<p>iHEARTMEDIA and FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY (FOX) have announced the nominees for the 2019 <a title="iHEARTRADIO" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/iheartradio-music-festival/">iHEARTRADIO</a> MUSIC AWARDS airing THURSDAY, MARCH 14th (8-10p ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX, live from MICROSOFT THEATER in LOS ANGELES. The event also will be broadcast on iHEARTMEDIA radio stations nationwide and <a title="iHEARTRADIO" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/iheartradio-music-festival/">iHEARTRADIO</a>.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-35855" src="http://www.countrymusicnewsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/iHeartRadio-2019.jpg" alt="iHeartRadio Awards 2019 Nominees" width="650" height="366" /></p>
<p>“It’s no secret why this year’s <a title="iHEARTRADIO" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/iheartradio-music-festival/">iHEARTRADIO</a> MUSIC AWARDS nominees are a Who’s Who of music,” said Pres./Entertainment Enterprises JOHN SYKES. “These are the artists and the songs <a title="iHeartRadio" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/iheartradio-music-festival/">iHeartRadio</a> listeners couldn’t get enough of this past year. It’s going to be an unforgettable show.”</p>
<h3>The 2019 iHeartMusic nominees in Country Music Categories are</h3>
<p><strong>Country Song of the Year:</strong><br />
“Heaven” &#8211; <a title="Kane Brown" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSKaneBrown/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkane-brown-tickets%2F">Kane Brown</a><br />
“Meant To Be” &#8211; Bebe Rexha featuring <a title="Florida Georgia Line" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/florida-georgia-line-tour-tickets/">Florida Georgia Line</a><br />
“Most People Are Good” &#8211; <a title="Luke Bryan" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLukeBryan/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fluke-bryan-tickets%2F">Luke Bryan</a><br />
“Rich” &#8211; <a title="Maren Morris" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMMorris/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmaren-morris-tickets%2F">Maren Morris</a><br />
“Tequila” &#8211; <a title="Dan + Shay" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/dan-shay-concert-tour-tickets/">Dan + Shay</a></p>
<p><strong>Country Artist of the Year:</strong><br />
<a title="Carrie Underwood" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/carrie-underwood-tour-dates/">Carrie Underwood</a><br />
<a title="Jason Aldean" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSAldean/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjason-aldean-tickets%2F">Jason Aldean</a><br />
<a title="Luke Bryan" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLukeBryan/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fluke-bryan-tickets%2F">Luke Bryan</a><br />
<a title="Luke Combs" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSLukeCombs/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fluke-combs-tickets%2F">Luke Combs</a><br />
Thomas Rhett</p>
<p><strong>Best New Country Artist:</strong><br />
<a title="Carly Pearce" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/tour-dates-carly-pearce/">Carly Pearce</a><br />
Dylan Scott<br />
<a title="Jordan Davis" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSJDavis/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjordan+davis-tickets%2F">Jordan Davis</a><br />
LANCO<br />
<a title="Russell Dickerson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSDickerson/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Frussell-dickerson-tickets%2F">Russell Dickerson</a></p>
<p>For a full list of categories visit <a href="http://iHeartRadio.com/awards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iHeartRadio.com/awards</a>.</p>
<p>“Millions of music’s biggest fans have once again made their voices heard and, of course, we listened,” said Chief Programming Officer TOM POLEMAN. “What makes our <a title="iHeartRadio" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/iheartradio-music-festival/">iHeartRadio</a> Music Awards categories so special is that they truly reflect the artists, songs and moments that have defined this past year in entertainment. We can’t wait to see who wins.”</p>