The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards took place in Los Angeles, with Billboard providing live coverage of the event, including the full list of winners. Some of the top winners included Rema and Selena Gomez for “Calm Down” as song of the year, and Drake for artist of the year. Other categories included best collaboration, producer of the year, and songwriter of the year, with artists such as Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, and Olivia Rodrigo receiving nominations.
In genre-specific categories, awards were given for pop, country, hip-hop, R&B, alternative, rock, and dance music. Some of the winners included Luke Combs for country song of the year with “Fast Car,” The Weeknd for R&B song of the year with “Creepin’,” and Foo Fighters for rock song of the year with “Rescued.” Artists like David Guetta, Kylie Minogue, and Tiësto were recognized in the dance music categories for their contributions to the genre.
Latin pop and urban music categories featured artists like Manuel Turizo, Karol G, and Bad Bunny, with songs such as “La Bachata” and “Lala” receiving recognition. Regional Mexican music also had its own category, with artists like Fuerza Regida and Grupo Frontera making an impact in the industry. K-pop artists like Jung Kook and Stray Kids were recognized for their contributions in the new K-pop artist category.
Socially voted categories included best lyrics, best music video, and fan army, with artists like Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Eilish receiving nominations. The social star award highlighted popular influencers and content creators, while the favorite tour photographer category recognized individuals who capture behind-the-scenes moments of artists on tour. The TikTok bop of the year and favorite on-screen categories also highlighted popular trends and content in the music industry.
Lastly, the favorite tour style category recognized the unique fashion and visual aesthetics of artists like Beyoncé, Harry Styles, and Doja Cat. The favorite debut album category highlighted new and emerging artists such as Chlöe and Megan Moroney who released successful debut projects. Overall, the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrated the diversity and talent within the music industry, showcasing a wide range of genres and artists who have made an impact on the music scene.
