Taylor Swift to receive special honor at the iHeart Radio Music Awards

On Monday, we have the return of the yearly iHeart Radio Music Awards, and it’s not just any ordinary day for Taylor Swift fans. This date also commemorates a significant milestone – exactly two years since the commencement of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Glendale, Arizona, back in March 2023.

What connection do these two events have? Let me explain: Taylor Swift is set to receive iHeart Radio’s Tour of the Century award, and this special event will showcase a prerecorded performance from her Eras Tour debut concert. This means that while Swift won’t be performing live, fans can still enjoy watching her performance. Essentially, everyone benefits from this situation, although not entirely in the traditional sense.

Absolutely, Taylor Swift isn’t just getting a single nod at the awards; she’s actually nominated in ten distinct categories, ranging from Artist of the Year to Best Music Video (for “Fortnight”) and even Favorite Tour Tradition. No dedicated Swift fan would disagree that her iconic 22 hat deserves its own award. Let’s toast to that (if only I had a hat!).

Celebrating her tour anniversary in that manner isn’t the most disappointing approach, given that she performed over 100 shows and spent more than a year showcasing her evolving Eras setlist. Regardless of whether you believe the music industry should continue discussing her or not, there’s no denying that she is an artist who continues to draw fans, both Swifties and non-Swifties alike.

It’s unlikely that we’ll see a tour quite like Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour in the future, not just from her but also from other artists. This was such a success because of Taylor Swift’s long-standing career and her ability to continuously evolve with time. Each new album she releases is unique compared to the last, and this versatility seems set to continue.

You can catch the iHeart Radio Music Awards Monday, March 17 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Fox.

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2025-03-13 22:14