The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, which took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, was a grand celebration of the best in music. Hosted by the suave LL Cool J, the event had thrilling performances by top artists like Bad Bunny, Gracie Abrams, Nelly, Billie Eilish, Muni Long, and Kenny Chesney. The night was full of suspense, with fans waiting anxiously for the winners to be announced in different categories.
Honorees of the Night
This year's awards show recognized a number of legendary names in the music world. Lady Gaga was awarded the iHeartRadio Innovator Award, recognizing her trailblazing efforts in music. Mariah Carey was awarded the iHeartRadio Icon Award, honoring her lasting legacy in music. Nelly was given the iHeartRadio Landmark Award, recognizing his lasting influence on hip-hop.
Also Read | Sunita Williams' Historic Return: When and Where to Watch
Winners of the Night
The contest was tough, with skilled musicians competing for pole positions in their respective categories. Taylor Swift swept the popularly voted categories, demonstrating her widespread popularity among fans. Below are some of the significant winners:
| Category | Winner |
| Song of the Year | 'Beautiful Things' - Benson Boone |
| Album of the Year | 'HIT ME HARD AND SOFT' - Billie Eilish |
| Pop Artist of the Year | Sabrina Carpenter |
| Best Collaboration | 'Die With a Smile' - Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars |
| Country Artist of the Year | Jelly Roll |
| Hip-Hop Artist of the Year | GloRilla |
| R&B Artist of the Year | SZA |
| Alternative Artist of the Year | Green Day |
| Rock Artist of the Year | Linkin Park |
| Latin Pop / Urban Artist of the Year | FEID |
Socially Voted Categories
Taylor Swift dominated the fan-voted categories, winning a number of awards such as Best Lyrics and Best Music Video for 'Fortnight', her single with Post Malone. She also won Favourite Tour Style with her widely acclaimed The Eras Tour.
Performances and Highlights
The night was packed with unforgettable performances. Bad Bunny began the concert with his high-energy performance, and then came energetic performances by Gracie Abrams and Nelly. Billie Eilish and Muni Long also performed equally well, making the audience active throughout the evening.
The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards was an event that honored the ability of music to come together and to inspire. Through its multicultural roll call of winners and recipients, the event lived up to the colorful mosaic that characterizes today's music business. As music keeps changing and developing, shows like these always remind us about the lasting effect that music has on our lives.
Also Read | New Zealand vs Pakistan 2nd T20I: When and Where To Watch
Comments
All Comments (0)
Join the conversation