Taylor Swift, Benson Boone, SZA, GloRilla, Sabrina Carpenter, and Green Day Among the Night’s Big Winners
The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards delivered a night filled with music, excitement, and celebration as some of the biggest names in the industry took home top honors. Billie Eilish and Finneas won Album of the Year (Pop) for Hit Me Hard and Soft, while Taylor Swift was crowned Artist of the Year—adding to her growing list of accolades.
The annual awards show, which recognizes the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app, aired live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday night. The event also included an exclusive broadcast of Swift’s Eras Tour, which was named Tour of the Century.
A Star-Studded Celebration
The night was packed with standout performances from some of today’s biggest stars, including Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Kenny Chesney, Muni Long, and Nelly. Hosting duties were taken on by LL Cool J, returning for a second time.
In addition to honoring chart-topping artists, the ceremony also paid tribute to Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires earlier this year. Attendees and viewers were encouraged to contribute to FireAidLA.org, a relief fund supported by the Annenberg Foundation.
Special Awards & Honorees
Alongside the competitive categories, the iHeartRadio Music Awards also presented special honors to music legends:
- Mariah Carey – Icon Award
- Lady Gaga – Innovator Award
- Nelly – Landmark Award
- Gracie Abrams – Breakthrough Artist of the Year
This year also introduced five new socially voted awards, allowing fans to participate in categories such as Favorite Soundtrack, Favorite Broadway Debut, Favorite Surprise Guest, Favorite Tour Tradition, and Favorite K-Pop Dance Challenge.
Complete List of Winners
🏆 Album of the Year (Pop): Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish & Finneas
🏆 Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
🏆 Tour of the Century: The Eras Tour – Taylor Swift
🏆 Breakthrough Artist of the Year: Gracie Abrams
🏆 Icon Award: Mariah Carey
🏆 Innovator Award: Lady Gaga
🏆 Landmark Award: Nelly
Other winners of the night included Benson Boone, SZA, GloRilla, Sabrina Carpenter, and Green Day, celebrating their achievements in various categories.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards continue to shine as a premier event recognizing the biggest moments in music, setting the stage for what’s to come in 2025. 🎶✨
