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2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards: Complete List of Nominees

The awards honor the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio's stations and app

Justin Bieber (left) and Olivia Rodrigo (right)
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You've been listening to their songs on repeat. Now, it's time to find out which artists are in the running for an iHeartRadio Music Award.

iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced the 2022 nominees on Thursday, and fans are sure to see some of their favorite stars on the list.

Justin Bieber leads with nine nominations and breakout star Olivia Rodrigo got eight. Doja Cat and Giveon each have seven nominations and Lil Nas X racked up six.

Launched in 2013, the iHeartRadio Music Awards honor the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio's stations and app throughout 2021 and give fans a sneak peek at 2022's upcoming hits. There are trophies, live performances and even a few new categories this year, including Best Comeback Album and TikTok Songwriter of the Year.

The 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards will air live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles starting at 8 p.m. EST on Tuesday, March 22.

For the full list of nominees, scroll below:

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Song of the Year:

"Bad Habits" - Ed Sheeran
"drivers license" - Olivia Rodrigo
"Easy On Me" – Adele
"Kiss Me More" - Doja Cat featuring SZA
"Leave The Door Open" - Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
"Levitating" - Dua Lipa
"MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)" - Lil Nas X
"Peaches" - Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon
"positions" - Ariana Grande
"Stay" - The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber

Female Artist of the Year:

Ariana Grande
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift

Male Artist of the Year:

Drake
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Lil Nas X
The Weeknd

Best Duo/Group of the Year:

AJR
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
BTS
Dan + Shay
Maroon 5

Best Collaboration:

"Best Friend"- Saweetie featuring Doja Cat
"If I Didn't Love You" - Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood
"Kiss Me More" - Doja Cat featuring SZA
"Peaches" - Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon
"Stay" - The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber

Best New Pop Artist:

Giveon
Måneskin
Olivia Rodrigo
Tate McRae
The Kid LAROI

Alternative Song of the Year:

"All My Favorite Songs" - Weezer featuring AJR
"Follow You" - Imagine Dragons
"Monsters" - All Time Low featuring blackbear
"my ex's best friend" - Machine Gun Kelly & blackbear
"Shy Away" - twenty one pilots

Alternative Artist of the Year:

All Time Low
Billie Eilish
Imagine Dragons
Machine Gun Kelly
twenty one pilots

Best New Alternative Artist:

Cannons
Clairo
girl in red
Måneskin
WILLOW 

Rock Song of the Year:

"And So It Went" - The Pretty Reckless
"Living The Dream" - Five Finger Death Punch
"Nowhere Generation" - Rise Against
"Wait A Minute My Girl" - Volbeat
"Waiting On A War" - Foo Fighters

Rock Artist of the Year:

Chevelle
Five Finger Death Punch
Foo Fighters
Mammoth WVH
The Pretty Reckless

Best New Rock Artist:

All Good Things
Architects
Ayron Jones
Mammoth WVH
Zero 9:36

Country Song of the Year:

"Famous Friends" - Chris Young & Kane Brown
"Forever After All" - Luke Combs
"If I Didn't Love You" - Jason Aldean & Carrie Underwood
"Just The Way" - Parmalee featuring Blanco Brown
"The Good Ones" - Gabby Barrett

Country Artist of the Year:

Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Thomas Rhett

Best New Country Artist:

Lainey Wilson
Niko Moon
Parker McCollum
Ryan Hurd
Tenille Arts

Dance Song of the Year:

"BED" - Joel Corry, RAYE, David Guetta
"Do It To It" - ACRAZE featuring Cherish
"Heartbreak Anthem" - Galantis, David Guetta, Little Mix
"Love Tonight" - Shouse
"You" - Regard featuring Troye Sivan & Tate McRae

Dance Artist of the Year:

Anabel Englund
David Guetta
Joel Corry
Regard
Swedish House Mafia

Hip-Hop Song of the Year:

"Essence" - WizKid featuring Tems
"Time Today" - Moneybagg Yo
"Up" - Cardi B
"Way 2 Sexy" - Drake featuring Future & Young Thug
"What You Know Bout Love" - Pop Smoke

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:

Drake
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
Moneybagg Yo
Pop Smoke

Best New Hip-Hop Artist:

BIA
Coi Leray
Lil Tjay
Pooh Shiesty
Yung Bleu

R&B Song of the Year:

"Damage" - H.E.R.
"Good Days" - SZA
"Heartbreak Anniversary" - Giveon
"Leave The Door Open" - Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
"Pick Up Your Feelings" - Jazmine Sullivan

R&B Artist of the Year:

Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
Giveon
H.E.R.
Jazmine Sullivan
Tank

Best New R&B Artist:

Chlöe
Giveon
Tone Stith
VanJess
Vedo

Regional Mexican Song of the Year:

"¿Qué Tienen Tus Palabras?" - Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga
"A La Antigüita" - Calibre 50
"Dime Cómo Quieres" - Christian Nodal featuring Ángela Aguilar
"La Casita" - Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga
"Mi Primer Derrota" - La Arrolladora Banda El Limón De René Camacho
"Saludos a Mi Ex" - Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:

Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizárraga
Calibre 50
Christian Nodal
Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey
La Arrolladora Banda El Limón De René Camacho

Latin Song of the Year:

"BICHOTA" - KAROL G
"In Da Getto" - J Balvin & Skrillex
"Pepas" - Farruko
"Todo De Ti" - Rauw Alejandro
"Yonaguni" - Bad Bunny

Latin Artist of the Year:

Bad Bunny
Camilo
Farruko
KAROL G
Rauw Alejandro

Best New Latin Artist:

Eslabon Armado
Grupo Firme
Maria Becerra
Nicki Nicole
Tokischa

Best Lyrics:

"All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)" - Taylor Swift 
"Bad Habits" - Ed Sheeran
"deja vu" - Olivia Rodrigo
"drivers license" - Olivia Rodrigo
"Easy On Me" - Adele 
"Happier Than Ever" - Billie Eilish 
"Heat Waves" - Glass Animals 
"Leave The Door Open" - Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
"MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)" - Lil Nas X 
"Your Power" - Billie Eilish 

Best Cover Song:

"Fix You" (Coldplay) - Kacey Musgraves 
"good 4 u" (Olivia Rodrigo) - Camila Cabello
"Happier Than Ever" (Billie Eilish) - Shawn Mendes
"Heather" (Conan Gray) - Tate McRae 
"I'm Still Standing" (Elton John) - Demi Lovato 
"Jolene" (Dolly Parton) - Lil Nas X
"Nothing Else Matters" (Metallica) - Miley Cyrus 

Best Comeback Album:

30 - Adele
Certified Lover Boy - Drake
Medicine At Midnight - Foo Fighters
Solar Power - Lorde 
Star-Crossed - Kacey Musgraves
Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night - Bleachers
Voyage - ABBA  

Best Fan Army: 

#Arianators - Ariana Grande
#Beliebers - Justin Bieber
#BTSARMY - BTS
#Harries - Harry Styles
#Hotties - Megan Thee Stallion
#Limelights - Why Don't We
#Livies - Olivia Rodrigo
#Louies - Louis Tomlinson
#Rushers - Big Time Rush 
#Selenators - Selena Gomez
#Swifties - Taylor Swift

Social Star Award: 

Bella Poarch
Claire Rosinkranz
Jax
JORDY
Tai Verdes
Tayler Holder 

Best Music Video: 

"Bad Habits" - Ed Sheeran
"Build a B*tch" - Bella Poarch
"Butter" - BTS 
"drivers license" - Olivia Rodrigo
"Kiss Me More" - Doja Cat featuring Sza
"Leave The Door Open" - Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
"MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)" - Lil Nas X
"Peaches" - Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar, Giveon 
"Save Your Tears" - The Weeknd 
"Stay" - The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber

Favorite Tour Photographer:

All American Road Show (Chris Stapleton) - Andy Barron 
Love On Tour (Harry Styles) - Anthony PHAM
Remember This Tour (Jonas Brothers) - Cynthia Parkhurst
What You See Is What You Get Tour (Luke Combs) - David Bergman
Hella Mega Tour (Fall Out Boy) - Elliott Ingham
The Comeback Tour (Zac Brown Band) - PROJECTBLACKBOXX
2021 Tour (Maroon 5) - Travis Schneider

TikTok Bop of the Year:

"Beggin'" - Måneskin
"good 4 u" - Olivia Rodrigo 
"Just For Me" - PinkPantheress
"Kiss Me More" - Doja Cat featuring SZA
"MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)" - Lil Nas X 
"Stay" - The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber 
"Thot Sh*t" - Megan Thee Stallion 
"TWINNEM" - Coi Leray
"Up" - Cardi B 
"Woman" - Doja Cat

TikTok Songwriter of the Year 

Alexa Chalnick 
ASTON
Cassa Jackson 
Ellie Dixon
Jax 
Lauren Weintraub 
Peytan Porter
Sarah Barrios 
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