On 14th of March, 2019 iHeartRadio hosted their 2019 awards show and EDM took top places in various categories of the music awards.
“The Middle” by Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey has beaten acts like Drake, Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5 and Post Malone. The same hit also won the award for Dane Song of the Year.
Marshmello took home the award for Best New Pop Artist and Best Dance Artist over Calvin Harris, Kygo, The Chainsmokers.
The Chainsmokers, on the other hand, won the award for Best Album for Sick Boy.
The full list of winner can be found here.
The dance music-specific awards:
Song of the Year:
“Better Now” – Post Malone
“Girls Like You” – Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B
“God’s Plan” – Drake
“Perfect” – Ed Sheeran
“The Middle” – Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey ** WINNER **
Best New Pop Artist:
Bazzi
Lauv
Marshmello ** WINNER **
MAX
NF
Dance Artist of the Year:
Calvin Harris
Kygo
Marshmello ** WINNER **
The Chainsmokers
Zedd
Dance Song of the Year:
“Friends” – Marshmello and Anne-Marie
“Happier” – Marshmello featuring Bastille
“One Kiss” – Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa
“Remind Me To Forget” – Kygo featuring Miguel
“The Middle” – Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey ** WINNER **