iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced today 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature special appearances by Becky G, Billy Idol, Feid, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Joel McHale, Kekoa Kekumano, Kelsea Ballerini, Offset, Robin Thicke, Scott Caan, Sexyy Red, Victoria Monét and more. Additionally, Gracie Abrams will also receive the 2025 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award. The event will air LIVE from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, March 17 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX and will broadcast live on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. Hosted by LL COOL J, the event will feature performances by Gracie Abrams, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, GloRilla, Kenny Chesney, Muni Long, Nelly, Tori Kelly and more.
The 12th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2024, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2025. The show will feature award presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise guests and collaborations and will showcase the stories of the winning artists’ road to #1.
Additionally, 13-time Grammy Award, Academy Award and Golden Globe Award winning artist Lady Gaga will be honored with the 2025 iHeartRadio Innovator Award, Mariah Carey, the elusive chanteuse and best-selling female artist of all time, will be honored with the 2025 iHeartRadio Icon Award and Nelly will receive the 2025 iHeartRadio Landmark Award.