The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will air live on Thursday, March 26th, at 8 PM ET from the Dolby Theater. Taylor Swift leads the nominations with nine, followed by Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Alex Warren each with eight. The show will feature performances by Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson, RAYE, Kehlani, and a historic joint set from TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue. Host duties fall to Ludacris.
How to Stream Without Cable
For those without cable, the awards can be streamed via Fox, accessible through Sling TV in select markets. Sling offers three plans:
- Sling Blue: $45.99/month – Includes 40+ channels, including Fox, CNN, TNT, and Bravo.
- Sling Orange & Blue: $29.99 (first month), $60.99/month thereafter – 50+ channels, including ESPN, NFL Network, and USA.
- Sling Select: $19.99/month – A smaller selection of 10+ channels, including FS1 and FOX News.
Sling does not offer free trials.
Key Honorees and Nominees
This year’s awards will present the Innovator Award to Miley Cyrus and the Icon Award to John Mellencamp. The nominees span a wide range of talent, including Sabrina Carpenter, KATSEYE, Doechii, Morgan Wallen, and Tate McRae.
The Song of the Year and Artist of the Year categories are expected to draw significant attention, given the high-profile contenders. The performance lineup promises a diverse mix of established stars and rising artists.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards remain a prominent showcase for the industry’s top talent and trends, offering a glimpse into the direction of popular music. The event is a significant platform for artists to gain exposure, and its televised broadcast reaches millions of viewers.
The show airs live, so viewers should tune in promptly at 8 PM ET on Fox to avoid missing any highlights.
