Beyonce wins Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music awards, full list of winners

Beyoncé was honored with the Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards presented by Stevie Wonder, Deadline reported.

After accepting the trophy on stage, the superstar said to Wonder, “I love you and I honor you. I want to thank you for making a way for all of us.”

“I'm honored to receive this recognition from you, Stevie Wonder. Whenever anyone asks me if it's anyone I can listen to for the rest of my life, it's always you,” she continued.

The 25-time Grammy Award winner (the most by a male solo artist) Wonder responded, “I just want to thank you for motivating the world to become a better place.”

Beyoncé the Innovator

Beyoncé also thanked him for playing the harmonica on Jolene, her version of the iconic Dolly Parton original released as part of the singer's latest album Cowboy Carter.

“Innovation starts with a dream. but then you have to execute that dream, and that road can be very bumpy,” she added.

“Being an innovator is saying what everyone believes is impossible. Being an innovator often means being criticized, which often will test your mental strength. Being an innovator is leaning on faith and trusting that God will catch you and guide you,” Beyoncé continued.

“So, to all the record labels, every radio station, every award show, my hope is that we’re more open to the joy and liberation that comes from enjoying art with no preconceived notions,” she stated.

She ended her speech by thanking the other innovators who paved the way by namedropping Rosetta Tharpe, Tracy Chapman, Linda Martell, Wonder, Andre 3000, Tina Turner and Michael Jackson. Beyoncé also thanked her husband, Jay-Z as well as their three children.

iHeartRadio Music Awards winners

The iHeartRadio Awards also honored Taylor Swift who took home six awards including Artist of the Year and Tour of the Year. Cher took home the Icon Award and Green Day the Landmark Award.

SZA also won Song of the Year for Kill Bill. Jelly Roll, who was also a performer at the event, took home two best new artist trophies for pop and country.

See the complete list of winners below:

Innovator Award
Beyoncé

Icon Award
Cher

Landmark Award
Green Day

Song of the Year
Kill Bill – SZA

Artist of the Year
Taylor Swift

Duo/Group of the Year
OneRepublic

Best Collaboration
Calm Down- Rema & Selena Gomez

Best New Artist (Pop)
Jelly Roll

Pop Song of the Year (New for 2024)
Flowers- Miley Cyrus

Pop Artist of the Year (New for 2024)
Taylor Swift

Pop Album of the Year
GUTS – Olivia Rodrigo

Country Song of the Year
Heart Like A Truck – Lainey Wilson

Country Album of the Year
One Thing At A Time – Morgan Wallen

Country Artist of the Year
Morgan Wallen

Best New Artist (Country)
Jelly Roll