As Taylor Swift is set to appear on iHeartRadio Music Awards show, when is it, will she be performing?
The iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 will be hosted by rapper/actor Ludacris.
The rapper/actor Ludacris will be hosting the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026, he said: "I’m excited to return as host of the iHeartRadio Music Awards to celebrate and perform alongside some of the best in the industry." Leading the nominations for the iHeart Radio Music Awards are Taylor Swift followed by Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, and Alex Warren.
Taylor Swift has nine nominations whilst Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, and Alex Warren have eight nominations. Taylor Swift has been nominated for song, artist, pop artist, pop song of the year, best lyrics, best music video, favorite on screen, favorite tour style as well as favourite TikTok dance which is a new fan-voted category introduced for 2026.
Three weeks ago, Taylor Swift took to Instagram and wrote: “Just a few Opalite memories to celebrate the Hot 100 #1 you guys just got this song!! I can’t even sum up my excitement and I’m so blown away by the love you’ve shown this song and video. To put this into perspective… This is actually the first time I’ve had two Hot 100 #1s off of one album since my album 1989 came out in 2014, nearly twelve years ago!
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“I know that’s a lot of numbers but it all adds up to me being so thankful to the fans who helped make this happen by welcoming this song into your lives with open arms. Seriously bouncing off the walls about this!! Just wanted to say THANK YOU, might go buy a giant pretzel at the mall to celebrate, iykyk 🥨🌵🪨.”
On March 19, 2026, iHeart Media released a statement which read: “iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced that Taylor Swift, this year’s most-nominated artist with nine nominations, will make a special appearance at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, her first award show appearance this year.
“The show will also honor John Mellencamp with the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award, who will perform at the event. Additionally, Kehlani joins previously announced performers Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, and performing for the first time together, TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue.”
Although Taylor Swift is set to make a special appearance at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, she will not be performing. The awards take place on March 26, 2026.