Taylor Swift dominates the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations announced January 8, securing nine nods powered by her 2025 album The Life of a Showgirl and chart-topping single “The Fate of Ophelia.” Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Alex Warren follow with eight each as iHeart honors top radio/iHeartRadio app artists.
Swift competes in Artist of the Year against Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Morgan Wallen, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga; Pop Artist of the Year with Carpenter, Alex Warren; Pop Song for “The Fate of Ophelia” alongside Carpenter’s “Manchild,” Alex Warren’s “Ordinary.” Additional nods span Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Favorite TikTok Dance, Favorite On Screen, Favorite Tour Style.
Fan voting opens for select categories through March 19. Swift extends her streak leading 2026 after topping 2025 (10 nods with Morgan Wallen), 2024, and tying 2023. March ceremony celebrates airplay hits from The Life of a Showgirl era dominating iHeart platforms. Swift’s pop supremacy reigns. Nine nods cement 2025 dominance.
