Many of music’s biggest stars will gather for the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2022 on Tuesday, March 22, including Jennifer Lopez, who will be receiving the iHeartRadio Icon Award. The award ceremony will air live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Fox starting at 8 pm ET in the US, with a tape-delayed broadcast then airing at 8 pm PT.
In addition to Lopez, those expected to attend include LL Cool J, Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo, John Legend, Meghan Thee Stallion, Jason Aldean, Avril Lavigne, Måneskin and more.
Here is everything you need to know on how to watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2022.
When is the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2022?
Tuesday, March 22, at 8 pm ET/PT on Fox.
The awards will air live at 8 pm ET, then re-air on a tape delay for west coast audiences.
Who is hosting the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2022?
LL Cool J will host the iHeartRadio Music Awards this year. He is also set to be one of the performers during the ceremony.
How to watch iHeartRadio Music Awards 2022
The iHeartRadio Music Awards will air on Fox for US audiences. As one of the four major networks in the US, Fox is available from all traditional cable/satellite pay-TV providers; local Fox stations can also be picked up by TV antennas.
There are also a number of live TV streaming options that will allow viewers to watch the awards ceremony when it airs. Fox is available on services including FuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV.
Not in front of a TV? Fox.com will have the iHeartRadio Music Awards available to watch online, but you do need to be a subscriber to one of the above services. Fans can also listen to the ceremony via iHeartRadio Music stations.
Jennifer Lopez iHeartRadio Music Icon Award
This year’s recipient of the iHeartRadio Music Icon Award will be JLo, Jennifer Lopez. The Icon Award recognizes a musical artist for pop culture impact and career longevity, which Lopez has certainly had.
Lopez released her debut album On the 6 in 1999 and since then has been one of the most popular musical acts in the world. Also a well known actress, Lopez is the only artist to ever have both a No. 1 album and No. 1 movie at the same time, doing so in 2001 the album J.Lo and The Wedding Planner.
It’s been a good start to 2022 for Lopez. In addition to this award, she starred in the new romantic comedy Marry Me alongside Owen Wilson, which is available to stream on Peacock.
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2022 performers
Here is the list of performers and special guests that viewers of the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2022 can expect to see:
- LL Cool J
- Jennifer Lopez
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Jason Aldean
- John Legend
- Charlie Puth
- Måneskin
The show will also feature special appearances by:
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Silk Sonic
- Lil Nas X
- Billy Porter
- The Kid LAROI
- David Guetta
- Avril Lavigne
- Shaun White
- All Time Low
- Willow Smith
- Robin Thicke
- Nicole Scherzinger
- Gina Torres
- Oliver Hudson
- Taylor Momsen
- Lainey Wilson
- Dove Cameron
- Danica McKellar
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2022 nominees
You can get the full slate of nominees for the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2022 via the iHeartRadio website, but here is a quick rundown of some of the night’s biggest categories:
Song of the Year
- "Bad Habits" — Ed Sheeran
- "Drivers License" — Olivia Rodrigo
- "Easy on Me" — Adele
- "Kiss Me More" — Doja Cat featuring SZA
- "Leave The Door Open" — Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
- "Levitating" — Dua Lipa
- "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)" — Lil Nas X
- "Peaches" — Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon
- "Positions" — Ariana Grande
- "Stay" — The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
Female Artist of the Year
- Ariana Grande
- Doja Cat
- Dua Lipa
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Taylor Swift
Male Artist of the Year
- Drake
- Ed Sheeran
- Justin Bieber
- Lil Nas X
- The Weeknd
Best Duo/Group of the Year
- AJR
- Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
- BTS
- Dan + Shay
- Marron 5
Best Collaboration
- "Best Friend" — Saweetie featuring Doja Cat
- "If I Didn’t Love You" — Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood
- "Kiss Me More" — Doja Cat featuring SZA
- "Peaches" — Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon
- "Stay" — The Kid LAROI & Justin Biebrg
How to watch iHeartRadio Music Awards 2022 from anywhere in the world
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