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If you are a Taylor Swift hater, you might want to look away because the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards just made it very clear that she’s still reigning supreme. Swift won multiple categories, yet again proving that no amount of skepticism can shake her empire. Though the night of the iHeartRadio was hers to win, it was also packed with jaw-dropping performances, major upsets, and a few unexpected events that got the fans talking.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in LA on March 17th, 2025. It showcased a vibrant celebration of musical talent, with artists being honored for their last year’s contributions from different music genres. The award show was hosted by LL Cool J and featured some electrifying performances that created memorable moments.
Want to get more scoop? Let’s dive into the biggest wins and surprising losses at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
A triumphant night for Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift emerged as one of the most celebrated artists of the night at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. Not only did she win several fan-voted categories, but her groundbreaking Eras Tour was also recognized as the Tour of the Century, marking its monumental success during its two-year run across five continents.
She also won awards for Favorite Tour Style and Tradition, Best Music Video for her collaboration with Post Malone on Fortnight, and Favorite On-screen Performance for her concert film Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version). Additionally, her Wembley Stadium show, where her boyfriend and football star Travis Kelce made a guest appearance, earned them the favorite surprise guest award (via People).
Taylor Swift has won every single category she was nominated at the 2025 #iHeartAwards so far:
✅️ “Favorite Tour Tradition (Surprise Songs)”
✅️ “Best Lyrics”
✅️ “Best Music Video”
✅️ “Favorite Tour Style”
✅️ “Favorite On Screen”⏳ “Artist of the Year”
⏳ “Pop… pic.twitter.com/1AU1CC0HkY— Taylor Swift Charts+ (@chartstswift) March 17, 2025
Despite her wins, she couldn’t be present at the ceremony, but she expressed her gratitude to the fans through a video message.
The selection process at the iHeartRadio Music Awards
The selection process at iHeartRadio Music Awards differs from other award shows, as they do not use any metrics such as radio airplay or streaming data. Rather, they count the voting of the fans in categories like Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Best Fan Army, Social Star Award, TikTok Bop of the Year, Favorite On-Screen Performance, Favorite Tour Photographer, Favorite Tour Style, and Favorite Debut Album.
The voting process is conducted online where the fans can vote for their favorite artists in different genres. The fans are allowed to cast up to fifty votes per day in each category until the voting window is open. There are also special categories like ‘Power Hours’ and ‘Double Days’ designed to encourage increased participation. During this time, the number of voters per category slightly increased (via Fox Sports Radio).
Notable winners and performances at the iHeartRadio Music Awards
Beyond the achievements of Taylor Swift, the evening honored several other artists for their contributions to music. While Lady Gaga was awarded the Innovator Award for her groundbreaking contribution to the music industry and Mariah Carey received the Icon Award for her enduring legacy as one of the best female artists of all time, Nelly was honored with the 2025 iHeartRadio Landmark Award, recognizing his influential albums that shaped culture over decades (via iHeart Media).
Among the wins, some renowned artists did not take home any awards. With leading nominations alongside Swift, Kendrick Lamar didn’t secure wins. Similarly, Post Malone, who was nominated with Swift for the Fortnight album, didn’t receive any individual award. Sabrina Carpenter is also among the nominees who did not win, despite multiple nominations (via iHeart Media).
The night of the iHeartRadio Music Awards was marked by some stunning performances by notable artists. From Billie Eilish’s opening performance of Wildflower to Bad Bunny’s rendition of his latest song EoO, each artist brought unique flares onto the stage. The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards is a testament to the ever-evolving nature of the music industry and it celebrates the artists who have made a great impact over the past years with their music.
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