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Taylor Swift to Receive Innovator Award at 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
American singer-songwriter Taylor Alison Swift is about to fill another blank space on her resume with a career-celebrating prize at the iHeartRadio Music Awards which will be held later this month and will feature performances by Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban, Pat Benatar, Hugo Long, Cody Johnson, Coldplay, and Pink, who is the winner of this year’s Icon Award.
According to organizers, Swift will receive the Innovator Award on March 27 in honor of her widespread influence on popular culture.
“Along with her artistic success, Taylor’s generosity and philanthropy have inspired millions,” iHeartRadio said in its announcement. “She’s an advocate for women’s rights and the LGBTQ+ community, using her music and platform to inspire young people to use their voting power.”
The 33-year-old Swift is a 13-time winner at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and released her tenth album, “Midnights,” in October. With seven nominations, she is tied for the most at this year’s awards, including artist of the year and song of the year for “Anti-Hero.”
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Previous winners of the Innovator Award include Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, and Alicia Keys.
Pink will also get the Icon Award during this month’s gala in recognition of “her effect on pop culture, longevity, and continuous relevance as a touring and radio powerhouse with a passionate fan base worldwide,” according to organizers.
Known for hits such as “Get the Party Started” and “Lady Marmalade,” Pink has released nine albums during a career spanning more than two decades.
During the Los Angeles Dolby Theatre’s award ceremony, Pink will perform with Coldplay, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban, and Pat Benatar.
Harry Styles and Lizzo, who equalled Swift for the most nominations with seven each, were two other prominent nominees at the iHeartRadio ceremony. Together with Drake, Beyoncé, The Weekend, Jack Harlow, Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, and Dua Lipa, they are also contenders for artist of the year.