The Chainsmokers, Calvin Harris & More Nominated For 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards
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January 4, 2017
Be prepared for another all-star night in music as the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards returns to the historic Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday (March 5). The superstar affair will be televised live on TBS, TNT and truTV at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and simulcast on iHeartMedia stations nationwide, as well as on iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital music and live streaming radio service.
For the fourth straight year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the amazing music that was heard throughout the year across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on iHeartRadio. The Chainsmokers racked up an impressive 11 nominations (only 1 behind Drake). The guys are up for Song of the Year, Dance Song of the Year, Best Collaboration and Collaboration of the Year for their collaboration with Halsey "Closer," Best Duo/Group of the Year, Dance Artist of the Year, Producer of the Year, and Best New Artist category presented by the all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza®. The duo's collaboration with Daya "Don't Let Me Down" has also earned them nominations for Best Collaboration, Best Music Video, and Dance Song of the Year for a second time.
Calvin Harris is also up for multiple awards including Dance Artist of the Year, and Best Collaboration and Best Music Video for his collab with Rihanna "This Is What You Came For."
Other dance music artists to be nominated for the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Major Lazer, DJ Snake, and Flume. Check out the nominees for Dance Song of the Year and Dance Artist of the Year below:
Dance Song of the Year:
- "Closer" - The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
- "Cold Water" - Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber and MØ
- "Don't Let Me Down" - The Chainsmokers featuring Daya
- "I Took A Pill In Ibiza" - Mike Posner
- "Let Me Love You" - DJ Snake featuring Justin Bieber
Dance Artist of the Year:
- Calvin Harris
- DJ Snake
- Flume
- Major Lazer
- The Chainsmokers
In addition to the nominees, iHeartRadio is excited to reveal that Bruno Mars will take the Forum stage as part of a string of live performances, first-time duets and collaborations, celebrity guest appearances and live award presentations. Check out the full list of nominees HERE.
In addition to being a compelling celebration of music and artists, the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards will again celebrate the fans, giving them once-in-a-lifetime access to their favorite artists and an up-close-and-personal view of the event like never before. Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell, Best Lyrics, Best Collaboration, Best Cover Song, Best Song from a Movie and the first-ever Best Music Video, Social Star Award and Best Underground Alternative Band awards. Social voting for the Social Star Award and Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell award began through iHeartRadio’s social sites and in the iHeartRadio App on January 3 and social voting for all other categories begin today, January 4. Voting will close on February 24 with voting for the Social Star Award and the Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell award continuing through the evening of the awards on March 5. Fans can vote by visiting iheartradio.com/awards.
As a signature sponsor of the awards show, Chase debit and credit cardholders will have the opportunity to purchase tickets first. The exclusive Chase Cardholder Pre-sale starts January 4 at noon ET/9 a.m. PT and runs through January 6 at noon ET/9 a.m. PT, or until tickets sell out. Chase cardholders can visit iHeartRadio.com/Chase for the opportunity to purchase tickets using their Chase debit or credit card. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting January 7 at 10 a.m. PT, and will be available on Ticketmaster here.
Nominees and winners were determined by iHeartMedia, Inc. based on industry data from Mediabase and BigChampagne, fan feedback and guidance from experts, including iHeartRadio programmers from multiple radio formats.
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