Twenty One Pilots win big
Twenty One Pilots took Alternative Artist of the Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 — the social post about the win drummed up 9,480 likes, 1,214 reposts and 178K views. The reaction underlines the band’s continued visibility in alternative circles this spring. (x.com) (x.com)
The 13th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards aired live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 26, 2026, with Ludacris hosting the telecast on FOX. (hollywoodreporter.com: ) The Alternative Artist ballot that night included Cage The Elephant, Green Day, Linkin Park and Sublime alongside the nominated Columbus duo. (theprp.com: ) Local coverage notes the pair were also contenders in Alternative Song of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year categories at this year’s ceremony. (dispatch.com: ) iHeartRadio’s awards reflect airplay and streaming on its stations and app for the 2025 tracking year, with fan voting for select categories open January 8 through March 19, 2026. (iheart.com: ) Industry roundups from Billboard and Forbes show the night also featured high-profile honors for artists including Miley Cyrus and John Mellencamp, underscoring the ceremony’s mix of commercial airplay winners and legacy recognitions. (billboard.com: ) (forbes.com: )
