The winners of the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards have been announced! The nominees for the annual awards show consisted of big names like Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Doja Cat, Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Justin Bieber, and more.
The American singer-songwriter and actor Lenny Kravitz served as the host of the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2023. Read on to learn the names of the celebs who took the heart-shaped trophy home.
Here’s all you need to know about iHeartRadio Music Awards 2023
For those of you who are unaware, let us share with you, this year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 27, 2023, Monday, and the awards were broadcast live on Fox.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards honored the most-played artists as well as songs across various iHeartRadio stations and the app in 2022. The voting for the awards opened in May.
Which artist was the big winner at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2023?
Taylor Swift and Harry Styles were among the top winners of the night. Swift took home the award for song of the year for her hit track Anti-Hero which has more than 100 million views on YouTube. On the other hand, Styles won the trophy for artist of the year.
In addition to this, Taylor also received the Innovator Award for her impact globally to pop culture. As per iHeartRadio, the Emmy-winning singer has not only had a successful music career but has also been an “advocate for women’s rights and the LGBTQ+ community, using her music and platform to inspire young people to use their voting power.”
Phoebe Bridgers presented the award to Swift. In her award-winning speech, Swift mentioned that she was “flattered” to receive the award. She also shed some light on her career and said, she always tried to “make the right decision” for herself at the time “whether or not it had ever been successfully done before.”
The Snow on the Beach crooner stated that “coolest ideas or moves or choices are the new ones, ones that set a new precedent.” She also offered a token of thanks to her fans for supporting her in her career decisions whether it be “switching genres or rerecording all of my old music.”
The Grammy winner further added, “But I do want to say the thing with these exciting nights and moments and specifically this award that i’m so lucky to have gotten is they’re shining a light on the choices I made that worked out.”
Swift went on to say, “The hundreds or thousands of dumb ideas that I’ve had are what led me to my good ideas.” She also encouraged everyone to “give yourself permission to fail.” She continued, “I try as hard as I can not to fail because it’s embarrassing but I do give myself permission to and you should too. So go easy on yourself. ”
The Pennsylvania native concluded by saying, “Make the right choices that make sense for you and someone one day might think you’re innovative.”
Pink was honored with the Icon Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2023
During the award show, Pink picked up the Icon Award for “her impact on pop culture, longevity and continued relevance as a touring and radio force with a loyal fan base worldwide.”
In her beautiful acceptance speech, the Just Give Me a Reason singer spoke about all the good things in her life and career including her rocky relationship with her husband Carey Hart. She started by saying, “Thank you iHeart[Radio] for this moment.”
The Grammy winner said, “It has been said that miracles are often associated with icons. Kelly Clarkson singing with me, and Pat Benatar singing one of my songs, two of the greatest voices alive, being on stage, doing what I love with people that I love with all of my heart — and my babies in the audience — this feels like a Christmas miracle.”
The What About Us hitmaker also talked about her two kids, whom she shares with her husband Carey. She continued, “I’m grateful to be alive. I’m grateful I get to do this with my one precious life. Most of all, Willow and Jameson, I’m grateful to be your mama.”
Pink also thanked her manager Roger Davies and gave a shoutout to her muse husband Carey Hart and wrapped up her speech by saying, “If he loved me perfectly I would have nothing to say.”
The complete list of 2023 iHeartRadio Music Award winners is here
Song of the Year
“About Damn Time”- Lizzo
“Anti-Hero”- Taylor Swift (WINNER)
“As It Was”- Harry Styles
“Big Energy”- Latto
“Enemy (from the series Arcane League of Legends)”- Imagine Dragons
“First Class”- Jack Harlow
“Ghost”- Justin Bieber
“Heat Waves” – Glass Animals
“INDUSTRY BABY” – Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
“Woman” – Doja Cat
Artist of the Year
Beyoncé
Doja Cat
Drake
Dua Lipa
Harry Styles (WINNER)
Jack Harlow
Justin Bieber
Lizzo
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Best Duo/Group of the Year
AJR
Black Eyed Peas
BLACKPINK
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
Glass Animals
Imagine Dragons (WINNER)
Måneskin
OneRepublic
Parmalee
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Best Collaboration
“Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)”- Elle King & Miranda Lambert
“Cold Heart”- Elton John & Dua Lipa
“half of my hometown”- Kelsea Ballerini ft. Kenny Chesney
“I Like You (A Happier Song)” – Post Malone ft. Doja Cat
“INDUSTRY BABY” – Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
“One Right Now”- Post Malone & The Weeknd
“Sweetest Pie” – Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa
“Unholy” – Sam Smith & Kim Petras (WINNER)
“WAIT FOR U” – Future ft. Drake & Tems
“You Right” – Doja Cat ft. The Weeknd
Best New Pop Artist
Dove Cameron
GAYLE
Jax (WINNER)
Nicky Youre
Steve Lacy
Country Song of the Year
“Buy Dirt” – Jordan Davis ft. Luke Bryan
“half of my hometown” – Kelsea Ballerini ft. Kenny Chesney
“She Had Me At Heads Carolina” – Cole Swindell (WINNER)
“The Kind of Love We Make” – Luke Combs
“Wasted On You” – Morgan Wallen
Country Artist of the Year
Carrie Underwood
Jason Aldean
Kane Brown
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen (WINNER)
Best New Country Artist
Bailey Zimmerman
Cody Johnson (WINNER)
Elle King
Elvie Shane
Priscilla Block
Afrobeats Artist of the Year
Burna Boy
CKay
Fireboy DML
Tems (WINNER)
Wizkid (WINNER)
Hip-Hop Song of the Year
“F.N.F. (Let’s Go)”- Hitkidd & GloRilla
“First Class” – Jack Harlow
“Girls Want Girls” – Drake ft. Lil Baby
“Super Gremlin”- Kodak Black
“WAIT FOR U” – Future ft. Drake & Tems (WINNER)
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Drake (WINNER)
Future
Kodak Black
Lil Baby
Moneybagg Yo
Best New Hip-Hop Artist
B-Lovee
GloRilla (WINNER)
Latto (WINNER)
Nardo Wick
SleazyWorld Go
R&B Song of the Year
“BREAK MY SOUL” – Beyoncé
“Free Mind” – Tems
“Hrs And Hrs” – Muni Long
“I Hate U”- SZA (WINNER)
“Smokin Out The Window” – Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
R&B Artist of the Year
Blast
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
Muni Long
SZA (WINNER)
Yung Bleu
Best New R&B Artist
Blast
Brent Faiyaz
Muni Long (WINNER) Steve Lacy Tems
