Beyoncé to be Honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment have revealed that Beyoncé will be presented with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Ludacris is set to host and perform during the live event at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday, April 1.
The show will be broadcast on FOX and iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide, as well as on the iHeartRadio app. Ludacris will be joining a star-studded performance lineup that includes Justin Timberlake, Green Day, TLC, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Tate McRae, and more.
There will also be a special musical tribute to the 2024 iHeartRadio Icon Award Recipient Cher. Beyoncé, a global cultural icon, has consistently taken creative risks, transformed her music, and influenced pop culture.
Her recent release of “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” from the upcoming COWBOY CARTER album has made history by charting across multiple radio formats simultaneously.
Additionally, Beyoncé has been actively involved in philanthropy through her BeyGOOD Foundation, supporting various causes worldwide. Beyoncé truly embodies the essence of a modern-day artist innovator.
“I’m looking forward to hosting the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards and sharing the stage with some of the best in music,” said Ludacris. “It will be an amazing night celebrating fan-favorite artists with special performances that fans won’t want to miss.”
Artists who have received multiple nominations for the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards include a diverse range of talent such as 21 Savage, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Blink-182, Carin León, David Kushner, Doechii, Doja Cat, Drake, Dua Lipa, Fall Out Boy, Foo Fighters, Grupo Frontera, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Jung Kook, Karol G, Lil Durk, Luke Combs, Megan Moroney, Metro Boomin, Miley Cyrus, Morgan Wallen, Noah Kahan, Olivia Rodrigo, Paramore, Peso Pluma, Rema, Selena Gomez, Shakira, SZA, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Tyla, Usher, and Yng Lvcas. To see the full list of categories, please visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.
In addition to honoring the music and artists, the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards will once again celebrate the fans by allowing iHeartRadio listeners to determine the winners in various new and established categories.
Fan voting will play a crucial role in deciding the winners for categories such as Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Best Fan Army presented by Otezla® (apremilast), Social Star Award, Favorite Tour Photographer, TikTok Bop of the Year, Favorite On Screen, Favorite Tour Style, and Favorite Debut Album.