Iggy Azalea, Sam Smith Lead iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominations
Iggy Azalea and Sam Smith lead the nominations for the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
The Aussie rapper and British crooner are finalists in five categories including Artist of the Year and Best New Artist, while Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift each score four nominations.
Other multiple nominees include Beyoncé, Chris Brown, and John Legend.
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Pharrell Williams, who received the iHeartRadio Innovator Award last year, was on hand to announce the nominations live on “Today” on Wednesday (Feb. 4).
The second annual event will be broadcast live on NBC from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 29 at 8 p.m.
The inaugural iHeartRadio Music Awards were held last May and featured performances from Kendrick Lamar, Usher, and Ariana Grande.
See a list of nominees below.
2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominees
Artist of the Year
Ariana Grande
Iggy Azalea
Luke Bryan
Sam Smith
Taylor Swift
Song of the Year
“All About That Bass” – Meghan Trainor
“All of Me” – John Legend
“Happy” – Pharrell Williams
“Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift
“Stay With Me” – Sam Smith
Best Collaboration
“Bang Bang” – Jessie J + Ariana Grande + Nicki Minaj
“Dark Horse” – Katy Perry feat. Juicy J
“Fancy” – Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX
“Problem” – Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea
“Talk Dirty” – Jason Derulo feat. 2 Chainz
Best New Artist
Bastille
Cole Swindell
Iggy Azalea
Meghan Trainor
Sam Smith
Country Song of the Year
“Bartender” – Lady Antebellum
“Burnin’ It Down” – Jason Aldean
“Dirt” – Florida Georgia Line
“Give Me Back My Hometown” – Eric Church
“Play It Again” – Luke Bryan
Hip-Hop/R&B Song of the Year
“Don’t Tell ‘Em” – Jeremih feat. YG
“Drunk in Love” – Beyoncé feat. Jay Z
“Flawless” – Beyoncé
“Loyal” – Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne and Tyga
“New Flame” – Chris Brown feat. Usher and Rick Ross
Dance Song of the Year
“Animals” – Martin Garrix
“Blame” – Calvin Harris feat. John Newman
“La La La” – Naughty Boy feat. Sam Smith
“Summer” – Calvin Harris
“Waves” – Mr. Probz
Alternative Rock Song of the Year
“Come With Me Now” – KONGOS
“Do I Wanna Know?” – Arctic Monkeys
“Fever” – The Black Keys
“Something From Nothing” – Foo Fighters
“Take Me to Church” – Hozier
Best Lyrics
“All of Me” – John Legend
“Blank Space” – Taylor Swift
“Counting Stars” – OneRepublic
“Habits (Stay High)” – Tove Lo
“Stay With Me” – Sam Smith
“Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran
Best Fan Army
5SOSFAM – 5 Seconds of Summer
Arianators – Ariana Grande
Bey Hive – Beyoncé
Team Breezy – Chris Brown
Sheerios – Ed Sheeran
Church Choir – Eric Church
Directioners – One Direction
Selenators – Selena Gomez
Mendes Army – Shawn Mendes
Swifties – Taylor Swift
Renegade
Brantley Gilbert
Charli XCX
Hozier
Iggy Azalea
Meghan Trainor