In case you missed it, the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards went down on Sunday, April 3, at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., where some of today’s biggest names in music were honored for their recent work. Not only did the festivities mark one of music’s biggest concert events, but it provided entertainers the opportunity to thank fans for all their support.
One star in specific, Adele, was more than gracious, when she walked away with the award for “Song of the Year” thanks to the unforgettable hit single “Hello,” following a performance in Birmingham on Wednesday. “Thank you so much for everyone that voted for me,” she told the sold-out crowd when receiving the special trophy.
Other superstars guests in attendance included Justin Bieber, Jhene Aiko, Pitbull, Taylor Swift, Calvin Harris, Iggy Azalea, and many, many more. So who else is walked away with major bragging rights? Take a look at the winners list below.
Best Tour: Taylor Swift
Song of the Year: Adele, “Hello”
Innovator Award: U2
Country Song of the Year: Chris Janson, “Buy Me a Boat”
Best Lyrics: Rachel Platten, “Fight Song”
Rock Song of the Year: Zac Brown Band ft. Chris Cornell, “Heavy Is the Head”
Alternative Rock Song of the Year: Twenty One Pilots, “Stressed Out”
Hip-Hop Song of the Year: Drake, “Hotline Bling”
Country Artist of the Year: Luke Bryan
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year: Banda Los Recoditos
Best Cover Song: Fifth Harmony, Jasmine V, Jacob Whitesides and Mahogany Lox, “Uptown Funk”
Rock Artist of the Year: The Foo Fighters
Best Song from a Movie: Lady Gaga, “Til It Happens To You” (The Hunting Ground)
R&B Song of the Year: The Weeknd, “Earned It”
Best Collaboration: Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk”
Female Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
R&B Artist of the Year: Chris Brown
The Biggest Triple Threat: Selena Gomez
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