2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards


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. 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.
During the ceremony Jennifer Lopez was honored with the Icon Award for be "cemented in history as a global icon and the ultimate multihyphenate". Megan Thee Stallion was recognized with the first Trailblazer Award.

Performances

Performers were announced on March 9, 2022, through the iHeartRadio website.
PerformerSong
LL Cool J
DJ Z-Trip
Jabbawockeez
Medley:
"[Mama Said Knock You (Regard, Troye Sivan and Tate McRae song)|You Out (song)|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 AldeanMedley:
"Dirt Road Anthem"
"Trouble with a Heartbreak"
"If I Didn't Love You"
Megan Thee Stallion"Megan's Piano"
"Sweetest Pie"

Winners and nominees

iHeartRadio announced the nominees on January 27, 2022.
Winners are listed first and in bold
Song of the YearFemale Artist of the Year
"Levitating" – Dua Lipa
Olivia Rodrigo
  • * Doja Cat
  • * Ariana Grande
  • * Dua Lipa
  • * Taylor Swift
  • Male Artist of the YearBest Duo/Group of the Year
    Lil Nas X
  • * Justin Bieber
  • * Drake
  • * Ed Sheeran
  • * The Weeknd
  • Silk Sonic
  • * AJR
  • * BTS
  • * Dan + Shay
  • * Maroon 5
  • Album of the Year 'Best Collaboration
  • Alternative rock: Happier Than EverBillie Eilish
  • Country: Dangerous: The Double AlbumMorgan Wallen
  • Dance: Future NostalgiaDua Lipa
  • Latin pop/Reggaeton: KG0516Karol G
  • Pop: 30Adele
  • R&B: An Evening with Silk SonicSilk Sonic
  • Hip-Hop: The Off-SeasonJ. Cole
  • Regional Mexican: Corta VenasEslabon Armado
  • Rock: Medicine at MidnightFoo Fighters
  • "Stay" – The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber
  • * "Best Friend" – Saweetie featuring Doja Cat
  • * "If I Didn't Love You" – Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood
  • * "Kiss Me More" – Doja Cat featuring SZA
  • * "Peaches" – Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon
  • Best New Pop ArtistAlternative Rock Song of the Year
    Olivia Rodrigo
  • * Giveon
  • * The Kid Laroi
  • * Måneskin
  • * Tate McRae
  • "Monsters" – All Time Low featuring Blackbear
  • * "All My Favorite Songs" – Weezer featuring AJR
  • * "Follow You" – Imagine Dragons
  • * "My Ex's Best Friend" – Machine Gun Kelly featuring Blackbear
  • * "Shy Away" – Twenty One Pilots
  • Alternative Rock Artist of the YearBest New Alternative Artist
  • Machine Gun Kelly
  • * All Time Low
  • * Billie Eilish
  • * Imagine Dragons
  • * Twenty One Pilots
  • Måneskin
  • * Cannons
  • * Clairo
  • * Girl in Red
  • * Willow Smith
  • Rock Song of the YearRock Artist of the Year
    "Waiting on a War" – Foo Fighters
  • * "And So It Went" – The Pretty Reckless
  • * "Living the Dream" – Five Finger Death Punch
  • * "Nowhere Generation" – Rise Against
  • * "Wait a Minute My Girl" – Volbeat
  • Foo Fighters
  • * Chevelle
  • * Five Finger Death Punch
  • * Mammoth WVH
  • * The Pretty Reckless
  • Country Song of the YearCountry Artist of the Year
    "If I Didn't Love You" – Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood
  • * "The Good Ones" – Gabby Barrett
  • * "Famous Friends" – Chris Young and Kane Brown
  • * "Forever After All" – Luke Combs
  • * "Just the Way" – Parmalee and Blanco Brown
  • Luke Combs
  • * Jason Aldean
  • * Luke Bryan
  • * Miranda Lambert
  • * Thomas Rhett
  • Best New Country ArtistDance Song of the Year
    Lainey Wilson
  • * Tenille Arts
  • * Ryan Hurd
  • * Parker McCollum
  • * Niko Moon
  • "Do It to It" – Acraze featuring Cherish
  • * "Bed" – Joel Corry, Raye and David Guetta
  • * "Heartbreak Anthem" – Galantis, David Guetta and Little Mix
  • * "Love Tonight" – Shouse
  • * "You" – Regard, Troye Sivan and Tate McRae
  • Dance Artist of the YearHip-Hop Song of the Year
    David Guetta
  • * Joel Corry
  • * Anabel Englund
  • * Regard
  • * Swedish House Mafia
  • "What You Know Bout Love" – Pop Smoke
  • * "Essence" – Wizkid featuring Tems
  • * "Time Today" – Moneybagg Yo
  • * "Up" – Cardi B
  • * "Way 2 Sexy" – Drake featuring Future and Young Thug
  • Hip-Hop Artist of the YearBest New Hip-Hop Artist
  • Drake
  • * Lil Baby
  • * Megan Thee Stallion
  • * Moneybagg Yo
  • * Pop Smoke
  • Yung Bleu
  • * Bia
  • * Coi Leray
  • * Lil Tjay
  • * Pooh Shiesty
  • R&B Song of the YearR&B Artist of the Year
    "Leave the Door Open" – Silk Sonic
  • * "Damage" – H.E.R
  • * "Good Days" – SZA
  • * "Heartbreak Anniversary" – Giveon
  • * "Pick Up Your Feelings" – Jazmine Sullivan
  • Jazmine Sullivan
  • * Giveon
  • * H.E.R
  • * Silk Sonic
  • * Tank
  • Best New R&B ArtistLatin Pop/Reggaeton Song of the Year
    Giveon
  • * Chlöe
  • * Tone Stith
  • * VanJess
  • * Vedo
  • "Pepas" – Farruko
  • * "Bichota" – Karol G
  • * "In Da Getto" – J Balvin and Skrillex
  • * "Todo De Ti" – Rauw Alejandro
  • * "Yongauni" – Bad Bunny
  • Latin Pop/Reggaeton Artist of the YearBest New Latin Artist
    Bad Bunny
  • * J Balvin
  • * Camilo
  • * Farruko
  • * Karol G
  • * Rauw Alejandro
  • Grupo Firme
  • * Eslabon Armado
  • * María Becerra
  • * Nicki Nicole
  • * Tokischa
  • Regional Mexican Song of the YearRegional Mexican Artist of the Year
    "La Casita" – Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga
  • * "A La Antigüita" – Calibre 50
  • * "Dime Cómo Quieres" – Christian Nodal and Ángela Aguilar
  • * "Mi Primer Derrota" – La Arrolladora Banda El Limón De René Camacho
  • * "¿Qué Tienen Tus Palabras?" – Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga
  • * "Saludos a Mi Ex" – Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey
  • Calibre 50
  • * Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga
  • * La Arrolladora Banda El Limón De René Camacho
  • * Edwin Luna y La Tracalosa de Monterrey
  • * Christian Nodal
  • Best New Rock ArtistBest Comeback Album
    Mammoth WVH
    Adele30
  • * ABBAVoyage
  • * BleachersTake the Sadness Out of Saturday Night
  • * DrakeCertified Lover Boy
  • * Foo FightersMedicine at Midnight
  • * LordeSolar Power
  • * Kacey MusgravesStar-Crossed
  • Best LyricsBest Cover Song
    "All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault)" – Taylor Swift
    "Good 4 U" – Camila Cabello
  • * "Fix You" – Kacey Musgraves
  • * "Happier Than Ever" – Shawn Mendes
  • * "Heather" – Tate McRae
  • * "Jolene" – Lil Nas X
  • * "I'm Still Standing" – Demi Lovato
  • * "Nothing Else Matters" – Miley Cyrus
  • Best Fan ArmyBest Music Video
    BTS – BTSARMY
    "Butter" – BTS
  • * "Bad Habits" – Ed Sheeran
  • * "Build a Bitch" – Bella Poarch
  • * "Drivers License" – Olivia Rodrigo
  • * "Kiss Me More" – Doja Cat featuring SZA
  • * "Leave the Door Open" – Silk Sonic
  • * "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" – Lil Nas X
  • * "Peaches" – Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon
  • * "Save Your Tears" – The Weeknd
  • * "Stay" – The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber
  • Social Star AwardFavorite Tour Photographer
    Bella Poarch
    Love On Tour – Anthony Pham
  • * 2021 Tour – Travis Schneider
  • * All-American Road Show Tour – Andy Barron
  • * The Comeback Tour – Projectblackboxx
  • * Hella Mega Tour – Elliott Ingham
  • * Remember This Tour – Cynthia Parkhurst
  • * What You See Is What You Get Tour – David Bergman
  • TikTok Bop of the YearTikTok Songwriter of the Year
    "Good 4 U" – Olivia Rodrigo
  • Jax
  • * Aston
  • * Sarah Barrios
  • * Alexa Chalnick
  • * Ellie Dixon
  • * Cassa Jackson
  • * Peytan Porter
  • * vaultboy
  • * Lauren Weintraub
  • Producer of the YearSongwriter of the Year
    Finneas
  • * Max Martin
  • * Oscar Holter
  • * Blake Slatkin
  • * Travis Barker
  • Omar Fedi
  • * Ashley Gorley
  • * Dan Nigro
  • * Belly
  • * Andrew Goldstein
  • Tour of the YearIcon Award
    Harry StylesLove On TourJennifer Lopez
    Trailblazer AwardiHeartRadio Chart Ruler Award
    Megan Thee Stallion"Stay" – The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber'''