Pictured (L-R): Lainey Wilson. Photo: JC Olivera; Jason Aldean. Photo: Ashley Osborne.
The iHeart Radio Awards took over LA’s Shrine Auditorium earlier this week to celebrate this year’s most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app.
Hosted by LL Cool J, the show’s ninth installment included wins from a handful of Nashville’s finest artists. Superstar Luke Combs was awarded with Country Artist of the Year, while multi-Platinum entertainer Jason Aldean and multi–ACM Award winner Lainey Wilson also took home trophies. Wilson earned the award for Best New Country Artist before presenting her label and 2021 tour-mate Aldean with the Country Song of the Year Award for his multi-week No. 1, “If I Didn’t Love You” featuring Carrie Underwood.
Aldean also performed a string of his hits on the live broadcast, including “Dirt Road Anthem,” his ACM Single of the Year and Grammy nominated track “If I Didn’t Love You,” and his current top 25 single “Trouble With A Heartbreak.”
Other notable winners from the 2022 iHeart Radio Awards include Taylor Swift‘s win for Best Lyrics (“All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)”). Pop newcomer Olivia Rodrigo also took home an impressive three trophies for Best New Pop Artist presented by Stifel, TikTok Bop of the Year, and Female Artist of the Year. The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber‘s multi-week No. 1 “Stay” also nabbed two awards this year for Best Collaboration and Song of the Year.
For a full list of winners, click here.
Partial List of 2022 iHeart Radio Award Winners:
Country Artist of the Year:
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Thomas Rhett
Country Song of the Year:
“Famous Friends” – Chris Young & Kane Brown
“Forever After All” – Luke Combs
“If I Didn’t Love You” – Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood
“Just The Way” – Parmalee featuring Blanco Brown
“The Good Ones” – Gabby Barrett
Best Lyrics:
“All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)” – Taylor Swift
“Bad Habits” – Ed Sheeran
“deja vu” – Olivia Rodrigo
“drivers license” – Olivia Rodrigo
“Easy On Me” – Adele
“Happier Than Ever” – Billie Eilish
“Heat Waves” – Glass Animals
“Leave The Door Open” – Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
“MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” – Lil Nas X
“Your Power” – Billie Eilish
Best New Pop Artist presented by Stifel:
Giveon
Måneskin
Olivia Rodrigo
Tate McRae
The Kid LAROI
Best New Country Artist presented by Stifel:
Lainey Wilson
Niko Moon
Parker McCollum
Ryan Hurd
Tenille Arts
TikTok Bop of the Year:
“Beggin’” – Måneskin
“good 4 u” – Olivia Rodrigo
“Just For Me” – PinkPantheress
“Kiss Me More” – Doja Cat featuring SZA
“MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” – Lil Nas X
“Stay” – The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
“Thot Sh*t” – Megan Thee Stallion
“TWINNEM” – Coi Leray
“Up” – Cardi B
“Woman” – Doja Cat
Female Artist of the Year:
Ariana Grande
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift
Best Collaboration:
“Best Friend” – Saweetie featuring Doja Cat
“If I Didn’t Love You” – Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood
“Kiss Me More” – Doja Cat featuring SZA
“Peaches” – Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon
“Stay” – The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
Song of the Year:
“Bad Habits” – Ed Sheeran
“drivers license” – Olivia Rodrigo
“Easy On Me” – Adele
“Kiss Me More” – Doja Cat featuring SZA
“Leave The Door Open” – Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
“Levitating” – Dua Lipa – WINNER
“MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” – Lil Nas X
“Peaches” – Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon
“positions” – Ariana Grande
“Stay” – The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
iHeartRadio Chart Ruler Award:
“Stay” – The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber
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