iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025 Winners Announced: Discover the Victors
Unfiltered, Unapologetic Recap of the iHeartRadio Music Awards!
Get ready to party! The iHeartRadio Music Awards fired up the Dolby Theater in Hollywood with a bang this Monday night. These awards weren't short of action — honorary awards, stunning performances, emotional speeches... it was all there!
One of the unforgettable moments was when the one and only Lady Gaga was presented with the Innovator Award. In her heartfelt speech, she thanked her little monsters and paid tribute to her co-stars in "A Star is Born." Fellow icon Mariah Carey, winner of the Icon Award, dedicated her victory to her late mother, Patricia Carey, who tragically passed away in August. 💔
The night was packed with fierce competition. Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen took the lead with a whopping 10 nominations each, followed closely by Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, and Sabrina Carpenter with nine nods apiece. Despite missing out on the event, Swift still managed to earn the Tour of the Century award, recognizing her unbeatable Eras Tour! 🎵
The event was skillfully hosted by LL Cool J, while the stage saw electrifying performances by Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, Nelly, and GloRilla. Remember GloRilla? She not only killed it on stage but also nabbed the award for hip-hop artist of the year. Nelly, after collecting the Landmark award, entertained the crowd with a medley of his greatest hits! 🎶
This show celebrated more than music; it also celebrated Los Angeles and the LAFD for their bravery during the devastating wildfires in January. A special tribute was given, encouraging donations to FireAidLA.org.
Now, let's talk about the winners! Here's a snapshot of who took home the top prizes in some prominent categories:
Song of the year
- "Beautiful Things"- Benson Boone 🏆
Pop song of the year
- "Espresso"- Sabrina Carpenter 🏆
Pop artist of the year
- Sabrina Carpenter 🏆
Artist of the year
- Taylor Swift 🏆
Best collaboration
- "Die With A Smile"- Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars 🏆
Best new artist (pop)
- Teddy Swims 🏆
Country song of the year
- "I Had Some Help"- Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen 🏆
Country artist of the year
- Jelly Roll 🏆
Hip-hop song of the year
- "Not Like Us"- Kendrick Lamar 🏆
Hip-hop artist of the year
- GloRilla 🏆
R&B song of the year
- "Made For Me"- Muni Long 🏆
R&B artist of the year
- SZA 🏆
World artist of the year
- Nominated artists change every year, so it's best to revisit the official iHeartRadio Music Awards website for next year's lineup! 🌐
- The sweet success of Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things" was acknowledged as the Song of the Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
- Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso" was awarded the Pop Song of the Year, securing yet another accolade for the talented artist.
- Mariah Carey, the Icon Award winner, dedicated her victory to her late mother, Patricia Carey, and overall, it was a night filled with sweet moments of remembrance and celebration.
