Features Editor
Yesterday,
May 1, was the first annual iHeartRadio Music Awards with performances by Pharrell
Williams, Blake Shelton, Kendrick Lamar, Shakira, Bastille, and more.
Here
are the award categories and winners:
Pharrell
Williams accepted the iHeartRadio Innovator Award and Ariana Grande received the
iHeartRadio Young Influence Award.
Song of the Year:
“Stay”
Rihanna featuring Mikky Ekko
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Artist of the Year:
Rihanna
Best New Artist:
Lorde
Best Lyrics:
“Wrecking
Ball” Miley Cyrus
Best Fan Army:
Rihanna Navy
Best Collaboration:
"Timber" Pitbull featuring
Ke$ha
Country Song of the Year:
"Boys 'Round Here" Blake Shelton
"Boys 'Round Here" Blake Shelton
Hip Hop/R&B Song of the Year:
"Pour It Up" Rihanna
EDM Song of the Year:
"Wake Me Up" Avicii
Alternative Rock Song of the Year:
"Demons" Imagine Dragons
"Demons" Imagine Dragons