The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards has announced its most anticipated honourees, crowning two of pop music’s most iconic performers with prestigious accolades, per music-news.com.
Multi-award-winning superstar Lady Gaga will receive the Innovator Award, recognising her groundbreaking contributions to music, film and cultural innovation. Joining her is the incomparable Mariah Carey, who will be bestowed the Icon Award in recognition of her unparalleled musical legacy as the best-selling female artiste of all time.
The star-studded event, scheduled for March 17 in Los Angeles, promises to be a night of extraordinary musical celebration. Alongside these momentous honours, the awards will also commemorate Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour as the “Tour of the Century,” further solidifying her historic impact on the music industry.
The Artiste of the Year category boasts an impressive lineup of contemporary musical titans, including Billie Eilish, SZA, Kendrick Lamar and Morgan Wallen, among others.
“This is more than a competition—it’s a tribute to the artistes and music that defined our year,” said Tom Polemen, iHeartMedia’s chief programming officer.
The 12th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will not only celebrate musical achievements but also demonstrate the company’s commitment to supporting communities.
