Thanks to the Swifites,Taylor Swiftwon big at the 2024iHeartRadio Music Awards!
The pop superstar, 34,took home the trophyfor the coveted, fan-voted award for artist of the year at the 12th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday in Los Angeles. Although the Grammy winner was unable to attend the awards ceremony, she spoke in a pre-recorded acceptance speech about how grateful she was to receive the honor — and teased “exciting things coming up.”
After*NSYNC’sLance BassandBackstreet BoysmemberAJ McLeanintroduced Swift as the award winner — as well as the winner for pop artist of the year and tour of the year — a video of the hitmaker played.
Taylor Swift performing on the Eras Tour at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts in May 2023.Scott Eisen/TAS23/Getty
Scott Eisen/TAS23/Getty
“Hey! I wanted to say thank you so much to anyone who voted for this award,” the Grammy winner, who was wearing a blue top and a gold necklace, said in the clip. “iHeart, you’ve also just been so incredibly supportive over the course of my entire career, but especially this year has been pretty spectacular. I am so grateful for that.”
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Swift also took a moment to shout out her fans for their support in listening to her music and showing up to her record-breaking Eras Tour. “You know, to the fans, it is completely up to you to choose how you spend your time, what concerts you want to go to, what music you want to make the soundtrack of your life. And to anyone who has included me in those choices, I am so, so, so thankful for that,” she shared.
Taylor Swift.iHeartRadio/YouTube
iHeartRadio/YouTube
Aside from looking at her whirlwind past year, the “Karma” singer also looked ahead at what’s to come — including the upcoming release of her 11th studio albumThe Tortured Poets Department.
She continued, “We have so many exciting things ahead of us. I’m continuing on with the tour and, most importantly, I have a brand new album calledThe Tortured Poets Department, which comes out on April 19. I cannot wait to share it with you.”
“So, thank you for voting for me for this incredible honor — artist of the year,” the singer-songwriter’s thoughtful speech concluded. “I am so blown away and so thankful and I just can’t wait to keep having fun with you guys because we have a lot of exciting things coming up. Thank you so much.”
Taylor Swift performing on the Eras Tour at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona in March 2023.John Shearer/Getty
John Shearer/Getty
Swift led thenominationsat this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards, garnering nine total nods. Aside from artist of the year, pop artist of artist of the year and tour of the year, “Cruel Summer” was up for song of the year, pop song of the year and TikTok bop of the year, and her1989 (Taylor’s Version)track “Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version)” was recognized in the best lyrics category.
She was also up for best tour style for herEras Tour ensembles, her concert filmTaylor Swift: The Eras Tourcompeted for favorite on-screen, and her devoted Swifties were among the fandoms facing off for best fan army.
In the major artist of the year category, she competed against fellow A-listersDrake,Jelly Roll,Luke Combs,Miley Cyrus,Morgan Wallen,Olivia Rodrigo,Shakira,SZAandUsher.
Swift also had a major year at theiHeartRadio Music Awards in 2023. In addition to multiple of her songs taking home trophies, including herMidnightsfan-favorite “Anti-Hero” earning the song of the year title, she was alsohonored with the innovator award.
Taylor Swift at the Grammy Awards in February 2024 in Los Angeles.Frazer Harrison/Getty
Frazer Harrison/Getty
The pop star’s recognition at this year’s awards ceremony comes as she’s in the second year of her career-spanningEras Tour, and continuing to reach new career heights. Not only did the re-recording of her hit 2014 album1989lead to her biggest debut atop theBillboard200 chartupon its release last fall, the on-screen version of her live show,Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, becameone of the highest-grossing concert filmsof all time upon its release last year.
The “Shake It Off” singer isn’t slowing down anytime either. As she won theGrammy for best pop albumat the awards show in February, she announced her forthcoming album,The Tortured Poets Department, and is currently gearing up for its release in April.
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