\niHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced today that multi-award winning artist Lenny Kravitz <\/b>will host and perform during the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Additionally, LL COOL J<\/b> will make a special appearance and Grammy nominated rapper Latto <\/b>willjoin the previously announced performance lineup, which includes the 2023<\/b>Icon Award Recipient P!NK, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Muni Long, Cody Johnson, Coldplay <\/b>(with a special live performance from Brazil) and more. Additionally, Taylor Swift <\/b>will receive the 2023 iHeartRadio Innovator Award. <\/b>The eventwill air LIVE from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Monday, March 27<\/span> (8:00-10:00 P.M. ET live \/ PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The event also will be heard on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.\n<\/p>\n
\n\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to host and perform at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards to celebrate the best in music,\u201d said Lenny Kravitz. \u201cAs always the show will feature some great surprises and unforgettable performances that music fans across the country won\u2019t want to miss.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\nNow in its tenth year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2022, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2023. The show will feature award presentations in multiple categories, live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise stage moments and will tell the stories of the winning artists\u2019 road to #1.\n<\/p>\n
\nIn addition to previously announced categories, iHeartMedia has also announced that the nominees for Songwriter of the Year and Producer of the Year (in alphabetical order) are:\n<\/p>\n
Songwriter of the Year:<\/b><\/p>\n Producer of the Year:<\/b><\/p>\n \nArtists receiving multiple nominations include, AJR, Anitta, Bailey Zimmerman, Bad Bunny, Bebe Rexha, Beyonc\u00e9, BLACKPINK, Black Eyed Peas, Blxst, Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic, BTS, Calibre 50, Carrie Underwood, David Guetta, Doja Cat, Drake, Dua Lipa, Elle King, Elton John, Farruko, Future, GAYLE, Glass Animals, GloRilla, Grupo Firme, Harry Styles, Imagine Dragons, Jack Harlow, Jordan Davis, Justin Bieber, Karol G, Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney, Kim Petras, Kodak Black, Latto, La Adictiva, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Machine Gun Kelly, M\u00e5neskin, Megan Thee Stallion, Morgan Wallen, Muni Long, Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rihanna, Sam Smith, Selena Gomez, Shania Twain, Shinedown, Steve Lacy, Swedish House Mafia, SZA, Taylor Swift, Tems, The Weeknd, Three Days Grace, Ti\u00ebsto, and Yung Gravy. For a full list of nominees, visit iHeartRadio.com\/awards<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \nThe 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards will again celebrate the fans, giving iHeartRadio listeners the opportunity to decide winners in several new and established categories. Fan voting will determine this year\u2019s Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, Best Fan Army, the Social Star Award, Favorite Tour Photographer, TikTok Bop of the Year, Favorite Documentary, Favorite Tour Style, Favorite Residency and Favorite Use of a Sample.\n<\/p>\n \nSocial voting will close on March 20 at 11:59 p.m. PT for all categories. Fans can vote on Twitter using the appropriate category and nominee hashtags or by visiting iHeartRadio.com\/awards<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \nProud partners of this year\u2019s event include INFINITI. Additional proud partners across iHeartRadio platforms include COVERGIRL, The Hartford Small Business Insurance, Valentino, with more to be announced.\n<\/p>\n \nExecutive producers for the \u201ciHeartRadio Music Awards\u201d are Joel Gallen, for Tenth Planet; and John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters, for iHeartMedia. Ahead of the event, fans can tune in to the live red carpet pre-show presented by INFINITI. For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com\/awards<\/a> or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.\n<\/p>\n For a full list of categories, visit <\/b>iHeartRadio.com\/awards<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n About iHeartMedia, Inc.<\/b><\/p>\n \niHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month. iHeart\u2019s broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next four podcast publishers combined, and has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com<\/a> for more company information.\n<\/p>\n About FOX Entertainment<\/b><\/p>\n \nWith a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world\u2019s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1<\/i>, The Simpsons<\/i>, The Cleaning Lady, Hell\u2019s Kitchen, LEGO Masters<\/i><\/b>), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment\u2019s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob\u2019s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg<\/i><\/b>), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home<\/i><\/b>), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay\u2019s Food Stars<\/i><\/b>) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune<\/i><\/b>), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control<\/i><\/b>) to develop scripted content, worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global, and Web3 media and creative technology studio Blockchain Creative Labs.\n<\/p>\n About Lenny Kravitz<\/b><\/p>\n \nRegarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race, and class over the course of a three decade-plus musical career. Reveling in the soul, rock, and funk influences the sixties and seventies, the writer, producer and multi-instrumentalist has won four consecutive Grammy\u00ae Awards as well as setting the record for the most wins in the \u201cBest Male Rock Vocal Performance\u201d category. In addition to his eleven studio albums, which have sold 40 million worldwide, this multidimensional artist has segued into film, appearing as Cinna in the box-office hits, The Hunger Games<\/span> and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire<\/span>. Kravitz can also be seen in the critically-acclaimed films Precious<\/span> and The Butler<\/span>. His creative firm Kravitz Design Inc. touts an impressive portfolio of noteworthy ventures, including hotel properties, condominium projects, private residences, and high-end legendary brands like Rolex, Leica and Dom Perignon. In 2022, he launched his own ultra-premium spirits brand, Nocheluna Sotol\u2014a distillate from Chihuahua, Mexico derived from the sotol plant. He was also recognized by the CFDA in 2022 with their \u201cFashion Icon Award\u201d for his role as not only one of rock’s most esteemed musicians, but also a major fashion influence. Kravitz is also the author of Flash<\/span>, a book which showcases unique rock photography. His recent memoir, Let Love Rule,<\/span> landed on The New York Times<\/span>\u2019 Best Sellers List. He currently serves as the brand ambassador and global face for YSL Beauty\u2019s Y<\/i> cologne. Most recently, he was selected as a 2023 Hollywood Walk of Fame<\/span> inductee and is set to release a new album later this year.\n<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span>https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20230314005707\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n MEDIA CONTACTS:<\/b><\/p>\n iHeartMedia \nPeyton Webb Lenny Kravitz Contact KEYWORDS:<\/b> United States North America New York<\/p>\n INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Podcast TV and Radio Music Online General Entertainment Celebrity Events\/Concerts Entertainment<\/p>\n\n
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