The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards are happening tonight (Thursday, March 26)!

The awards show will air live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Fox on Thursday night (March 26) from 8-10 p.m. ET and on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app, and a ton of stars will hit the stage to present and perform throughout the evening.

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You can access Fox on live TV streaming platforms like Sling TV, Fubo and Hulu with Live TV, many of which offer free trials.

The ceremony will be hosted by Ludacris this year, and will feature a special appearance by the most nominated artist of the night, Taylor Swift.

John Mellencamp will be presented with this year’s iHeartRadio Icon Award by his daughter, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp.

Ludacris will receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award in addition to hosting and performing, and Miley Cyrus will be presented the 2026 iHeartRadio Innovator Award.

Alex Warren will receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award.

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The 13th annual awards show honors the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2025.

Performers

Alex Warren
John Mellencamp
Lainey Wilson
RAYE
Kehlani
Ludacris
TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue

Presenters and special guests:

Donnie Wahlberg
Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg
Shaboozey
Vin Diesel
Alysa Liu
Ne-Yo
Nicole Scherzinger
Nikki Glaser
Sombr
Weezer

Find out who is nominated at this year’s ceremony.

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