The awards will be televised live from the Forum in Los Angeles on TBS, TNT, and truTV March 5, 2017 and siimulcast on iHeart stations across the country, as well as iHeartRadio.
Now in their fourth year, the awards have previously featured performances by the likes of Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Meghan Trainor, and Katy Perry. The 2016 awards show generated 115 billion social media impressions throughout its promotional period. Turner is partnering with iHeartMedia for the event.
John Sykes, President of iHeartMedia Entertainment Enterprises, “This is the one awards show that honors not only the biggest music artists of the year, but also the millions of fans that got them to the top. This is a night where viewers can watch their favorite artists and truly connect, live across three Turner channels.”
“The iHeartRadio Music Awards have really upped the ante when it comes to fan engagement, making it especially valuable among Turner’s slate of live event programming,” said Michael Bloom, Senior Vice President of Unscripted Series and Specials for TNT and TBS. “We look forward to working with iHeartMedia in making the whole initiative even more engaging and unforgettable this year.”
