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Beyoncé Set to Receive Innovator Award at 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Published March 21, 2024

Renowned for her ability to continually redefine the music landscape, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is slated to receive the prestigious Innovator Award at the coming 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. This honor comes swiftly on the heels of the release of her much-anticipated eighth studio album titled Act II: Cowboy Carter.

Beyoncé's Continued Excellence

Amid the frenzy of her new album launch, which follows her 2022 hit 'Act I: Renaissance', Beyoncé is also preparing to make a grand entrance at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Here, she will accept the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards taking place on April 1. The award is a mark of her unyielding innovation, significant influence on pop culture, and the success of her Renaissance World Tour.

Stars Align for the Music Awards

The ceremony is set to be hosted by critically acclaimed rapper and actor, Ludacris, who will also take the stage to perform. An ensemble of music stars, such as Justin Timberlake, Green Day, and TLC, is expected to perform at the event. In a special moment of recognition, singer Cher will also be bestowed with the iHeartRadio icon award.

Beyoncé's latest work, Act ll: Cowboy Carter, serves as a sequel to her previously lauded album and signifies her ongoing evolution as an artist. Her innovative track 'Texas Hold ’Em' has recently carved her name into history as the first Black woman to lead Billboard’s country music chart.

Beyoncé's iHeartRadio Nominations & Public Participation

The awards show stands as a testament to Beyoncé's achievements this year, as she boasts five nominations across various categories including R&B artist and song of the year. Public voting is an integral part of the iHeartRadio Music Awards, where fans get the opportunity to weigh in on their favorites across a multitude of categories such as best lyrics, music video, and fan army, up until March 25.

The awards event guarantees an evening of excitement, broadcasting live on Fox and streaming across iHeartRadio stations nationwide. The expected start time for the ceremony is 8 p.m. EDT, ensuring fans won't miss a moment of the action.

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