Taylor Swift makes major accomplishment in 2026 music award nominations

Taylor Swift has once again emerged as the most nominated artist for the upcoming 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, securing nine nominations and reaffirming her dominance in popular music. 

The annual awards, which honor the most-played songs and artists across iHeartRadio stations and its digital platforms, reveal Swift at the top of this year’s list, ahead of other major stars.

Following Swift, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Alex Warren each earned eight nominations, reflecting their strong commercial and cultural impact over the past year. 

According to Daily Mail, these artists are recognized across key categories, including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and genre-specific honors.

Moreover, the nominations span a wide range of categories, covering traditional accolades like Pop Song of the Year and Best Music Video, as well as fan-voted categories such as Favorite TikTok Dance, a new addition for the 2026 ceremony.

As per the outlet, fans can cast votes through the iHeartRadio website and app ahead of the live broadcast.

Scheduled to air live on March 26 from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the iHeartRadio Music Awards will be broadcast on FOX and streamed across iHeartRadio stations nationwide. 

The show celebrates not only chart performance and radio airplay but also fan engagement and social influence in music.