The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards are almost here, and this year promises to be one epic night of celebrating the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2024, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2025.

Hosted by hip hop icon LL COOL J, this year's iHeartRadio Music Awards will take place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, March 17th. Leading the nominations this year are Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift with Swift's "Era's Tour" being recognized as "Tour of the Century." Additionally, the 2025 iHeartRadio Innovator Award will be presented to Mother Monster herself, Lady Gaga. , while the 2025 iHeartRadio Icon Award will be presented to Mariah Carey.

Taking over the stage at the Dolby Theater are performances from Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Kenny Chesney, Muni Long, Nelly and more. In addition to performing, Nelly will receive the 2025 iHeartRadio Landmark Award, which honors artists whose album releases have inspired and shaped culture over multiple decades.

Fans can tune in to the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday, March 17 on FOX from 8:00-10:00pm ET live/PT tape-delayed. The show will also be broadcast on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the free iHeartRadio app.

This year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards will also pay tribute to the resiliency and rebuilding of Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires affecting the entire community and will drive donations to FireAidLA.org. Contributions made to FireAid will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation, for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters. The Annenberg Foundation, with decades of philanthropic leadership in the community, including rapid response, will help coordinate a team to direct funds for the greatest impact.

Joe Soto