The 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards are almost here and will once again celebrate this year's most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app — everything the fans have been listening to.
Hosted by LL Cool J, this year's show is full of amazing performances from artists including LL himself, Icon Award recipient Jennifer Lopez, Megan Thee Stallion, Jason Aldean, John Legend, Charlie Puth, Måneskin and more.
Lopez's performance will surely be one to remember as she will be honored with the 2022 iHeartRadio Icon Award. The accolade celebrates her impact on pop culture, longevity and continued relevance as a touring and radio force with a loyal fan base worldwide.
Ahead of his hosting duties, LL Cool J explained, "It's an honor to return to the stage as host of the iHeartRadio Music Awards and bring live music back to fans all over the world as we celebrate our favorite artists. I have a special performance for the fans, and the show will have some great surprises throughout the night. See you there!"
Fans can tune in to watch the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Tuesday, March 22nd on FOX from 8pm-10pm ET (PT tape-delayed). The show will also be broadcast on iHeartMedia radio stations across the country and on the iHeartRadio app.
And just ahead of the show, fans can tune in to watch a stream of the iHeartRadio Music Awards Red Carpet Live! Presented By The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at 7pm ET/4pm PT, hosted by iHeartRadio's Emily Curl, Sisanie and Tanya Rad.
In its ninth year, this year's show will feature awards presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, plenty of surprises, and more. Artists receiving multiple nominations this year include Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Giveon, Lil Nas X, Silk Sonic, The Kid LAROI, SZA, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Megan Thee Stallion, Måneskin, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Billie Eilish, BTS, Tate McRae, Ariana Grande, Daniel Caesar, The Weeknd, Five Finger Death Punch, Cardi B, AJR, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, The Pretty Reckless, All Time Low, twenty one pilots, blackbear, Machine Gun Kelly, Imagine Dragons, Moneybagg Yo, H.E.R., Foo Fighters, Pop Smoke, Bad Bunny, and Dua Lipa, among others. All nominees are listed below.
And as always, the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the fans by giving them an opportunity to decide the winners in several new and established categories. Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Fan Army, Best Lyrics, Best Cover Song, Best Music Video, the Social Star Award, Favorite Tour Photographer, TikTok Bop of the Year, and the first-ever TikTok Songwriter of the Year and Best Comeback Album.