Morgan Wallen & Post Malone Lead iHeartRadio Award Nominations

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Post Malone & Morgan Wallen. Photo: Courtesy of Mercury Records/Republic/Big Loud Records

The 12th annual iHeartRadio Awards, taking place March 17 at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, has revealed the full 2025 nominee list.

Morgan Wallen and Post Malone lead the pack in nominations this year, alongside Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift. Swift will be recognized with the Tour of the Century award for her 2023-24 “Eras Tour.”

Wallen notched nominations for Artist of the Year, Country Song of the Year (“Cowgirls”), Country Artist of the Year, Favorite Surprise Guest for bringing out Travis Kelce & Patrick Mahomes during his “One Night At A Time Tour” and Favorite Tour Tradition for his walk out song. Malone earned nominations for Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration (“Fortnight”), Best Lyrics (“Fortnight”) and Best Music Video (“Fortnight”).

Also lending to Wallen and Post’s nominations is their hit single “I Had Some Help,” which is up for Song of the Year, Best Collaboration, Country Song of the Year, Best Lyrics and Best Music Video.

Among those also nominated for this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards are Shaboozey, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Ernest, Nate Smith, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Ashley Cooke, Dasha, George Birge, Tucker Wetmore, Julian Bunetta, Ashley Gorley and Amy Allen. The Twisters soundtrack, featuring many country artists, is also nominated for Favorite Soundtrack.

During the ceremony, the 2025 iHeartRadio Innovator Award will be given to Lady Gaga, and Mariah Carey will be honored with the 2025 iHeartRadio Icon Award.

The awards will honor the most-played artists and songs across iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app in 2024, while also giving a sneak peek at the biggest hits of 2025. The show will also include live performances, surprise guest appearances, collaborations and will highlight the journey of the winning artists as they reached No. 1. This year will also honor the resilience of Los Angeles and offer resources to help rebuild its communities amid the L.A. wildfires.

Fan voting will determine this year’s winners for Favorite Soundtrack, Favorite Broadway Debut, Favorite K-pop Dance Challenge, Favorite Surprise Guest, Favorite Tour Tradition, Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Favorite Tour Style, Favorite Tour Photographer and Favorite On Screen. Voting is open now and ends on March 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT for all categories. Votes can be cast here.

The 2025 iHeartRadio Awards will take place March 17 on FOX at 8 p.m. ET and will broadcast on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the free iHeartRadio app. For a full list of nominations, click here.

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