Taylor Swift is set to make a special appearance at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, marking her first awards show appearance of the year. The pop star enters the night as the most-nominated artist with nine nods, positioning her as a central figure in the March 26 broadcast from Los Angeles.
The 13th annual ceremony will take place at the Dolby Theatre and air live on FOX Broadcasting Company at 8 p.m. ET.
Swift’s presence adds momentum to a lineup already packed with major names. John Mellencamp will receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award, joining a list of past honorees that includes Bon Jovi, Elton John, Jennifer Lopez, P!nk, Cher, and Mariah Carey. Mellencamp is also scheduled to perform during the ceremony.
Additional honors will spotlight Miley Cyrus, who is set to receive the Innovator Award, and Ludacris, who will be presented with the Landmark Award while also hosting the show.
The performance roster reflects a cross-generational mix. Kehlani joins the lineup fresh off her first two Grammy wins. She will share the stage with previously announced acts including Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, and RAYE.
One of the night’s most anticipated moments is a joint performance bringing together TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue. The collaboration marks the first time the three groups will perform together.
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