Los Angeles, CA – February 2, 2025: Taylor Swift at the 67th Grammys Awards held at the Crypto.com … [+] Arena in Los Angeles, CA Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards will be broadcast live tonight from Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater, and if you’re a Swiftie, you’re probably wondering whether Taylor Swift will be in attendance—especially since she’s set to receive a special honor during the show.
Airing live on FOX and iHeartRadio stations nationwide at 8 p.m. ET, the awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2024. LL Cool J returns as host for the second time, plus there will be performances by Gracie Abrams, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and GloRilla.
ForbesWhat Time Do The iHeartRadio Music Awards Start? Here’s How To WatchBy Monica MercuriSwift recently attended the 2025 Grammy Awards last month, where she was nominated for six awards, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Music Video, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Although she left empty-handed, she still made the most of the night—dancing along to performances and presenting Beyoncé with the trophy for Best Country Album.
As fans know, award shows have long been a place where Swift loves to drop Easter eggs and make major music announcements. Here’s what we know so far about her involvement in the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Taylor Swift accepts the Song of the Year award for “Anti-Hero” … [+] onstage during the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
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As of midday on March 17, neither the awards show nor Taylor Swift’s representatives have confirmed whether she will attend the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards tonight. However, there’s a strong chance she’ll be there—she’s not only tied as the most-nominated artist of the night, but she’s also set to receive the prestigious Tour of the Century award.
Now that football season is over, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Swift’s boyfriend, could potentially join her as her date. After all, he’s even included in one of her nominations for “Favorite Surprise Guest.”
If Taylor Attends, Will She Announce Something Big Tonight?
There’s always a chance Swift could announce a new album, a re-recording, or different type of project. She has a track record of revealing new music during award shows. For example, she announced The Tortured Poets Department at the 2024 Grammy Awards and Midnights during her acceptance speech at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.
Is Taylor Swift Performing At The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards?
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 17: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO STANDALONE PUBLICATION USE (NO SPECIAL … [+] INTEREST OR SINGLE ARTIST PUBLICATION USE; NO BOOK USE)) Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Swift City, ERAzona (Glendale, Arizona). The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)
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Exactly two years ago, Swift opened up her record-breaking Eras Tour in Glendale, Arizona. The iHeartRadio Music Awards confirmed to USA Today that tonight’s ceremony will feature an “exclusive performance from that opening night show.”
Swift performed a two-night run at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium on March 17 and 18, 2023. It’s unclear which night will be featured in the exclusive performance. On the first night, her surprise songs were “Mirrorball” on guitar and “Tim McGraw” on piano, while the second night was “State of Grace” and “This Is Me Trying.”
The pop star officially wrapped up the Eras Tour in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Dec. 8. The tour shattered records, grossing $2 billion in ticket sales—twice as much as any other tour in history. Swift’s team confirmed to The New York Times that 10,168,008 people attended the 149 shows across six continents.
ForbesTaylor Swift’s Eras Tour Grossed $2 Billion—Double Any Other Tour In History, Report SaysBy Mary Whitfill RoeloffsWhat iHeartRadio Music Awards Is Taylor Swift Nominated For?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Honoree Taylor Swift accepts the … [+] iHeartRadio Innovator Award from Phoebe Bridgers onstage during the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on March 27, 2023. Broadcasted live on FOX. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
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Check out all of Swift’s 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations below.
- Artist of the year
- Pop artist of the year
- Best collaboration: “Fortnight” with Post Malone
- Favorite surprise guest: Travis Kelce in London
- Favorite tour tradition: “22” hat
- Favorite tour tradition: Surprise songs
- Best lyrics: “Fortnight” with Post Malone
- Best music video: “Fortnight” with Post Malone
- Favorite tour style: Eras Tour
- Favorite onscreen: Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)
Stay tuned for more updates.
