2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards: Star-Studded Special Guests Revealed

The iHeartRadio Music Awards are just a few days away, and the show just got even bigger as a star-studded list of presenters are set to take part in this year's festivities.

The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature special appearances by Becky G, Billy Idol, Feid, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Joel McHale, Kekoa Kekumano, Kelsea Ballerini, Offset, Robin Thicke, Scott Caan, Sexyy Red, Victoria Monét and more.

Additionally, Gracie Abrams is set to receive the 2025 iHeartRadio Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award~, celebrating her achqsvements to date and continued trajectory. Over the last few years, Gracie’s songwriting and performances have resonated with millions, with her music captivating audiences around the world. She’s stayed true to herself, continuing to pen deeply vulnerable songs, while performing on some of the biggest stages in the world, most recently joining Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour." Beyond music, Gracie advocates for women’s rights, and encourages political awareness especially with the Gen Z audience. The award recognizes Gracie’s journey, incredible talent and unique connection with her fans.

Fans can tune in to the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday, March 17 on FOX from 8:00-10:00pm ET live/PT tape-delayed. The show will also be broadcast on iHeartRadio stations nationwide and on the free iHeartRadio app.

Hosted by hip hop icon LL COOL J, this year's iHeartRadio Music Awards will take place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, March 17th. Leading the nominations this year are Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift with Swift's "Era's Tour" being recognized as "Tour of the Century." Additionally, the 2025 iHeartRadio Innovator Award will be presented to Mother Monster herself, Lady Gaga. , while the 2025 iHeartRadio Icon Award will be presented to Mariah Carey.

Taking over the stage at the Dolby Theater are performances from Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, GloRilla, Gracie Abrams, Kenny Chesney, Muni Long, Nelly and more. In addition to performing, Nelly will receive the 2025 iHeartRadio Landmark Award, which honors artists whose album releases have inspired and shaped culture over multiple decades. 

This year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards will also pay tribute to the resiliency and rebuilding of Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires affecting the entire community and will drive donations to FireAidLA.org. Contributions made to FireAid will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation, for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters. The Annenberg Foundation, with decades of philanthropic leadership in the community, including rapid response, will help coordinate a team to direct funds for the greatest impact.


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