Guide on Streaming the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
lets dive into the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 17th, folks!
The energetic LL Cool J is returning to host this breathtaking event, recognizing the hottest artists and tunes played across iHeartRadio stations throughout 2024. Notable nominees include Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and a slew of others like Mariah Carey, Nelly, and Lady Gaga who will receive special honors. Some chart-topping performers including Billie Eilish, GloRilla, and Kenny Chesney are also set to rock the stage.
This year, the ceremony is also dedicating a portion to supporting Fireaidla.org, an initiative launched in response to the devastating wildfires that hit Los Angeles in January. The event will encourage donations for both short-term relief efforts and long-term projects aimed at reducing future fires.
Here's the lowdown on how you can catch the action:
Watching the Awards
The show will air live on FOX at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the 17th. It'll be broadcast across iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.
Who's nominated?
Morgan Wallen and Swift lead the pack with 10 nominations each, followed closely by Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, and Sabrina Carpenter with nine nominations apiece. To name a few, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Benson Boone, Shaboozey, SZA, and Peso Pluma have also garnered multiple nominations in various categories. Nominees for some fan-voted categories include Travis Kelce and Swift for favorite surprise guest, while Roan was nominated for favorite tour tradition with her "Hot To Go" dance. Other fan-voted categories include favorite soundtrack, favorite tour style, best music video, and best lyrics, and many more.
Special Honorees
2024's special honorees are under wraps, but based on previous years, you might expect to see a mix of artist awards, legacy awards, and performance recognitions given out.
Host and Performers
Legendary hip-hop artist LL Cool J is back for a second time as our sassy host. "Stoked to be gracing the iHeartRadio stage again; it's gonna be a night of high energy, iconic moments, and collaborations you won't wanna miss!" said LL Cool J in a statement. Performers for the 2024 show include Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Kenny Chesney, Muni Long, and hip-hop royalty Nelly.
The energetic and iconic LL Cool J will be returning as the host for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, marking his second time at the helm. On March 17th, Travis Kelce might join some of the biggest names in entertainment, such as Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and others, as they take the stage for a night of spectacular performances. Don't forget to tune in live on FOX, iHeartRadio stations, or the iHeartRadio app to catch the action. Special honorees for the event have yet to be announced.
