2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards: Winners, Performances & Unforgettable Moments

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The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards lit up Hollywood’s Dolby Theater on Monday night, delivering a star-studded spectacle packed with electrifying performances, heartfelt tributes, and well-deserved honors. With a lineup featuring some of the biggest names in music, the evening proved to be a celebration of the artists who dominated the airwaves over the past year.

A Night to Remember: Honoring Legends and Chart-Toppers

One of the night’s most emotional moments came when Mariah Carey, the recipient of the prestigious Icon Award, paid tribute to her late mother, Patricia Carey. In a touching speech, she credited her mother for “giving me the gift of music,” a sentiment that resonated deeply with the audience. Lady Gaga also took center stage to accept the Innovator Award, recognizing her contributions to music and pop culture.

Taylor Swift, despite not attending, was honored with the Tour of the Century Award for her record-shattering Eras Tour. Swift, along with Morgan Wallen, led the nominations going into the event with an impressive ten each. Right behind them were Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, and Sabrina Carpenter, who each earned nine nods.

Spectacular Performances Bring the House Down

The night was more than just about awards—it was a full-blown music festival! The stage saw electrifying performances from Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, and Nelly, who took fans on a nostalgic ride through his greatest hits after receiving the Landmark Award. GloRilla, who took home the title of Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, also wowed the audience with her performance, proving why she’s one of the hottest names in rap today.

Another highlight of the evening was a heartfelt tribute to Los Angeles and the brave members of the LAFD. In light of the devastating wildfires that swept through the region earlier this year, the awards show helped drive donations to FireAidLA.org, underscoring the power of music to unite and inspire in times of crisis.

And the Winners Are…

The competition was fierce, with some of the industry’s biggest artists vying for top honors. Here’s a look at some of the major category winners:

Song of the Year

  • Beautiful Things – Benson Boone (Winner)

  • “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey

  • “Agora Hills” – Doja Cat

  • “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter

  • “Greedy” – Tate McRae

  • “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

  • “Lose Control” – Teddy Swims

  • “Lovin On Me” – Jack Harlow

  • “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar

  • “Too Sweet” – Hozier

Pop Song of the Year

  • “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter (Winner)

  • “Agora Hills” – Doja Cat

  • “Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone

  • “Greedy” – Tate McRae

  • “Too Sweet” – Hozier

Pop Artist of the Year

  • Sabrina Carpenter (Winner)

  • Billie Eilish

  • Chappell Roan

  • Tate McRae

  • Taylor Swift

Artist of the Year

  • Taylor Swift (Winner)

  • Billie Eilish

  • Doja Cat

  • Jelly Roll

  • Kendrick Lamar

  • Morgan Wallen

  • Post Malone

  • Sabrina Carpenter

  • SZA

  • Teddy Swims

Best Collaboration

  • “Die With A Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars (Winner)

  • “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

  • “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen

  • “Like That” – Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar

  • “Miles On It” – Kane Brown and Marshmello

Best New Artist (Pop)

  • Teddy Swims (Winner)

  • Benson Boone

  • Chappell Roan

  • Gracie Abrams

  • Shaboozey

Country Song of the Year

  • “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen (Winner)

  • “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey

  • “Cowgirls” – Morgan Wallen featuring ERNEST

  • “I Am Not Okay” – Jelly Roll

  • “World On Fire” – Nate Smith

Country Artist of the Year

  • Jelly Roll (Winner)

  • Kane Brown

  • Lainey Wilson

  • Luke Combs

  • Morgan Wallen

Best New Artist (Country)

  • Shaboozey (Winner)

  • Ashley Cooke

  • Dasha

  • George Birge

  • Tucker Wetmore

Hip-Hop Song of the Year

  • “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar (Winner)

  • “Like That” – Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar

  • “Lovin On Me” – Jack Harlow

  • “Rich Baby Daddy” – Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA

  • “TGIF” – GloRilla

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year

  • GloRilla (Winner)

  • Drake

  • Future

  • Kendrick Lamar

  • Travis Scott

Best New Artist (Hip-Hop)

  • BossMan Dlow (Winner)

  • 310babii

  • BigXthaPlug

  • Cash Cobain

  • Jordan Adetunji

R&B Song of the Year

  • “Made For Me” – Muni Long (Winner)

  • “ICU” – Coco Jones

  • “Sensational” – Chris Brown featuring Davido and Lojay

  • “Water” – Tyla

  • “WY@” – Brent Faiyaz

R&B Artist of the Year

  • SZA (Winner)

  • Chris Brown

  • Muni Long

  • Usher

  • Victoria MonĂ©t

World Artist of the Year

  • Tyla (Winner)

  • Burna Boy

  • Central Cee

  • Tems

  • YG Marley

A Celebration of Music’s Biggest Stars

With breathtaking performances, emotional speeches, and history-making wins, the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards was a night to remember. The event not only celebrated the power of music but also paid tribute to those who inspire, entertain, and move us every day. As fans look forward to another year of incredible music, this year’s ceremony proved that the industry is as vibrant and thrilling as ever.

 

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