Listen live: 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Publish date: Tuesday, 24 Mar 2026, 3:35PM

The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards are happening live in Los Angeles this Friday, March 27th from 1pm, and you can listen live exclusively on iHeartRadio!

Now in their 13th year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the biggest names in music.

Taylor Swift leads the way with nine nominations, while John Mellencamp will be performing and will also receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award.

From defining an era with Jack & Diane, Pink Houses, and Small Town, to continuing to influence generations of musicians with his unmistakable voice, his work is woven deeply into the fabric of music and is a deserving recipient of this Award.

In total, over 200 artists are nominated across 48 categories in this year’s awards.

See the full list of nominees at iHeart.com.

Click the player below to stream the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards live & free from 1pm this Friday on iHeartRadio, or search ‘awards’ in our free iHeart app.