Taylor Swift is officially returning to the awards show circuit. After sitting out major ceremonies like the Grammys and Golden Globes earlier this year, the pop superstar is set to attend the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, where she leads the pack with nine nominations.
The 13th annual event will take place on March 26 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, airing live across iHeartRadio platforms. Swift’s attendance marks a significant moment for both the singer and the ceremony, as she remains the most decorated artist in the show’s history with 34 career wins to date.
Swift is also the only artist to have claimed Song of the Year twice, first for Shake It Off and later for Anti-Hero. At the 2025 awards, she received the Tour of the Century honor for her record-shattering Eras Tour, though she accepted the award virtually rather than in person.
This year, her nine nominations continue a long-running streak of dominance at the event. The ceremony will also feature a stacked lineup of honorees and performers. Rock legend John Mellencamp is set to receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award, while Ludacris will both host and accept the Landmark Award. Miley Cyrus will be presented with the Innovator Award.
On the performance front, Kehlani joins previously announced acts Lainey Wilson and RAYE, along with a special joint performance from TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue. The annual awards show highlights the most-played artists and songs across iHeartRadio stations and app over the past year.
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