Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Alex Warren lead 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations

January 8, 2026 – Radio 854 Music News:

The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations are officially here — and Radio 854 listeners have plenty to celebrate! Pop icons Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and rising star Alex Warren are among this year’s most-nominated artists, highlighting their massive impact on the music scene in 2025.

The awards, honoring the most-played songs and artists across iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app, will broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 26, 2026, on FOX.

🌟 Swift Reigns Supreme with Nine Nods

Taylor Swift leads all artists with an impressive nine nominations, the most of any performer this year. Her hits — especially “The Fate of Ophelia” — secured nods in major categories including:

• Song of the Year

• Artist of the Year

• Pop Artist of the Year

• Pop Song of the Year

• And fan-voted fan favorites like Favorite TikTok Dance and Best Music Video.

Swift’s dominance across both critical and fan-driven categories reflects her continued influence and connection with listeners worldwide.

🎤 Carpenter & Warren Close Behind

Close on her heels, Sabrina Carpenter and Alex Warren each scored eight nominations, tying with global superstar Bad Bunny for the second-most nods of the year.

Sabrina Carpenter snagged attention with multiple nominations, including:

• Song of the Year (“Manchild”)

• Artist of the Year

• Pop Artist of the Year

• Pop Song of the Year
  Her continued rise as a pop powerhouse is clear this awards season.

Meanwhile, Alex Warren — a breakout favorite among fans — also earned major nominations, particularly in pop categories like:

• Pop Artist of the Year

• Best New Pop Artist

• Pop Song of the Year (“Ordinary”)
  His strong showing highlights the growing impact of new voices in mainstream pop.

🗳️ Voting Now Open — Fans Decide Some Winners!

What makes the iHeartRadio Music Awards especially exciting is the chance for fans to have a direct impact. A wide array of fan-voted categories are open for voting now, including:

• Favorite TikTok Dance

• Favorite Debut Album

• Best Lyrics

• Best Music Video

• And more fun, interactive categories celebrating trends and tours.

Voting closes on March 19, 2026, so Swifties, Carpenters and Warren supporters alike have plenty of time to cast their votes.

🎧 What This Means for 2026

This year’s nominations showcase a vibrant mix of established superstars and rising talents dominating the airwaves — and it’s shaping up to be a must-see event for music fans. With heavyweights like Swift and Carpenter leading the pack, and exciting breakout contenders like Warren in the mix, Radio 854 will be right there cheering them on!

Stay tuned to Radio 854 for updates, nominee highlights and fan reaction as the countdown to March 26 begins!