The iHeartRadio Music Awards revealed their final artist lineup on Instagram on March 10. The event will take place on March 17 at 8/7C at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Famous music artists, including Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, and Bad Bunny, will take the stage with their performances.
The award show will be hosted by the American rapper and actor, LL Cool J. The yearly show celebrates popular songs and artists on iHeartRadio. Some of the categories at the iHeartRadio Music Awards are also voted on by fans, allowing them to choose their favorite artists.
GloRilla, Kenny Chesney, and more are set to perform at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025
For 2025, the iHeartRadio Music Awards will be witnessing some of the top artists from the music industry. The complete list of artists performing at the award show includes:
- Bad Bunny
- Billie Eilish
- Gracie Abrams
- Kenny Chesney
- GloRilla
- Muni Long
- Nelly
Along with taking the stage, Nelly will be honored with the 2025 iHeartRadio Landmark Award. This award honors Nelly for his influence on music and culture. The iHeartRadio Music Awards website also hints at possible surprise acts yet to be revealed.
Lady Gaga and Mariah Carey to receive special award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards
At the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025, Lady Gaga will receive the Innovator Award for her creativity and music experimentation over the years. iHeart further added a note saying,
"One of the best-selling musicians of all time, she is the true definition of a modern day artist innovator. Gaga has created music that topped the charts for years at multiple formats, while architecting groundbreaking tours and delivering powerful and versatile performances in film and TV."
Along with Gaga, Mariah Carey will also receive the Icon Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, which will take place on March 17. iHeart appreciated Carey's work by saying,
"Carey is one of the best-selling artists of all time with over 200 million records sold worldwide and 19 #1 singles. Beyond all the accolades, Carey has always been a fiercely independent artist who set the bar for female stars today. Her 5-octave range and iconic whistle register are still a reference point for every vocalist who has followed in her footsteps."
The other leading nominees on the list are Taylor Swift, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Morgan Wallen, Tate McRae, and Chappell Roan. Other artists like Ariana Grande, Linkin Park, Green Day, Hozier, and Metallica have also been nominated in different music categories.
Fans can watch the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 17 at 8 p.m. ET on the FOX channel. It will also live stream on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app.

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