The Fifth Annual iHeartRadio Music Awards hosted by Hailey Baldwin and DJ Khaled brought out the biggest names in entertainment to celebrate all things music, live at the Forum in Los Angeles. Performers included Bon Jovi, Ed Sheeran, Eminem feat. Kehlani, Cardi B feat. G-Eazy, Maroon 5, N.E.R.D, Charlie Puth and Camila Cabello, while award presenters included Shaun White, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Christian ‘King’ Combs, Bebe Rexha, Big Sean, Dustin Lynch, Eve, G-Eazy, Halsey, Isla Fisher, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Laverne Cox, Marshmello, Method Man, Paris Hilton, Rita Ora, The Chainsmokers and more.
During the live show, Taylor Swift exclusively premiered the music video for her new smash hit single, “Delicate,” and Pharrell Williams presented Chance The Rapper with the 2018 iHeartRadio Innovator Award for his groundbreaking accomplishments in the music industry and his unsurpassable contributions to social causes. In addition, L’Oréal Paris and iHeartRadio presented Camila Cabello with the first-ever Fangirls Award, which recognizes a female artist who has pushed boundaries with her music and message while inspiring fans around the globe. And, Bon Jovi received the first-ever iHeartRadio Icon Award for their global impact on pop culture, longevity and continued relevance as a touring and radio force with a loyal fan base worldwide.
Checkout the full list of 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards winners:
Song of the Year:
“Shape Of You” – Ed Sheeran
Female Artist of the Year:
Taylor Swift
Male Artist of the Year:
Ed Sheeran
Best Duo/Group of the Year:
Maroon 5
Best Collaboration:
“Something Just Like This” – The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
Best New Artist
Cardi B
Best New Pop Artist:
Niall Horan
Alternative Rock Song of the Year:
“Feel It Still” – Portugal. The Man
Alternative Rock Artist of the Year:
Imagine Dragons
Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist:
Judah & The Lion
Rock Song of the Year:
“Run” – Foo Fighters
Rock Artist of the Year:
Metallica
Country Song of the Year:
“Body Like A Back Road” – Sam Hunt
Country Artist of the Year:
Thomas Rhett
Best New Country Artist:
Luke Combs
Dance Song of the Year:
“Stay” – Zedd and Alessia Cara
Dance Artist of the Year:
The Chainsmokers
Hip-Hop Song of the Year:
“Wild Thoughts” – DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:
Kendrick Lamar
Best New Hip-Hop Artist:
Cardi B
R&B Song of the Year:
“That’s What I Like” – Bruno Mars
R&B Artist of the Year:
Bruno Mars
Best New R&B Artist:
Khalid
Latin Song of the Year:
“Despacito” – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
Latin Artist of the Year:
Luis Fonsi
Best New Latin Artist:
Ozuna
Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
“Adios Amor” – Christian Nodal
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:
Calibre 50
Best New Regional Mexican Artist:
Christian Nodal
Producer of the Year:
Andrew Watt
Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category
“Slow Hands” – Niall Horan
Best Cover Song: *Socially Voted Category
“The Chain” – Harry Styles
Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell: *Socially Voted Category
BTS – BTS
Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category
“Sign Of The Times” – Harry Styles
Social Star Award: *Socially Voted Category
Anitta
Cutest Musician’s Pet: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category
Toulouse – Ariana Grande
Best Boy Band: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category
BTS
Best Solo Breakout: *Socially Voted Category
Louis Tomlinson
Best Remix: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category
“Reggaetón Lento” – CNCO and Little Mix
Best Tour
U2
Label of the Year
Republic Records
Most Thumbed Up Artist of the Year
Bruno Mars
Most Thumbed Up Song of the Year.
“Shape Of You” – Ed Sheeran
Pop Album of the Year
Divide by Ed Sheeran
Alternative Rock Song of the Year
“Feel It Still” by Portugal. The Man
Alternative Rock Album of the Year
Evolve by Imagine Dragons
Rock Album of the Year
One More Light by Linkin Park
Country Album of the Year
From A Room: Volume 1 by Chris Stapleton
Best New Country Artist
Luke Combs
Dance Album of the Year
Memories…Do Not Open by The Chainsmokers
Hip-Hop Album of the Year
DAMN. By Kendrick Lamar
R&B Album of the Year
American Teen by Khalid
Latin Album of the Year
El Dorado by Shakira
Regional Mexican Album of the Year
Adios Amor by Christian Nodal
By Kinya Claiborne, STYLE & SOCIETY
Photo Credit: Getty Images for iHeartRadio
