2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominees: Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter & Bad Bunny Lead the Pack

The race for the iHeartRadio Music Awards has been revealed, with Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Bad Bunny sitting at the top of the pack.

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Swift leads the field with nine nominations, including major nods like Song of the Year for ‘The Fate of Ophelia.’ Artist of the Year and Pop Artist of the Year. Close behind are Carpenter, Alex Warren, and Bad Bunny. who each scored an impressive eight nominations.

Now in its 13th year, the awards celebrate the most played artists and songs across iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2025, while also spotlighting the sounds set to dominate 2026.

Fan power remains the key focus, with listeners once again voting in multiple categories spanning music, tours, social media, and pop culture moments.

The ceremony will air live from Los Angeles Dolby Theatre on March 26 on Fox.