Taylor Swift Leads 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Winner List
Taylor Swift dominated the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles. She left the Dolby Theatre with seven trophies, including Artist of the Year and Best Pop Album for The Life of a Showgirl.
Swift’s acceptance and message
Swift delivered multiple speeches during the broadcast. She urged young artists to hone their craft away from online scrutiny.
She said she spent thousands of hours practicing privately as a teenager. Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu presented the Artist of the Year prize.
Onstage details and personal notes
Swift accepted awards in a seafoam green velvet corset and matching miniskirt. Her fiancé, Travis Kelce, attended in the front row.
She credited fans and her recent Eras Tour for inspiring the new album’s upbeat energy. The couple’s engagement had been announced in August.
Overview of the night
The ceremony honored artists across genres. Filmogaz.com compiled the official winner list for readers.
The event featured performances, presenters and genre-specific awards. Many established and rising acts took top honors.
Selected winners from the ceremony
- Artist of the Year — Taylor Swift
- Best Pop Album — The Life of a Showgirl (Taylor Swift)
- Pop Song of the Year — “The Fate of Ophelia” (Taylor Swift)
- Best Music Video — “The Fate of Ophelia” (Taylor Swift)
- Best Lyrics — “The Fate of Ophelia” (Taylor Swift)
- Favorite Tour Style — Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour
- Song of the Year — “Ordinary” (Alex Warren)
- Pop Best New Artist — Alex Warren
- Hip-Hop Artist of the Year — Kendrick Lamar
- Hip-Hop Song of the Year — “luther” (Kendrick Lamar and SZA)
- Country Artist of the Year — Morgan Wallen
- Country Song of the Year — “Good News” (Shaboozey)
- R&B Song of the Year — “Folded” (Kehlani)
- Rock Artist of the Year — Shinedown
- Rock Song of the Year — “Heavy Is the Crown” (Linkin Park)
- Dance Artists of the Year — David Guetta
- Latin Pop/Urban Artist of the Year — Bad Bunny
- K-Pop Artist of the Year — ROSÉ
- K-Pop Group of the Year — Stray Kids
- Songwriter of the Year — Amy Allen
- Producer of the Year — Andrew Watt
Context and industry response
Swift’s sweep reinforced her pop-era momentum. The night also highlighted new voices and established stars across styles.
Coverage and analysis of the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards winner list continue to appear across outlets. Filmogaz.com will follow reactions and sales trends in the coming days.
