2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards explained

2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards
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Location:The Forum, Inglewood
Country:United States
Host:DJ Khaled and Hailey Baldwin
Most Awards:Ed Sheeran (4)
Most Nominations:Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee (7 each)
Runtime:96 minutes
Network:TBS, TNT, and truTV
Previous:2017
Next:2019

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]

Performances

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"
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

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

style=background:#EEDD85; width="50%"Song of the Year
(presented by Jenna Dewan and Eve)
style=background:#EEDD85; width="50%"Female Artist of the Year
(presented by Dustin Lynch and Isla Fisher)
Male Artist of the YearBest New Artist
(presented by The Chainsmokers)
Best Duo/Group of the YearAlbum of the Year (per genre)
Best Collaboration
(presented by Rita Ora and Bebe Rexha)
Best New Pop Artist
Alternative Rock Song of the YearAlternative Rock Artist of the Year
Best New Rock/Alternative Rock ArtistRock Song of the Year
Rock Artist of the YearCountry Song of the Year
Country Artist of the YearBest New Country Artist
Dance Song of the YearDance 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 ArtistR&B Song of the Year
R&B Artist of the YearBest New R&B Artist
Latin Song of the YearLatin Artist of the Year
Best New Latin ArtistRegional Mexican Song of the Year
Regional Mexican Artist of the YearBest New Regional Mexican Artist
  • Christian Nodal
    • Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey
    • El Fantasma
    • Ulices Chaidez y Sus Plebes
Producer of the YearBest Lyrics
Best Cover SongBest Fan Army
Best Music VideoSocial Star Award
Best Boy BandBest Solo Breakout
Best RemixCutest Musician's Pet
(presented by Paris Hilton)
Most Thumbed-Up Song of the YearMost Thumbed-Up Artist of the Year
Best TourLabel of the Year
Fangirls Award
(presented by Laverne Cox)
iHeartRadio Innovator Award
(presented by Pharrell Williams)
Camila CabelloChance the Rapper
iHeartRadio Icon Award
(presented by Shaun White)
Bon Jovi

Notes and References

  1. News: 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards To Return on March 11 . June 29, 2017 . iHeartradio . January 9, 2017.
  2. Rihanna, Ed Sheeran & Bruno Mars Lead iHeartRadio Music Awards 2018 Nominees . Aniftos . Rania . January 10, 2018 . Billboard . January 10, 2018.
  3. News: Cardi B, Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran to Perform at iHeartRadio Music Awards . Aniftos . Rania . February 1, 2018 . The Hollywood Reporter . February 1, 2018.
  4. Web site: Bon Jovi, Camila Cabello & Chance The Rapper To Be Honored At 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Access. 2018-02-02.
  5. Taylor Swift to Release 'Delicate' Music Video at iHeart Radio Music Awards . Braca . Nina . March 5, 2018 . Billboard . March 5, 2018.
  6. Web site: The iHeartRadio Music Awards Moves To Fox In 2019. Andreeva. Nellie. December 13, 2018. Deadline. July 6, 2020.
  7. Eminem, Kehlani, N.E.R.D and G-Eazy Added to iHeartRadio Music Awards Performers . Hussein . Wandera . March 8, 2018 . Billboard . March 8, 2018.
  8. News: 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards: See The Full List of Nominees . January 10, 2018 . iHeartRadio . January 10, 2018.
  9. iHeartRadio Music Award Winners 2018: Complete List . Atkinson . Katie . March 11, 2018 . Billboard . March 11, 2018.
  10. News: Foo Fighters & Metallica Take Home iHeartRadio Music Awards . March 12, 2018 . iHeartRadio.
  11. News: Imagine Dragons, Portugal. The Man & More Win iHeartRadio Music Awards . iHeartRadio . March 12, 2018.
  12. News: Thomas Rhett, Sam Hunt & More Take Home iHeartRadio Music Awards . Mastrogiannis . Nicole. March 11, 2018 . iHeartRadio . March 11, 2018.
  13. News: Cardi B, Chance The Rapper & More Take Home iHeartRadio Music Awards . iHeartRadio . March 12, 2018.
  14. News: Luis Fonsi Wins iHeartRadio Music Award for Latin Artist of the Year . iHeartRadio.
  15. Web site: The 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards Winners - Complete List!. Broadway World. 12 March 2018. 15 March 2018.