{"id":20753,"date":"2021-05-11T12:48:34","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T17:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=20753"},"modified":"2021-05-11T12:48:34","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T17:48:34","slug":"usher-to-host-and-perform-during-the-2021-iheartradio-music-awards-on-thursday-may-27-live-on-fox-8pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/11\/usher-to-host-and-perform-during-the-2021-iheartradio-music-awards-on-thursday-may-27-live-on-fox-8pm\/","title":{"rendered":"Usher to Host and Perform During the 2021 &#8220;iHeartRadio Music Awards&#8221; on Thursday, May 27 Live on FOX @ 8PM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20754\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iheartradio-music-awards.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iheartradio-music-awards.jpg 550w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/iheartradio-music-awards-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>iHeartMedia and FOX announced today that Usher will host and perform during the <strong><em>2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards<\/em><\/strong>. In addition, the event will feature performances from The Weeknd with special guests Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars &amp; Anderson . Paak (Silk Sonic), Dan + Shay, and Doja Cat, with more to be announced. In addition, the event will feature appearances from Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Roddy Ricch, twenty-one pilots, Megan Thee Stallion, and more. The event will air LIVE from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Thursday, May 27 (8:00-10:00PM ET live \/ PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The event also will be heard on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the legendary Elton John will receive the <em>2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards<\/em>, which will be introduced by Chris Martin and Lil Nas X. The award also will feature a special tribute performance honoring Elton John&#8217;s global impact on pop culture, longevity, and continued relevance as a touring and radio force with a loyal fan base worldwide. Elton John is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time. With 1 diamond, 38 platinum or multi-platinum, and 26 gold albums, over 50 Top 40 hits, he has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and holds the record for the biggest-selling single of all time, &#8220;Candle in the Wind 1997.&#8221; As the recipient of the <em>2020 iHeartRadio Music Award<\/em> for &#8216;Tour of the Year&#8217;, his Farewell Yellow Brick Road&#8217; tour, encompasses 5 continents and over 350 dates, and marks his retirement from touring after more than 50 years on the road. In addition to music, he established the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which today is one of the leading non-profit HIV\/AIDS organizations. Past honorees of the iHeartRadio Icon Award include Bon Jovi.<\/p><div id=\"morty-1711344773\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m excited to be hosting and performing during the <em>2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards<\/em>,&#8221; said Usher. &#8220;This year&#8217;s show includes an incredible lineup of exceptionally talented artists. It&#8217;s going to be a great time!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Now in its eighth year, the<em> iHeartRadio Music Awards<\/em> will celebrate the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2020, while also offering a preview of the upcoming hits of 2021. 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&#8217; road to #1. Since the Awards&#8217; inception in 2013, the show has included live performances and appearances by superstar artists, such as Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, Garth Brooks, Rihanna, Halsey, Justin Bieber, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Martin, Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Big Sean, Sam Smith, Madonna, Blake Shelton, Pharrell, Pitbull and many others.<\/p>\n<p>Artists receiving multiple nominations include 24kGoldn, AC\/DC, AJR, All Time Low, Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, Beyonc\u00e9, Billie Eilish, blackbear, BLACKPINK, Blake Shelton, BTS, Calibre 50, Cardi B, Charlie Puth, Chris Brown, Christian Nodal, DaBaby, Doja Cat, Drake, Dua Lipa, Future, Gabby Barrett, H.E.R., Harry Styles, J Balvin, Jhen\u00e9 Aiko, JP Saxe, Justin Bieber, KAROL G, Lady Gaga, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Maluma, Maren Morris, Megan Thee Stallion, Ozuna, Ozzy Osbourne, Pop Smoke, Post Malone, Roddy Ricch, Shawn Mendes, Snoh Aalegra, Summer Walker, Surf Mesa, Taylor Swift, The Pretty Reckless, The Weeknd, twenty-one pilots, and Young Thug.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to paying tribute to music and artists, the <em>2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards<\/em> 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&#8217;s Best Fan Army, Best Lyrics, Best Cover Song, Best Music Video, the Social Star Award, Favorite Music Video Choreography Award, and the first-ever TikTok Bop of the Year Award.<\/p><div id=\"morty-1904709664\" class=\"morty-content_2\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>For a full list of categories, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/iHeartRadio.com\/awards\">iHeartRadio.com\/awards<\/a>. Additional categories include Label of the Year, Titanium Song of the Year and Titanium Artist of the Year, and individual winners for Album of the Year in music&#8217;s biggest genres, including Pop, Country, Alternative Rock, Rock, Dance, Hip-Hop, R&amp;B, Latin Pop\/Reggaeton and Regional Mexican formats. Nominations are based on consumption data, including streaming, album sales, song sales, and radio airplay.<\/p>\n<p>Social voting began April 7 and will close on May 19 @ 11:59PM ET for all categories. Fans can vote on Twitter using the appropriate category and nominee hashtags or by visiting<a href=\"http:\/\/iHeartRadio.com\/awards\"> iHeartRadio.com\/awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Proud partners of the <em>2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards<\/em> include Taco Bell(R), Dr Pepper Zero Sugar, and R\u00e9my Martin with more to be announced.<\/p>\n<p>iHeartRadio and Taco Bell are once again teaming up to celebrate the fans, artists, and music that kept us all connected over the past year. 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