Now in its 13th year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards spotlight the most-played artists and songs across iHeartMedia platforms, alongside fan-voted categories that reflect the hottest trends in music and pop culture from the year that was.<\/p>\n
Related: This Is Why Taylor Swift Is Appearing At The iHeartRadio Awards<\/a><\/p>\n Leading this year\u2019s nominations is Taylor Swift<\/a> with nine nods, and yes \u2014 Swift is confirmed to make a special in-person appearance<\/a> at the Dolby Theatre, marking her first awards show appearance of 2026. The question on everyone\u2019s lips was whether she would also perform, but it was confirmed that she would simply be attending the awards show this year and won\u2019t be taking centre stage. As for how she\u2019ll fare in the awards ceremony itself, well, fans are already buzzing with speculation, particularly given that this is the ceremony\u2019s 13th edition \u2014 Taylor\u2019s lucky number. (Surely that bodes well for her prospects?) Close behind Swift in nominations are Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Alex Warren with eight each.<\/p>\n On the performance front, Alex Warren, Kehlani, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, and RAYE are all set to take the stage \u2014 plus TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue performing together for the first time. <\/p>\n As for special honours, Miley Cyrus will be recognised with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award, celebrating her journey from Hannah Montana to global icon. Ludacris will receive the iHeartRadio Landmark Award, and Alex Warren will take home the Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award. John Mellencamp will be honoured with the iHeartRadio Icon Award, joining past recipients including Mariah Carey, Cher, Pink, and Elton John.<\/p>\n Where To Watch The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards In Australia <\/p>\n For those watching from Australia, the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards are best streamed live via the iHeartRadio app or website, both of which will carry the broadcast in real time. If you miss the live show, highlights will of course be streaming directly to social media, where you can catch up on the best looks and winners as they\u2019re announced.<\/p>\n When To Watch The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards In Australia <\/p>\n The ceremony will start in Australia at around 11:00am AEDT on Friday, March 27. See the full breakdown by time zones based on your state below:<\/p>\n Australian Time ZoneState or TerritoryCeremony Start TimeAEDTNSW, VIC, TAS, ACT11:00amAESTQLD10:00amACDTSA10:30amACSTNT9:30amAWSTWA8:00am<\/p>\n Who Is Hosting The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards? <\/p>\n Ludacris is returning to host after fronting the ceremony in 2024. This time, he will also perform and receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award. 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