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2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards Recap

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Updated 6/02/2025

The iHeartRadio Music Awards aired this past Thursday, May 27 in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre with host Usher. The iconic ceremony recognizes the most popular artists and music over the past year played across iHeartMedia radio stations and on iHeartRadio.

8th Annual iHeartRadio Awards

The star-studded show featured live performances from the biggest artists in music including The Weeknd with Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, and Dan + Shay. There was also an incredible tribute by Demi Lovato, H.E.R. and Brandi Carlile to honor this year's iHeartRadio Icon Award recipient Elton John.

In addition to those category winners chosen by iHeartMedia for plays, iHeartRadio listeners could also vote online for various new and established categories including Best Fan Army, Best Music Video and the first-ever TikTok Bop of the Year Award.

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Society Awards is honored to partner with the iHeartRadio Music Awards. Congratulations to this year’s amazing winners!

View the full list of the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards winners.

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