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\n\tThe show, hosted by Ludacris, is set to air live<\/a> Thursday, March 26, at 8 p.m. ET (PT tape-delayed) on Fox<\/a>, and will take place in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theater. Swift<\/a> is set to make a special appearance and is leading nominations with nine, followed closely by Bad Bunny<\/a>, Sabrina Carpenter<\/a> and Alex Warren<\/a> with eight each. Swift is the most decorated artist in iHeart\u2019s award show history with 34 awards to her name. She is also the only singer to win Song of the Year twice, for tracks \u201cShake It Off\u201d in 2015 and \u201cAnti-Hero\u201d in 2023. Artists set to perform throughout the night include Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue.<\/p>\n \t\t2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at a Glance\t<\/p>\n Date\/Time \u2013 Thursday, March 26 at 8 p.m. ET (PT tape-delayed)<\/p>\n Streaming<\/a> \u2013 DIRECTV, Sling Blue, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV<\/p>\n Network \u2013 Fox<\/p>\n \n\tCategories to watch include song of the year with nominees such as Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Alex Warren, and album of the year with hard-hitters including Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae and Taylor Swift. We\u2019ve got some big names on the nominees list as mentioned, along with intense fan-voted categories such as favorite TikTok dance, favorite Broadway debut, favorite K-pop collab and favorite tour style, just to name a few. The 11 fan categories can still be voted on via iHeart Radio\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\tHow to Watch the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Online for Free\t<\/p>\n \n\tAs mentioned, the 2026 iHeart Radio<\/a> Music Awards will air live on Fox Thursday, March 26, at 8\/7c. There are multiple ways you can tune into the show for free. Keep reading to find out more.<\/p>\n \t\tDIRECTV\t<\/p>\n \n\tIf you\u2019re looking to tune into the show, consider DIRECTV<\/a>. The service\u2019s ENTERTAINMENT package, gives you access to Fox, as well as ESPN Unlimited and over 130 channels all in one package. This package is currently $89.99 per month<\/a>. If you\u2019re unsure about committing to a new subscription, you can simply try the service out for free for five days<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\tSling Blue\t<\/p>\n \n\tFor those looking to watch the award show, Sling Blue<\/a> is another option that includes Fox. The service costs $45.99 a month<\/a> and includes 40-plus channels along with Fox such as CNN, TNT, NFL Network, Bravo, NBC and more. With your subscription, you\u2019ll have access to the holiday special, along with all the live sports and news you could ever want. Unfortunately, Sling Blue does not have a free trial option.<\/p>\n \t\tFubo\t<\/p>\n \n\tAnother way to watch the award show via Fox is on Fubo<\/a>, which has a five-day free trial available here.<\/a> Fubo\u2019s package includes free DVR so you can record the show to watch all the greatest moments back on-demand. Continue with one of Fubo\u2019s streaming deals or cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged. See details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\tHulu + Live TV\t<\/p>\n \n\tAnother option for our readers is a Hulu + Live TV subscription<\/a>, given that Fox is included in the live TV channel lineup. The service\u2019s live package includes major networks along with MTV, like ABC, NBC and more for all your live TV viewing needs. A subscription to the service (with ads) will cost $89.99 per month<\/a>, while the plan without ads goes for $99.99 per month<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tThis subscription gives you access to the titles in Hulu\u2019s library, along with live TV programs 24\/7. This is one of the more pricey plans on our list. However, the bundle is well worth the price, thanks to the added Hulu titles, which include music-themed shows and movies.<\/p>\n \t\tMore About the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards\t<\/p>\n \n\tBig names like Olympian Alysa Liu, Ne-Yo, Nicole Scherzinger, Nikki Glaser, Sombr, Weezer, and more will make appearances at the ceremony. Ludacris will receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award, while Miley Cyrus will be honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Innovator Award and Alex Warren will receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award. Folk and rock artist John Mellencamp, otherwise known as Johnny Cougar, \u00a0with the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award. Other recipients of the Icon Award include Mariah Carey in 2025, Cher in 2024, Pink in 2023, Jennifer Lopez in 2022, Elton John in 2021 and Bon Jovi in 2018.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. 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