Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys and Garth Brooks were among the big winners last night at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. Hosted by T-Pain, the ceremony, which aired on Fox, was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Swift received the Tour of the Year award for her Reputation stadium tour, which grossed $345.7 million, a record for a U.S. tour by any artist. In her acceptance speech, Swift said the tour’s blockbuster numbers were a welcomed response by fans to predictions by critics that she would be playing to “nearly empty stadiums.” “It really did wonders for my self-esteem,” Swift said.
Grey, Zedd and Maren Morris won for Song of the Year for “The Middle.”
Ariana Grande won for Female Artist of the Year and Artist of the Year, while Drake was chosen as Male Artist of the Year.
Keys won the Innovator Award., while Garth Brooks was honored as Artist of the Decade.
Performers included Garth Brooks, Grande, Brooks, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Halsey, Backstreet Boys and Kacey Musgraves.
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Winners Included:
·Tour of the Year: Taylor Swift, Reputation Stadium Tour
·Artist of the Decade: Garth Brooks
·iHeartRadio Innovator Award: Alicia Keys
·Fangirls Award: Halsey
·Most Thumbed-Up Artist of the Year: Imagine Dragons
·Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande
·Song of the Year: “The Middle,” Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey
·Female Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande
·Male Artist of the Year: Drake
·Best Duo/Group of the Year: 5 Seconds of Summer
·Best Collaboration: “Finesse (Remix),” Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B
·Best New Pop Artist: Marshmello
·Alternative Rock Song of the Year: “High Hopes,” Panic! At The Disco
·Alternative Rock Artist of the Year: Imagine Dragons
·Alternative Rock Album of the Year: Pray for the Wicked – Panic! At the Disco
·Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist: lovelytheband
·Rock Song of the Year: “Safari Song,” Greta Van Fleet
·Rock Artist of the Year: Three Days Grace
·Country Song of the Year: “Meant to Be,” Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
·Country Artist of the Year: Luke Combs
·Best New Country Artist: Jordan Davis
·Dance Song of the Year: “The Middle,” Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey
·Dance Artist of the Year: Marshmello
·Hip-Hop Song of the Year: “God’s Plan,” Drake
·Hip-Hop Artist of the Year: Cardi B
·Best New Hip-Hop Artist: BlocBoy JB
·R&B Song of the Year: “Boo’d Up,” Ella Mai
·R&B Artist of the Year: Ella Mai
·Best New R&B Artist: Ella Mai
·Latin Song of the Year: “X,” Nicky Jam and J Balvin
·Latin Artist of the Year: Bad Bunny
·Best New Latin Artist: Mau y Ricky
·Best Lyrics: “Consequences” – Camila Cabello
·Best Cover Song: “You’re Still the One” – Harry Styles and Kacey Musgraves
·Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell: BTS’ #BTSArmy (WINNER)
·Social Star Award: Agnez Mo
·Cutest Musician’s Pet: Gracie – Lauren Jauregui
·Song That Left Us Shook: “I’ll Never Love Again” – Lady Gaga
·Best Solo Breakout: Tiffany Young