2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominations Announced, Giveon Leads
The 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominees have been revealed, and Givēon leads among R&B acts with seven nominations, including three for his “Peaches” collaboration with Justin Bieber and Daniel Caesar.
Givēon is running on his own in four categories, including Best New Pop and R&B Artist, R&B Artist of the Year, and R&B Song of the Year for “Heartbreak Anniversary.”
Silk Sonic, composed of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, rounded out with six nods, mainly for their breakthrough single “Leave The Door Open.”
With an assist on Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More,” SZA claims five nominations. Of those nods, she scored one in the R&B field for her solo single, “Good Days.”
Other nominees include The Weeknd, Jazmine Sullivan, H.E.R., Daniel Caesar, Chlöe, Tank, VanJess and more.
Voting for social awards is in motion and runs through March 15, at 11:59 p.m. PST. Get details on how to vote here.
The ninth edition of the iHeartRadio Music Awards will take place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and will broadcast on Tuesday, March 22, on Fox at 8 p.m. EST.
See a partial list of the nominations below.
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 & Givēon
“positions” — Ariana Grande
“Stay” — The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
Male Artist of the Year
Drake
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Lil Nas X
The Weeknd
Best Duo/Group of the Year
AJR
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 & Givēon
“Stay” — The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
Best New Pop Artist
Givēon
Måneskin
Olivia Rodrigo
Tate McRae
The Kid LAROI
R&B Song of the Year
“Damage” — H.E.R.
“Good Days” — SZA
“Heartbreak Anniversary” — Givēon
“Leave The Door Open” — Silk Sonic
“Pick Up Your Feelings” — Jazmine Sullivan
R&B Artist of the Year
Silk Sonic
Givēon
H.E.R.
Jazmine Sullivan
Tank
Best New R&B Artist
Chlöe
Givēon
Tone Stith
VanJess
Vedo
Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category
“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” — Silk Sonic
“MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” — Lil Nas X
“Your Power” — Billie Eilish
Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category
“Bad Habits” — Ed Sheeran
“Build a B*tch” — Bella Poarch
“Butter” — BTS
“drivers license” — Olivia Rodrigo
“Kiss Me More” — Doja Cat featuring SZA 5
“Leave The Door Open” — Silk Sonic
“MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” — Lil Nas X
“Peaches” – Justin Bieber featuring Daniel Caesar, Givēon
“Save Your Tears” — The Weeknd
“Stay” — The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
Check out the full list of nominations here.