2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards

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2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards
2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards logo.png
DateMarch 22, 2022 (2022-03-22)
Location Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles
CountryUnited States
Hosted by LL Cool J
Most awards Olivia RodrigoSilk Sonic (3 each)
Most nominations
Website news.iheart.com/awards
Television/radio coverage
Network Fox
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The 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 22, 2022, and was broadcast live on Fox from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT. [1] The ceremony was returned to its traditional March schedule after the last two events were altered or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was hosted by American rapper and actor LL Cool J. [2]

Contents

During the ceremony Jennifer Lopez was honored with the Icon Award for be "cemented in history as a global icon and the ultimate multihyphenate". [3] Megan Thee Stallion was recognized with the first Trailblazer Award. [4]

Performances

Performers were announced on March 9, 2022, through the iHeartRadio website. [5]

Performers at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Performer(s)Song(s)
LL Cool J
DJ Z-Trip
Jabbawockeez
Medley:
"Mama Said Knock You Out"
"Flava in Ya Ear"
"Rampage"
"The Boomin' System"
"Rock the Bells"
Måneskin "Beggin'"
"I Wanna Be Your Slave"
John Legend
Charlie Puth
Duet:
"See You Again"
"Ordinary People"
"Light Switch"
Jennifer Lopez "On My Way"
"Get Right"
Jason Aldean Medley:
"Dirt Road Anthem"
"Trouble with a Heartbreak"
"If I Didn't Love You"
Megan Thee Stallion "Megan's Piano"
"Sweetest Pie" (with Dua Lipa)

Winners and nominees

iHeartRadio announced the nominees on January 27, 2022. [6]

Winners are listed first and in bold [7] [8]

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 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
Best New Rock ArtistBest Comeback Album
(socially voted)
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 Tour Photographer
(socially voted)
TikTok Bop of the Year
(socially voted)
TikTok Songwriter of the Year
(socially voted)
  • Jax
    • Aston
    • Sarah Barrios
    • Alexa Chalnick
    • Ellie Dixon
    • Cassa Jackson
    • Peytan Porter
    • vaultboy
    • Lauren Weintraub
Producer of the YearSongwriter of the Year
Tour of the YearIcon Award
Trailblazer AwardiHeartRadio Chart Ruler Award

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