The 'Bodak Yellow' hitmaker collects the most nominations with a whooping 13 counts, including for Female Artist of the Year, while the 'God's Plan' rapper receives 8 nods.
- Jan 10, 2019
AceShowbiz - Cardi B and Drake look set to dominate the iHeartRadio Music Awards after each receiving a host of nominations on Wednesday, January 09.
The "Bodak Yellow" hitmaker received 13 nods, the most of any artist, including for Female Artist of the Year, Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year for "Girls Like You", on which she featured alongside Maroon 5.
She had three tracks nominated for the Best Collaboration prize, with "Girls Like You" joined by "Finesse (Remix)", on which she teamed with Bruno Mars, and "I Like It", her track featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin. The promos for all three songs are also up for Best Music Video.
Drake was recognised with eight nods, including for Male Artist of the Year, Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year for his smash hit "God's Plan". The track is also nominated for the Hip-Hop Song of the Year award, as are two more of the Canadian rapper's efforts, "Nice For What" and "In My Feelings".
The other Male Artist of the Year nominees are Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone. Joining Cardi in the equivalent female category are Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, Halsey, and Dua Lipa.
In addition to "God's Plan" and "Girls Like You", Ed Sheeran's "Perfect", Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey's "The Middle", and Post Malone's "Better Now" are named on the Song of the Year shortlist.
Cardi's collaborators Maroon 5 are also nominated for Best Duo/Group of the Year alongside 5 Seconds of Summer, Imagine Dragons, Panic At the Disco, and Twenty One Pilots.
As well as the major prizes, gongs will be handed out in several fan voted categories, including Best Fan Army, Best Cover Song, and Cutest Musician's Pet.
The awards bash will take place on 14 March at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
The nominees in the top categories below.
Song of the Year:
- "Better Now" - Post Malone
- "Girls Like You" - Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B
- "God's Plan" - Drake
- "Perfect" - Ed Sheeran
- "The Middle" - Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey
Female Artist of the Year:
Male Artist of the Year:
Best Duo/Group of the Year:
Best Collaboration:
- "Finesse (Remix)" - Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B
- "Girls Like You" - Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B
- "I Like It" - Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin
- "Meant to Be" - Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
- "The Middle" - Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey
Alternative Rock Song of the Year:
- "Africa" - Weezer
- "Broken" - lovelytheband
- "Happier" - Marshmello featuring Bastille
- "High Hopes" - Panic At the Disco
- "Natural" - Imagine Dragons
Alternative Rock Artist of the Year:
Rock Song of the Year:
- "Are You Ready" - Disturbed
- 'Bulletproof" - Godsmack
- "Devil" - Shinedown
- "Safari Song" - Greta Van Fleet
- "Zombie" - Bad Wolves
Rock Artist of the Year:
Country Song of the Year:
- "Heaven" - Kane Brown
- "Meant to Be" - Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
- "Most People Are Good" - Luke Bryan
- "Rich" - Maren Morris
- "Tequila" - Dan + Shay
Country Artist of the Year:
Dance Song of the Year:
- "Friends" - Marshmello and Anne-Marie
- "Happier" - Marshmello featuring Bastille
- "One Kiss" - Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa
- "Remind Me to Forget" - Kygo featuring Miguel
- "The Middle" - Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey
Dance Artist of the Year:
Hip-Hop Song of the Year:
- "God's Plan" - Drake
- "I Like It" - Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin
- "In My Feelings" - Drake
- "Nice for What" - Drake
- "Psycho" - Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:
R&B Song of the Year:
- "Boo'd Up" - Ella Mai
- "Finesse (Remix)" - Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B
- "Medicine" - Queen Naija
- "Sky Walker" - Miguel featuring Travis Scott (II)
- "When We" - Tank
R&B Artist of the Year:
- Daniel Caesar
- Ella Mai
- Gabi Wilson a.k.a. H.E.R.
- Miguel
- SZA
Latin Song of the Year:
- "Clandestino" - Shakira featuring Maluma
- "Dura" - Daddy Yankee
- "Echame La Culpa" - Luis Fonsi and Demi Lovato
- "Me Niego" - Reik featuring Ozuna and Wisin
- "X" - Nicky Jam and J Balvin
Latin Artist of the Year:
Producer of the Year:
- David Garcia
- Frank Dukes
- Louis Bell
- Marshmello
- Noah "40" Shebib
Best Music Video: