It was a woman’s world at this year’s iHeart Radio Awards where female artists dominated the list of winners, many becoming the first to do so
“The Masked Singer” winner T-Pain hosted the gala event that honours radio airplay from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.
Ariana Grande, Cardi B., Ella Mai, and Alicia Keys all broke the male dominated wins in their categories.
Drake, 5 Seconds of Summer, Three Days Grace, and Bad Bunny also became first time winners.
After Halsey, Travis Barker and Yungblud opened the show; Ariana Grande (via a taped performance), Ella Mai, Alicia Keys accompanied by her eight year old son, Marshmello with Lauv, Garth Brooks, Kacey Musgraves with Chris Martin, John Legend, lovelytheband and the Backstreet Boys all performed during the awards presentation.
2019 iHeart Radio Award winners:
Song of the Year: “The Middle” by Maren Morris with Zedd and Grey
Female Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande
Male Artist of the Year: Drake
Best Duo or Group of the Year: 5 Seconds of Summer
Best Collaboration: “Finese” remix by Bruno Mars with Cardi B.
Best New Pop Artist: Marshmello
Alternative Rock Song of the Year: “High Hopes” by Panic! At the Disco
Alternative Rock Album of the Year:
“Pray for the Wicked” by Panic! At the Disco
Alternative Rock Artist of the Year:
Imagine Dragons
Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist:
lovelytheband
Rock Song of the Year:
“Safari Song” by Greta Van Fleet
Rock Artist of the Year:
Three Days Grace
Country Song of the Year: “Meant To Be” by Bebe Rexha with Florida Georgia Line
Country Artist of the Year: Luke Combs
Best New Country Artist: Jordan Davis
Dance Song of the Year: “The Middle” by Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey
Dance Artist of the Year: Marshmello
Hip-Hop Song of the Year: “God’s Plan” by 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” by Ella Mai
R&B Artist of the Year: Ella Mai
Best New R&B Artist: Ella Mai
Producer of the Year: Louis Bell
Latin Song of the Year: “X” by Nicky Jam and J Balvin
Latin Artist of the Year: Bad Bunny
Latin Album of the Year: J Balvin
Best New Latin Artist: Manuel Turizo
Regional Mexican Song of the Year: “Mi Sorpresa Fuiste Tú” by Calibre 50
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year: Calibre 50
Pop Album of the Year: Ariana Grande
Innovator Award: Alicia Keys
Tour of the Year: Taylor Swift
L’Oreal Fangirls Award: Halsey
Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande
Artist of the Decade: Garth Brooks
Most Thumbed-Up Artist of the Year: Imagine Dragons
Country Album of the Year: Jason Aldean
Rock Album of the Year: twentyonepilots
Dance Album of the Year: The Chainsmokers
Socially Voted Categories:
Best Lyrics: “Consequences” by Camila Cabello
Best Cover Song: “You’re Still The One” by Harry Styles and Kacey Musgraves
Best Fan Army: BTSArmy for BTS
Best Music Video: “Delicate” by Taylor Swift
Social Star Award: Agnez Mo
Cutest Musician’s Pet: Gracie – Lauren Jauregui
Best Solo Breakout: Tiffany Young
Song That Left Us Shook: “I’ll Never Love Again” by Lady Gaga
Favorite Tour Photographer: Helene Pambrun for Harry Styles