2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards

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2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards
DateMay 27, 2021 (2021-05-27)
Location Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles
CountryUnited States
Hosted by Usher
Most awards The Weeknd (5)
Most nominations
Website news.iheart.com/awards
Television/radio coverage
Network Fox
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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]

Contents

Performances

Performers were announced on May 11, 2021, through the iHeartRadio website. [3]

Performers at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards
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

iHeartRadio 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
Male Artist of the YearBest Duo/Group of the Year
Album of the Year (per genre)Best Collaboration
Best New Pop ArtistAlternative Rock Song of the Year
Alternative Rock Artist of the YearBest New Rock/Alternative Artist
Rock Song of the YearRock Artist of the Year
Country Song of the YearCountry Artist of the Year
Best New Country ArtistDance Song of the Year
Dance Artist of the YearHip-Hop Song of the Year
Hip-Hop Artist of the YearBest New Hip-Hop Artist
R&B Song of the YearR&B Artist of the Year
Best New R&B ArtistLatin Pop/Reggaeton Song of the Year
Latin Pop/Reggaeton Artist of the YearBest New Latin Artist
Regional Mexican Song of the YearRegional Mexican Artist of the Year
  • "Se Me Olvidó" – Christian Nodal
    • "Palabra De Hombre" – El Fantasma
    • "Solo Tú" – Calibre 50
    • "Te Volvería A Elegir" – Calibre 50
    • "Yo Ya No Vuelvo Contigo" – Lenin Ramírez featuring Grupo Firme
Producer of the YearSongwriter of the Year
Best Lyrics
(socially voted)		Best Cover Song
(socially voted)
Best Fan Army
(socially voted)		 Best Music Video
(socially voted)
Social Star Award
(socially voted)		Favorite Music Video Choreography
(socially voted)
TikTok Bop of the Year
(socially voted)		Label of the Year
Titanium Artist of the YearTitanium Song of the Year
Icon Award

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References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
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