2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards

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2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards
DateMarch 22, 2022 (2022-03-22)
LocationShrine Auditorium, Los Angeles
CountryUnited States
Hosted byLL Cool J
Most awardsOlivia RodrigoSilk Sonic (3 each)
Most nominations
Websitenews.iheart.com/awards
Television/radio coverage
NetworkFox
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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]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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 Year Best Duo/Group of the Year
Album of the Year (per genre) Best Collaboration
Best New Pop Artist Alternative Rock Song of the Year
Alternative Rock Artist of the Year Best New Alternative Artist
Rock Song of the Year Rock Artist of the Year
Country Song of the Year Country Artist of the Year
Best New Country Artist Dance Song of the Year
Dance Artist of the Year Hip-Hop Song of the Year
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year Best New Hip-Hop Artist
R&B Song of the Year R&B Artist of the Year
Best New R&B Artist Latin Pop/Reggaeton Song of the Year
Latin Pop/Reggaeton Artist of the Year Best New Latin Artist
Regional Mexican Song of the Year Regional Mexican Artist of the Year
Best New Rock Artist Best 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 Year Songwriter of the Year
Tour of the Year Icon Award
Trailblazer Award iHeartRadio Chart Ruler Award

References[edit]

  1. ^ Fields, Taylor (January 27, 2022). "2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards: See The Full List of Nominees". iHeartRadio. Archived from the original on January 30, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "LL Cool J to Host and Perform During the 2022 "iHeartRadio Music Awards" on Tuesday, March 22, Live on FOX" (Press release). Fox. February 24, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
  3. ^ Aniftos, Rania (March 23, 2022). "Jennifer Lopez Tearfully Accepts Icon Award at 2022 iHeartRadio Awards: 'I'm Just Getting Started'". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  4. ^ Tracy, Brianne (March 22, 2022). "Megan Thee Stallion Accepts Trailblazer Award at iHeartRadio Music Awards 2022: 'I Will Keep Showing Up'". People. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Fields, Taylor (March 9, 2022). "2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards: LL Cool J, Jason Aldean & More To Perform". iHeartRadio. Archived from the original on April 5, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  6. ^ Grein, Paul (January 27, 2022). "Justin Bieber Leads 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominations". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 27, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  7. ^ "2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards: See The Full List Of Winners | iHeartRadio". iHeartRadio Music Awards. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
  8. ^ "2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards: The Complete Winners List | Entertainment Tonight". www.etonline.com. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
  9. ^ "Megan Thee Stallion Pies Dancer In The Face During Red-Hot Performance". iHeart. Retrieved March 23, 2022.