The 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards were held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on May 27, 2021, and was broadcast live on Fox.[1] Usher hosted the ceremony.[2]
| 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Location | Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles |
| Country | United States |
| Hosted by | Usher |
| Most awards | The Weeknd (5) |
| Most nominations |
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| Website | news.iheart.com/awards |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Fox |
Performances
editPerformers were announced on May 11, 2021, through the iHeartRadio website.[3]
| Performer(s) | Song(s) |
|---|---|
| The Weeknd Ariana Grande |
"Save Your Tears" (Ariana Grande remix) |
| Dan + Shay | "Glad You Exist" |
| Silk Sonic | "Leave the Door Open" |
| Brandi Carlile Demi Lovato H.E.R. |
Elton John tribute: "Bennie and the Jets" "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" "I'm Still Standing" |
| Doja Cat | Medley: "Say So" "Streets" "Kiss Me More" |
| Usher | Medley: "Confessions Part I" "Love in This Club" "U Don't Have To Call" "DJ Got Us Falling In Love" "Scream" "OMG" "Freek-a-Leek" "Yeah!" "Get Low" (with Lil Jon) |
Winners and nominees
editiHeartRadio announced the nominees on April 7, 2021.[4]
Winners are listed first and in bold[5]
| Song of the Year | Female Artist of the Year |
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| Male Artist of the Year | Best Duo/Group of the Year |
| Album of the Year (per genre) | Best Collaboration |
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| Best New Pop Artist | Alternative Rock Song of the Year |
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| Alternative Rock Artist of the Year | Best New Rock/Alternative Artist |
| Rock Song of the Year | Rock Artist of the Year |
| Country Song of the Year | Country Artist of the Year |
| Best New Country Artist | Dance Song of the Year |
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| Dance Artist of the Year | Hip-Hop Song of the Year |
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| Hip-Hop Artist of the Year | Best New Hip-Hop Artist |
| R&B Song of the Year | R&B Artist of the Year |
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| Best New R&B Artist | Latin Pop/Reggaeton Song of the Year |
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| Latin Pop/Reggaeton Artist of the Year | Best New Latin Artist |
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| Regional Mexican Song of the Year | Regional Mexican Artist of the Year |
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| Producer of the Year | Songwriter of the Year |
| Best Lyrics (socially voted) |
Best Cover Song (socially voted) |
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| Best Fan Army (socially voted) |
Best Music Video (socially voted) |
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| Social Star Award (socially voted) |
Favorite Music Video Choreography (socially voted) |
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| TikTok Bop of the Year (socially voted) |
Label of the Year |
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| Titanium Artist of the Year | Titanium Song of the Year |
| Icon Award | |
References
edit- ^ Grein, Paul (April 7, 2021). "The Weeknd, Megan Thee Stallion & Roddy Ricch Lead 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominees". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ "Usher to Host and Perform During the 2021 "iHeartRadio Music Awards" on Thursday, May 27 Live on FOX" (Press release). Fox. May 11, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Fields, Taylor (May 11, 2021). "The Weeknd & More To Perform At iHeartRadio Music Awards, Usher To Host". iHeartRadio. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- ^ Grein, Paul (April 7, 2021). "The Weeknd, Megan Thee Stallion & Roddy Ricch Lead 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominees". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ Fields, Taylor (May 27, 2021). "2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards: See The Full List Of Winners". iHeartRadio. Archived from the original on May 28, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.