If you thought she was done rewriting the record books, think again.
Taylor Swift walked into the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards as the night’s leading nominee with nine nods and walked out with seven wins, extending her record as the most decorated artist in the show’s 13-year history. Her total iHeartRadio Music Awards tally now stands at 41. Let that sink in.
Olympic gold medalist and figure skater Alysa Liu presented Swift with six of those awards in one sweep, including Artist of the Year — a title Swift has now claimed three years in a row — Pop Song of the Year, Best Lyrics for “The Fate of Ophelia,” Album of the Year, and Best Music Video.
Swift also took a moment to gush about fiancé Travis Kelce, who was in the audience. “This album feels very happy and confident and free because that’s the way that I get to feel every single day of my life, because of my fiancé who’s here tonight,” she said while accepting Best Pop Album for The Life of a Showgirl.
But it wasn’t all trophies and sweet speeches. Swift used her Artist of the Year moment to deliver a message that felt almost like a love letter to young creators. “I hope that you get to nurture your hobby and your passion, just between you and that craft,” she told the crowd and anyone watching at home who needed to hear it.
The Ludacris hosted ceremony also honored Miley Cyrus with the Innovator Award and John Mellencamp with the Icon Award.
