On March 26 Miley Cyrus will be presented with the Innovator accolade at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
A formal announcement from the organization’s producers stated:
“From her groundbreaking role 20 years ago in (TV series) Hannah Montana, a cultural phenomenon that continues to shape and inspire generations, to her evolution into one of the most fearless, dynamic and influential voices in music today, Miley’s impact on pop culture is undeniable.” “Beyond her artistry, Miley’s humanitarian work has made a profound impact. Through the Miley Cyrus Foundation, and the launch of Happy Hippie, she has been a powerful advocate for homeless and at-risk youth, especially teens facing housing insecurity.”
Each year, the Innovator Award is presented to an artist who has “impacted both music and global culture throughout their career,” and past recipients include Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars, U2, Alicia Keys, and Lady Gaga.
In addition to Cyrus, Ludacris will receive the Landmark Award, which honors artists whose portfolio has “shaped culture across multiple decades”.
Born Christopher Bridges, the rapper-actor who will also host the event, said:
“I’m excited to return as host of the iHeartRadio Music Awards to celebrate and perform alongside some of the best in the industry.” “It’s going to be a night with special performances and surprise moments (that) fans are going to love.”
Set to perform on the night, Alex Warren will be presented with the Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award, and other artists tapped to feature during the event include Lainey Wilson and RAYE, while TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue will perform for the first time together.
Competition is fierce across categories at the iHeartRadio Music Awards this year, with Bad Bunny, Benson Boone, Ed Sheeran, Ella Langley, GloRilla, KATSEYE, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, and Taylor Swift all receiving multiple nominations.
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Author: Al Denté
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