Taylor Swift was voted the Artist of the Year at the 12th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards. The event took place in Los Angeles on Monday. The Grammy winner did not attend the event but sent a pre-recorded message for her fans in which she teased new projects and said, “exciting things coming up.”
After *NSYNC’s Lance Bass and Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean introduced Swift as the award winner — as well as the winner for Pop Artist of the Year and Tour of the Year — a video of the hitmaker played on the big screen at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.
Swift led the nominations this year with nine awards, followed by Jelly Roll, SZA and 21 Savage with eight nods each and Olivia Rodrigo at seven.
Taylor Swift’s speech
“Hey! I wanted to say thank you so much to anyone who voted for this award,” the Grammy winner said in the pre-recorded message. Swift was dressed in a blue top and a gold necklace.
“iHeart, you’ve also just been so incredibly supportive throughout my entire career, but especially this year has been pretty spectacular. I am so grateful for that.”
Swift also took a moment to shout out to her fans for their support in listening to her music and showing up to her record-breaking Eras Tour. “You know, to the fans, it is completely up to you to choose how you spend your time, what concerts you want to go to, what music you want to make the soundtrack of your life. And to anyone who has included me in those choices, I am so, so, so thankful for that,” she shared.
She continued, “We have so many exciting things ahead of us. I’m continuing on with the tour and, most importantly, I have a brand new album called The Tortured Poets Department, which comes out on April 19. I cannot wait to share it with you.”
“So, thank you for voting for me for this incredible honor — artist of the year,” the singer-songwriter’s thoughtful speech concluded. “I am so blown away and so thankful and I just can’t wait to keep having fun with you guys because we have a lot of exciting things coming up. Thank you so much.”
A few special honours were announced ahead of this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards, with Cher receiving the Icon Award, and Beyoncé taking home the Innovator Award.
See the complete list of 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards winners below:
Song of the Year
“Kill Bill” – SZA
Pop Album of the Year
Olivia Rodrigo – GUTS
Pop Song of the Year
“Flowers” – Miley Cyrus
Pop Artist of the Year
Taylor Swift
Artist of the Year
Taylor Swift
Duo/Group of the Year
OneRepublic
Best Collaboration
“Calm Down”- Rema and Selena Gomez
Best New Artist (Pop)
Jelly Roll
Country Song of the Year
“Heart Like a Truck” – Lainey Wilson
Country Artist of the Year
Morgan Wallen
Best New Artist (Country)
Jelly Roll
Hip-Hop Album of the Year
Metro Boomin – Heroes & Villians
Country Song of the Year
“Heart Like a Truck” – Lainey Wilson
Country Artist of the Year
Morgan Wallen
Best New Artist (Country)
Jelly Roll
Hip-Hop Album of the Year
Metro Boomin – Heroes & Villians
Alternative Song of the Year
“One More Time” – Blink-182
Alternative Artist of the Year
Fall Out Boy — WINNER
Best New Artist (Alt and Rock)
Noah Kahan
Rock Album of the Year
Metallica – 72 Seasons
Rock Song of the Year
“Lost” – Linkin Park
Rock Artist of the Year
Foo Fighters
Dance Song of the Year
“Strangers” – Kenya Grace
Dance Artist of the Year
Tiësto
Latin Pop / Urban Song of the Year
“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” – Shakira and Bizarrap
Latin Pop / Urban Artist of the Year
Karol G
Best New Artist (Latin Pop / Urban)
Young Miko
Regional Mexican Album of the Year
Peso Pluma – Genesis
Regional Mexican Song of the Year
“Ella Baila Sola” – Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year
Peso Pluma
Best New Artist (Regional Mexican)
Peso Pluma
K-pop Album of the Year
Stray Kids – 5-Star
K-pop Artist of the Year
Jung Kook
K-pop Song of the Year
“Cupid (Twin Version)” – FIFTY FIFTY
Best New Artist (K-pop)
NewJeans
Producer of the Year
Jack Antonoff
Songwriter of the Year
Ashley Gorley
Best Lyrics
“Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version)” – Taylor Swift
Best Music Video
“Seven” – Jung Kook ft. Latto
Best Fan Army
BTS Army
Social Star Award
Gracie Abrams
Favorite Tour Photographer
Joshua Halling – Louis Tomlinson
TikTok Bop of the Year
“Cruel Summer” – Taylor Swift
Favorite On Screen
j-hope IN THE BOX
Favorite Tour Style
Taylor Swift
Favorite Debut Album
Layover – V