2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards

The 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards were held on March 11, 2018, at The Forum in Inglewood, California.[1] The list of nominations was announced on January 10, 2018.[2] DJ Khaled and Hailey Baldwin hosted the ceremony.[3] TBS, TNT, and truTV broadcast the ceremony in the United States, while the red carpet was broadcast live on the network's social media pages. The telecast aired following the 2018 NCAA Selection Show on TBS.[4] Taylor Swift premiered the music video for her single "Delicate" at the show.[5] 2018 marked the show's final simulcast on TBS, TNT, and truTV, as it returned to broadcast television the following year, and aired on new partner network FOX for the first time.[6]

2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards
DateMarch 11, 2018 (2018-03-11)
LocationThe Forum, Inglewood
CountryUnited States
Hosted byDJ Khaled and Hailey Baldwin
Most awardsEd Sheeran (4)
Most nominationsLuis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee (7 each)
Television/radio coverage
NetworkTBS, TNT, and truTV
Runtime96 minutes
← 2017 · iHeartRadio Music Awards · 2019 →

Performances

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The following performed at the show:[7]

Artist(s) Song(s)
Cardi B
G-Eazy
"Bartier Cardi"
"MotorSport"
"No Limit"
"Finesse"
"Bodak Yellow"
Ed Sheeran "Perfect"
(live from Melbourne, Australia)
Camila Cabello
Young Thug
"Havana"
Maroon 5 "Wait"
Eminem
Kehlani
"Nowhere Fast"
Bon Jovi "It's My Life"
"You Give Love a Bad Name"
Charlie Puth "How Long"
N.E.R.D "Lemon"

Winners and nominees

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iHeartRadio presented the winners of seven categories in the seven days leading up to the Sunday telecast.[8] Winners are highlighted in boldface.[9]

Song of the Year
(presented by Jenna Dewan and Eve)
Female Artist of the Year
(presented by Dustin Lynch and Isla Fisher)
Male Artist of the Year Best New Artist
(presented by The Chainsmokers)
Best Duo/Group of the Year Album of the Year (per genre)
Best Collaboration
(presented by Rita Ora and Bebe Rexha)
Best New Pop Artist
Alternative Rock Song of the Year Alternative Rock Artist of the Year
Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist Rock Song of the Year
Rock Artist of the Year Country Song of the Year
Country Artist of the Year Best New Country Artist
Dance Song of the Year Dance Artist of the Year
Hip-Hop Song of the Year
(presented by Sean "Diddy" Combs and Christian Combs)
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Best New Hip-Hop Artist R&B Song of the Year
R&B Artist of the Year Best New R&B Artist
Latin Song of the Year Latin Artist of the Year
Best New Latin Artist Regional Mexican Song of the Year
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year Best New Regional Mexican Artist
  • Christian Nodal
    • Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey
    • El Fantasma
    • Ulices Chaidez y Sus Plebes
Producer of the Year Best Lyrics
Best Cover Song Best Fan Army
Best Music Video Social Star Award
Best Boy Band Best Solo Breakout
Best Remix Cutest Musician's Pet
(presented by Paris Hilton)
Most Thumbed-Up Song of the Year Most Thumbed-Up Artist of the Year
Best Tour Label of the Year
Fangirls Award
(presented by Laverne Cox)
iHeartRadio Innovator Award
(presented by Pharrell Williams)
Camila Cabello Chance the Rapper
iHeartRadio Icon Award
(presented by Shaun White)
Bon Jovi

References

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  1. ^ "2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards To Return on March 11". iHeartradio. June 29, 2017. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  2. ^ Aniftos, Rania (January 10, 2018). "Rihanna, Ed Sheeran & Bruno Mars Lead iHeartRadio Music Awards 2018 Nominees". Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  3. ^ Aniftos, Rania (February 1, 2018). "Cardi B, Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran to Perform at iHeartRadio Music Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  4. ^ "Bon Jovi, Camila Cabello & Chance The Rapper To Be Honored At 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards". Access. Retrieved February 2, 2018.
  5. ^ Braca, Nina (March 5, 2018). "Taylor Swift to Release 'Delicate' Music Video at iHeart Radio Music Awards". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 13, 2018). "The iHeartRadio Music Awards Moves To Fox In 2019". Deadline. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  7. ^ Hussein, Wandera (March 8, 2018). "Eminem, Kehlani, N.E.R.D and G-Eazy Added to iHeartRadio Music Awards Performers". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  8. ^ "2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards: See The Full List of Nominees". iHeartRadio. January 10, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  9. ^ Atkinson, Katie (March 11, 2018). "iHeartRadio Music Award Winners 2018: Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  10. ^ "Foo Fighters & Metallica Take Home iHeartRadio Music Awards". iHeartRadio. March 12, 2018.
  11. ^ "Imagine Dragons, Portugal. The Man & More Win iHeartRadio Music Awards". iHeartRadio. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  12. ^ Mastrogiannis, Nicole (March 11, 2018). "Thomas Rhett, Sam Hunt & More Take Home iHeartRadio Music Awards". iHeartRadio. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  13. ^ "Cardi B, Chance The Rapper & More Take Home iHeartRadio Music Awards". iHeartRadio. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  14. ^ a b c "The 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards Winners - Complete List!". Broadway World. March 12, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
  15. ^ "Luis Fonsi Wins iHeartRadio Music Award for Latin Artist of the Year". iHeartRadio.