on March 26 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Swift leads all artists with nine nominations, while Bad Bunny and Carpenter also received multiple nods across major categories. The awards ceremony will recognize the year’s most popular artists and songs as determined by iHeartRadio airplay and streaming data.
According to Rolling Stone and Variety, the nominations reflect a diverse range of genres and emerging talent. Benson Boone, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Leon Thomas, and Shaboozey are also among the year’s top-nominated artists, demonstrating the breadth of musical styles represented in this year’s ceremony. The event will feature performances and appearances by nominated artists, with additional details about the show’s format and presenters expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards, now in its thirteenth year, has become one of the music industry’s premier events, drawing major artists and industry professionals to Los Angeles each spring. The Dolby Theatre, located in Hollywood, has hosted the ceremony multiple times, providing a prestigious venue for the annual celebration of contemporary music. The awards are unique in their emphasis on fan-voted categories combined with data-driven recognition based on radio airplay and digital streaming performance.
Ticket information and broadcast details for the March 26 ceremony have not yet been released, but fans can expect the event to be televised and streamed across multiple platforms. Additional nominees and category information will be announced as the event approaches, with voting expected to open for fan-determined categories in the coming months.