2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards: The Complete List Of Nominees And Winners
Miss the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards? Here's the entire list of the night's winners.
On Sunday, March 11, 2018, the music industry's biggest pop stars gathered at The Forum in Los Angeles for the fifth annual iHeartRadio Music Awards. Hosted by Hailey Baldwin and DJ Khaled, the star-studded event brought the crowd to its feet with amazing performances by the likes of Cardi B, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, and Eminem, and also boasted the exclusive world premiere of Taylor Swift's music video for "Delicate."
Similarly to other awards shows this season, political commentary was at the forefront throughout the evening, as Baldwin, Big Sean, Eminem, and more addressed gun violence.
While Bon Jovi won the first-ever Icon Award in celebration of the band's 35-year career, Chance the Rapper accepted the Innovator Award for his groundbreaking accomplishments in music and philanthropy, and Cabello took home the first-ever Fangirls Award for pushing boundaries with her music and activism.
Of course, the most important part of the iHeartRadio Music Awards is to celebrate the biggest names in music who were featured on radio stations across the country in 2017. Below is the complete list of the event's nominees and winners (via E! News).
iHeartRadio Icon Award:
WINNER: Bon Jovi
iHeartRadio Fangirls Award:
WINNER: Camila Cabello
Innovator Award:
WINNER: Chance the Rapper
Song of the Year:
"Despacito" – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
WINNER: "Shape Of You" – Ed Sheeran
"Something Just Like This" – The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
"That's What I Like" – Bruno Mars
"Wild Thoughts" – DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller
Female Artist of the Year:
Alessia Cara
Halsey
P!NK
Rihanna
WINNER: Taylor Swift
Male Artist of the Year:
Bruno Mars
Charlie Puth
WINNER: Ed Sheeran
Shawn Mendes
The Weeknd
Best Duo/Group of the Year:
Imagine Dragons
WINNER: Maroon 5
Migos
Portugal. The Man
The Chainsmokers
Best New Artist:
WINNER: Cardi B
Niall Horan
Luke Combs
Christian Nodal
Judah & the Lion
Ozuna
Khalid
Best Collaboration:
"Despacito" – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
"Don't Wanna Know" – Maroon 5 featuring Kendrick Lamar
WINNER: "Something Just Like This" – The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
"Stay" – Zedd and Alessia Cara
"Wild Thoughts" – DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller
Best New Pop Artist:
Camila Cabello
Julia Michaels
WINNER: Liam Payne
Logic
Niall Horan
Alternative Rock Song of the Year:
"Believer" – Imagine Dragons
WINNER: "Feel It Still" – Portugal. The Man
"Thunder" – Imagine Dragons
"Walk On Water" – Thirty Seconds To Mars
"Wish I Knew You" – The Revivalists
Alternative Rock Artist of the Year:
Cage The Elephant
WINNER: Imagine Dragons
Judah & The Lion
Kings Of Leon
Portugal. The Man
Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist:
Greta Van Fleet
WINNER: Judah & The Lion
K.Flay
Rag'n'Bone Man
The Revivalists
Rock Song of the Year:
"Go To War" – Nothing More
"Help" – Papa Roach
WINNER: "Run" – Foo Fighters
"Rx (Medicate)"" – Theory of a Deadman
"Song #3" – Stone Sour
Rock Artist of the Year:
Foo Fighters
Highly Suspect
WINNER: Metallica
Papa Roach
Royal Blood
Country Song of the Year:
WINNER: "Body Like A Back Road" – Sam Hunt
"Dirt On My Boots" – Jon Pardi
"Hurricane" – Luke Combs
"Small Town Boy" – Dustin Lynch
"Unforgettable" – Thomas Rhett
Country Artist of the Year:
Blake Shelton
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Sam Hunt
WINNER: Thomas Rhett
Best New Country Artist:
Brett Young
Jon Pardi
Kane Brown
Lauren Alaina
WINNER: Luke Combs
Dance Song of the Year:
"It Ain't Me" – Kygo and Selena Gomez
"No Promises" – Cheat Codes featuring Demi Lovato
"Rockabye" – Clean Bandit and Anne-Marie featuring Sean Paul
"Something Just Like This" – The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
WINNER: "Stay" – Zedd and Alessia Cara
Dance Artist of the Year:
Calvin Harris
Cheat Codes
Kygo
WINNER: The Chainsmokers
Zedd
Hip-Hop Song of the Year:
"Bad and Boujee" – Migos featuring Lil Uzi Vert
"Bodak Yellow" – Cardi B
"HUMBLE." – Kendrick Lamar
"Rockstar" – Post Malone
WINNER: "Wild Thoughts" – DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:
DJ Khaled
Drake
Future
WINNER: Kendrick Lamar
Migos
Best New Hip-Hop Artist:
21 Savage
WINNER: Cardi B
GoldLink
Lil Uzi Vert
Playboi Carti
R&B Song of the Year:
"B.E.D." – Jacquees
"Location" – Khalid
"Love Galore" – SZA featuring Travis Scott
"Redbone" – Childish Gambino
WINNER: "That's What I Like" – Bruno Mars
R&B Artist of the Year:
WINNER: Bruno Mars
Childish Gambino
Khalid
Rihanna
The Weeknd
Best New R&B Artist:
6LACK
Kehlani
Kevin Ross
WINNER: Khalid
SZA
Latin Song of the Year:
WINNER: "Despacito" – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
"El Amante" – Nicky Jam
"Hey DJ" – CNCO
"Mi Gente" – J Balvin featuring Willy William
"Súbeme La Radio" – Enrique Iglesias
Latin Artist of the Year:
CNCO
J Balvin
WINNER: Luis Fonsi
Nicky Jam
Shakira
Best New Latin Artist:
WINNER: Abraham Mateo
Bad Bunny
Danny Ocean
Karol G
Ozuna
Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
"Adios Amor" – Christian Nodal
"Ella Es Mi Mujer" – Banda Carnaval
WINNER: "Las Ultras" – Calibre 50
"Regresa Hermosa" – Gerardo Ortiz
"Siempre Te Voy A Querer" – Calibre 50
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:
Banda Carnaval
Banda Los Recoditos
Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga
WINNER: Calibre 50
Gerardo Ortiz
Best New Regional Mexican Artist:
WINNER: Christian Nodal
Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey
El Fantasma
Ulices Chaidez y Sus Plebes
Producer of the Year:
Andrew "Pop" Wansel and Warren "Oak" Felder
WINNER: Andrew Watt
Benny Blanco
Justin Tranter
Steve Mac
Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category
"Bodak Yellow" – Cardi B
"Despacito" – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
"There's Nothing Holding Me Back" – Shawn Mendes
"Look What You Made Me Do" – Taylor Swift
"Perfect" – Ed Sheeran
WINNER: "Slow Hands" – Niall Horan
Best Cover Song: *Socially Voted Category
"All We Got" – Shawn Mendes
"Bad Liar" – HAIM
"Issues" – Niall Horan
"Lost" – Khalid
"Say You Won't Let Go" – Camila Cabello and Machine Gun Kelly
WINNER: "The Chain" – Harry Styles
"Touch" – Ed Sheeran
"The Tribute Song" – Thirty Seconds To Mars
Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell: *Socially Voted Category
Arianators – Ariana Grande
Beliebers – Justin Bieber
WINNER: BTS – BTS
Camilizers – Camila Cabello
EXO-L – EXO
Harmonizers – Fifth Harmony
Lovatics – Demi Lovato
Mendes Army – Shawn Mendes
Mixers – Little Mix
Selenators – Selena Gomez
Smilers – Miley Cyrus
Swifties – Taylor Swift
Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category
"Bad Liar" – Selena Gomez
"Bodak Yellow" – Cardi B
"Despacito" – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
"I'm The One" – DJ Khaled
"Look What You Made Me Do" – Taylor Swift
"Malibu" – Miley Cyrus
"New Rules" – Dua Lipa
"Shape Of You" – Ed Sheeran
WINNER: "Sign Of The Times" – Harry Styles
"Sorry Not Sorry" – Demi Lovato
"Swish Swish" – Katy Perry
"That's What I Like" – Bruno Mars
"There's Nothing Holding Me Back" – Shawn Mendes
Social Star Award: *Socially Voted Category
Andrew Huang
WINNER: Anitta
Christian Collins
Conor Maynard
dodie
Gabbie Hanna
JoJo Siwa
Mariah Belgrod
Max & Harvey
RoomieOfficial
Cutest Musician's Pet: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category
Batman – Demi Lovato
Bear Rexha – Bebe Rexha
Nugget – Katy Perry
Olivia – Taylor Swift
Pig Pig – Miley Cyrus
WINNER: Toulouse – Ariana Grande
Best Boy Band: *Socially Voted Category
AJR
WINNER: BTS
CNCO
In Real Life
PRETTYMUCH
The Vamps
Why Don't We
Best Solo Breakout: *Socially Voted Category
Camila Cabello
Harry Styles
Liam Payne
WINNER: Louis Tomlinson
Niall Horan
Best Remix: *Socially Voted Category
"Bon Appétit" – Katy Perry, Migos and 3LAU
"Despacito" – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
"do re mi" " – blackbear featuring Gucci Mane
"Friends" – Justin Bieber and BloodPop with Julia Michaels
"Havana" – Camila Cabello and Daddy Yankee
"Homemade Dynamite" – Lorde, Khalid, Post Malone and SZA
"May I Have This Dance" – Francis & The Lights featuring Chance The Rapper
"Mi Gente" – J Balvin and Willy William featuring Beyoncé
WINNER: "Reggaetón Lento" – CNCO and Little Mix