The iHeartRadio Music Awards 2025 are just 24 hours away, and fans are eager to see if their favorite artists will take home an award. Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen lead the nominations with ten each, followed closely by Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, and Post Malone, who have nine nods each.
While fan votes determine the winners in several categories—such as Favorite K-Pop, Best Lyrics, and Best Music Video—the winners in the major categories are not fan-voted. In this article, we predict the winners for Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Best Collaboration.
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Song of the Year
Nominees:
• “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey
• “Agora Hills” – Doja Cat
• “Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone
• “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
• “Greedy” – Tate McRae
• “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
• “Lose Control” – Teddy Swims
• “Lovin On Me” – Jack Harlow
• “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
• “Too Sweet” – Hozier
Predicted Winner: “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter secured four nominations with her global hit “Espresso”—including Song of the Year, Pop Song of the Year, Best Lyrics, and Best Music Video. With its catchy tune and upbeat melody, the song was a radio staple throughout the past year. Additionally, it achieved massive success, becoming one of the fastest songs to reach 2 billion streams and topping numerous charts worldwide.
Strong contenders: “Beautiful Things” (Benson Boone), “Not Like Us” (Kendrick Lamar), “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” (Shaboozey)
Artist of the Year
Nominees:
• Billie Eilish
• Doja Cat
• Jelly Roll
• Kendrick Lamar
• Morgan Wallen
• Post Malone
• Sabrina Carpenter
• SZA
• Taylor Swift
• Teddy Swims
Predicted Winner: Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift was undeniably the biggest artist of 2024. The pop superstar dominated with her record-breaking Eras Tour and her eleventh studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” which shattered streaming, sales, and chart records. Her influence over the past two years has continued to rise, solidifying her status as one of the most powerful artists of the 2020s.
Strong contenders: Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar
Best Collaboration
Nominees:
• “Die With a Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
• “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
• “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
• “Like That” – Future, Metro Boomin, & Kendrick Lamar
• “Miles On It” – Kane Brown & Marshmello
Predicted Winner: “Die With a Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
The clear frontrunner in this category is “Die With a Smile.” The song’s impact is undeniable—it became the fastest track to reach 1 billion and 2 billion streams on Spotify and holds the record for the longest-running No. 1 hit in Spotify history, spending over 140 days atop the Daily Chart. Additionally, it received massive radio airplay, surpassing 100 million audience impressions. Gaga and Mars have already won the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, further cementing their dominance in this category.
Strong contenders: “Fortnight” (Taylor Swift & Post Malone), “I Had Some Help” (Post Malone & Morgan Wallen)
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