Taylor Swift is officially headed to the iHeartRadio Music Awards — marking her first awards-show appearance of 2026. The pop superstar, who leads this year’s field with nine nominations, is confirmed to attend the March 26 ceremony at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre. Swift, 36, is up for a bevy of trophies (including Song of the Year and Artist of the Year) and will add serious star power to the event as its most-nominated artist.
The night’s lineup keeps getting bigger. Rock icon John Mellencamp will receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award and perform at the show, while R&B star Kehlani has also joined the bill. They’ll appear alongside host Ludacris — who’s pulling double duty as a performer — as well as previously announced acts like country phenom Lainey Wilson, singer-influencer Alex Warren and British pop singer RAYE. In a nostalgic twist, three legendary girl groups — TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue — will unite for a special joint performance, marking the first time all three ’90s hitmakers share a stage together.
Ludacris will also be honored with the iHeartRadio Landmark Award during the broadcast, and he’s teasing an unforgettable show ahead. “I’m excited to celebrate and perform alongside some of the best in the industry,” the rapper said in a statement, adding that “it’s going to be a night with special performances and surprise moments fans are going to love.” The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards airs live March 26 on Fox (8–10 p.m. ET, PT tape-delayed), and will be simulcast on iHeartRadio stations nationwide as well as streamed on the iHeartRadio app.
