Lagos, Nigeria | NOW THEN DIGITAL — Get ready for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 1. Big names like Rema, Burna Boy, Tems, Wizkid, and Tyla are in the running for the Best African Music Artist award.
Rema, leading the pack with nominations, is up for Song of the Year for ‘Calm Down,‘ his global hit with Selena Gomez. The track also made the cut for Best Collaboration and the new Pop Song of the Year category. Tyla’s breakout hit ‘Water’ is in the running for Best Lyrics and TikTok Bop of the Year.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards, now in its 12th year, will celebrate artists and songs that ruled iHeartRadio stations and the app in 2023. Expect live performances, exciting awards across various categories, and a sneak peek into the anticipated hits of 2024.
iHeartMedia president of entertainment enterprises John Sykes promises a night of celebration, sharing stories from the artists about their journeys to the top of the charts. Tom Poleman, iHeart Media chief programming officer, adds that the awards are a true reflection of what listeners love, and they’re thrilled to share the journey with music fans nationwide.
Stay tuned for a night of music, stories, and celebration in the heart of Los Angeles. Check out the full list of nominees for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards below!
Best African Music Artist:
- Burna Boy
- Rema
- Tems
- Tyla
- Wizkid
Song of the Year
- ‘Calm Down’ – Rema and Selena Gomez
- ‘Creepin’’ – Metro Boomin with The Weeknd and 21 Savage
- ‘Cruel Summer’ – Taylor Swift
- ‘Dance The Night’ – Dua Lipa
- ‘Fast Car’ – Luke Combs
- ‘Flowers’ – Miley Cyrus
- ‘Kill Bill’ – SZA
- ‘Last Night’ – Morgan Wallen
- ‘Paint The Town Red’ – Doja Cat
- ‘vampire’ – Olivia Rodrigo
(New for 2024) Pop Song of the Year
- ‘Calm Down’ – Rema and Selena Gomez
- ‘Cruel Summer’ – Taylor Swift
- ‘Flowers’ – Miley Cyrus
- ‘Kill Bill’ – SZA
- ‘vampire’ – Olivia Rodrigo
(New for 2024) Pop Artist of the Year
- Doja Cat
- Miley Cyrus
- Olivia Rodrigo
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
Artist of the Year
- Drake
- Jelly Roll
- Luke Combs
- Miley Cyrus
- Morgan Wallen
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Shakira
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
- Usher
Duo/Group of the Year
- (G)I-DLE
- Blink-182
- Dan + Shay
- Fall Out Boy
- Foo Fighters
- Jonas Brothers
- Måneskin
- OneRepublic
- Paramore
- Parmalee
Best Collaboration
- ‘All My Life’ – Lil Durk ft. J. Cole
- ‘Barbie World (with Aqua)’ – Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice
- ‘Boy’s a liar Pt.2’ – PinkPantheress and Ice Spice
- ‘Calm Down’– Rema and Selena Gomez
- ‘Creepin’’ – Metro Boomin with The Weeknd and 21 Savage
- ‘Good Good’ – Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage
- ‘Rich Flex’ – Drake and 21 Savage
- ‘Thank God’ – Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown
- ‘Tomorrow 2’ – GloRilla with Cardi B
- ‘TQG’ – Karol G and Shakira
Best New Artist (Pop):
- David Kushner
- Doechii
- Jelly Roll
- Rema
- Stephen Sanchez
Country Song of the Year
- ‘Fast Car’ – Luke Combs
- ‘Heart Like A Truck’ – Lainey Wilson
- ‘Last Night’ – Morgan Wallen
- ‘Rock and A Hard Place’ – Bailey Zimmerman
- ‘Thank God’ – Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown
Country Artist of the Year
- Jason Aldean
- Jelly Roll
- Lainey Wilson
- Luke Combs
- Morgan Wallen
Best New Artist (Country)
- Corey Kent
- Jackson Dean
- Jelly Roll
- Megan Moroney
- Nate Smith
Hip Hop Song of the Year
- ‘All My Life’ – Lil Durk ft. J. Cole
- ‘fukumean’ – Gunna
- ‘Just Wanna Rock’ – Lil Uzi Vert
- ‘Rich Flex’ – Drake and 21 Savage
- ‘Tomorrow 2’ – GloRilla with Cardi B
Hip Hop Artist of the Year:
- 21 Savage
- Drake
- Future
- Gunna
- Lil Durk
Best New Artist (Hip-Hop):
- Doechii
- Ice Spice
- Lola Brooke
- Sexyy Red
- Young Nudy
R&B Song of the Year:
- ‘Creepin’’ – Metro Boomin with The Weeknd and 21 Savage
- ‘CUFF IT’ – Beyoncé
- ‘Good Good’ – Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage
- ‘On My Mama’ – Victoria Monét
- ‘Snooze’ – SZA
R&B Artist of the Year:
- Beyoncé
- Brent Faiyaz
- Chris Brown
- SZA
- Usher
Best New Artist (R&B):
- Coco Jones
- Fridayy
- Kenya Vaun
- October London
- Victoria Monét
Alternative Song of the Year:
- ‘Lost’ – Linkin Park
- ‘Love From The Other Side’ – Fall Out Boy
- ‘One More Time’ – Blink-182
- ‘Rescued’ – Foo Fighters
- ‘This Is Why’ – Paramore
Alternative Artist of the Year:
- Blink-182
- Fall Out Boy
- Foo Fighters
- Green Day
- Paramore
Best New Artist (Alt and Rock)
- Bad Omens
- HARDY
- Jelly Roll
- Lovejoy
- Noah Kahan
Rock Song of the Year
- ‘72 Seasons’ – Metallica
- ‘Dead Don’t Die’ – Shinedown
- ‘Lost’ – Linkin Park
- ‘Need A Favor’ – Jelly Roll
- ‘Rescued’ – Foo Fighters
Rock Artist of the Year
- Disturbed
- Foo Fighters
- Jelly Roll
- Metallica
- Shinedown
Dance Song of the Year
- ‘10:35’ – Tiësto ft. Tate McRae
- ‘Baby Don’t Hurt Me’ – David Guetta, Anne-Marie and Coi Leray
- ‘Padam Padam’ – Kylie Minogue
- ‘Praising You’ – Rita Ora ft. Fatboy Slim
- ‘Strangers’ – Kenya Grace
Dance Artist of the Year
- Anabel Englund
- David Guetta
- Illenium
- Kylie Minogue
- Tiësto
Latin Pop/Urban Song of the Year
- ‘La Bachata’ – Manuel Turizo
- ‘La Bebe (remix)’ – Yng Lvcas and Peso Pluma
- ‘Lala’ – Myke Towers
- ‘Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53’ – Shakira and Bizarrap
- ‘TQG’ – Karol G and Shakira
Latin Pop/Urban Artist of the Year:
- Bad Bunny
- Feid
- Karol G
- Manuel Turizo
- Shakira
Best New Artist (Latin Pop / Urban):
- Bad Gyal
- GALE
- Mora
- Yng Lvcas
- Young Miko
Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
- ‘Bebe Dame’ – Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera
- ‘Ella Baila Sola’ – Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma
- ‘Indispensable’ – Carin León
- ‘Qué Onda Perdida’ – Grupo Firme ft. Gerardo Coronel
- ‘Qué Vuelvas’ – Carin León and Grupo Frontera
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:
- Calibre 50
- Carin León
- El Fantasma
- Grupo Frontera
- Peso Pluma
Best New Artist (Regional Mexican):
- Gabito Ballesteros
- Gerardo Coronel
- Grupo Frontera
- Junior H
- Peso Pluma
(New for 2024) K-pop Artist of the Year:
- (G)I-DLE
- Jung Kook
- NCT Dream
- Seventeen
- Stray Kids
(New for 2024) K-pop Song of the Year:
- ‘Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)’ – ATEEZ
- ‘Cupid (Twin Version)’ – FIFTY FIFTY
- ‘S-Class’ – Stray Kids
- ‘Seven’ Jung Kook ft. Latto
- ‘Super Shy’ – NewJeans
(New for 2024) Best New Artist (K-pop):
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- NewJeans
- RIIZE
- xikers
- ZEROBASEONE
Producer of the Year:
- Carter Lang
- Dan Nigro
- Jack Antonoff
- Kid Harpoon
- Rob Bisel
Songwriter of the Year:
- Aldae
- Ashley Gorley
- J Kash
- Jack Antonoff
- Michael Ross Pollack
Best Lyrics: Socially Voted Category
- ‘Dial Drunk’ – Noah Kahan
- ‘Flowers’ – Miley Cyrus
- ‘Greedy’ – Tate McRae
- ‘Houdini’ – Dua Lipa
- ‘Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version)’ – Taylor Swift
- ‘Last Night’ – Morgan Wallen
- ‘Lovin On Me’ – Jack Harlow
- ‘Nonsense’ – Sabrina Carpenter
- ‘Paint The Town Red’ – Doja Cat
- ‘vampire’ – Olivia Rodrigo
- ‘Water’ – Tyla
- ‘What Was I Made For?’ – Billie Eilish
Best Music Video: Socially Voted Category
- ‘3D’ – Jung Kook ft. Jack Harlow
- ‘Dance The Night’ – Dua Lipa
- ‘FLOWER’ – JISOO
- ‘Flowers’ – Miley Cyrus
- ‘I’m Good (Blue)’ – Bebe Rexha and David Guetta
- ‘Kill Bill’ – SZA
- ‘La Bebe (Remix)’ – Yng Lvcas and Peso Pluma
- ‘Paint The Town Red’ – Doja Cat
- ‘Seven’ – Jung Kook ft. Latto
- ‘TQG’ – Karol G and Shakira
- ‘vampire’ – Olivia Rodrigo
- ‘What Was I Made For?’ – Billie Eilish
Best Fan Army: Socially Voted Category
- Agnation
- ATINY
- Barbz
- Beyhive
- BTS Army
Social Star Award: Socially Voted Category
- Alex Warren
- David Kushner
- Flyana Boss
- Gracie Abrams
- Jessie Murph
- Megan Moroney
- Natalie Jane
- Noah Kahan
Favorite Tour Photographer: Socially Voted Category
- Alfredo Flores – Sabrina Carpenter
- Anna Lee – Coldplay
- Carianne Older – Charlie Puth
- Catherine Powell – Kelsea Ballerini
- Cynthia Parkhurst – Jonas Brothers
- David Lehr – Morgan Wallen
- Joshua Halling – Louis Tomlinson
- Mason Poole – Beyoncé
- Matty Vogel – Misterwives
- Ravie B – Adele
- Ryan Fleming – 5 Seconds of Summer
- Sanjay Parikh – Shinedown
TikTok Bop of the Year: Socially Voted Category
- ‘Boy’s a liar Pt. 2’ – PinkPantheress and Ice Spice
- ‘Collide (Sped Up Remix)’ – Justine Skye
- ‘Cruel Summer’ – Taylor Swift
- ‘Cupid (Twin Version)’ – FIFTY FIFTY
- ‘Daylight’ – David Kushner
- ‘Her Way (Sped Up)’ – Party Next Door
- ‘If We Ever Broke Up’ – Mae Stephens
- ‘Paint The Town Red’ – Doja Cat
- ‘Water’ – Tyla
- ‘What It Is (Solo Version)’ – Doechii
- ‘What Was I Made For?’ – Billie Eilish
Favorite On Screen: Socially Voted Category
- ‘j-hope IN THE BOX’
- ‘Love To Love You, Donna Summer’
- Louis Tomlinson ‘All of Those Voices’
- ‘Prince: The Final Secret’
- ‘Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé’
- ‘Save Me’ Jelly Roll
- ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’
- ‘TLC Forever’
Favorite Debut Album: Socially Voted Category
- GOLDEN – Jung Kook
- In Pieces – Chlöe
- Layover – V
- Lucky – Megan Moroney
- Mirror – Lauren Spencer Smith
- My 21st Century Blues – Raye
- Religiously – Bailey Zimmerman
- Snow Angel – Reneé Rapp
- Tyler Hubbard – Tyler Hubbard
Favorite Tour Style: Socially Voted Category
- Beyoncé
- Carrie Underwood
- Doja Cat
- Elton John
- Harry Styles
- Jonas Brothers
- Madonna
- Måneskin
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Shania Twain
- SZA
- Taylor Swift
