iHeart Radio Awards: SZA won and Beyoncé told which superstar played harmonica on her album

THE iHeartRadio Music Awards 2024 were held Monday evening in Los Angeles, with SZA taking the stage to accept numerous trophies, including the final award of the evening: Song of the Year for his hit Kill Bill.

iHeartRadio has more than 128 million subscribers and it’s free, with streaming radio and podcasts. It is the largest in the United States, surpassing Sirius and Tunein.

was also present Cher sing live, and Jelly roll to perform and accept the awards for New Pop and Country Artist of the Year, while Ice spices was named New Hip-Hop Artist of the Year.

Taylor Swift sent a video message accepting the artist of the year award, as well as five other awards.

As for Beyoncéwho just released his new album Cowboy Carter, won the Innovator award and made great news by accepting it.

Beyoncé’s speech

The singer revealed it Stevie wonders He played harmonica on his version of Jolene by Dolly Parton, a reinvention of the 1973 classic. Wonder was on hand to present the honor to Beyoncé, who began her speech by thanking the artist for how much he inspired her.

“Thank you so much Stevie, I love you. I love you and honor you. “I want to thank you for paving the way for all of us,” she said. “I am honored to receive this recognition from you, Stevie Wonder. Whenever someone asks me if there’s someone I can listen to for the rest of my life, it’s always you. So thank you, God bless you.”

Wonder responded, “I want to thank you for motivating the world to be a better place.”

That’s when Beyoncé gave some unknown information about her recording Jolene: “And thanks for playing the harmonica Jolene“, She said.

“Jolene,” a country classic

Jolene It is one of the most important songs of Cowboy Carter, which features rewritten lyrics and some altered structures. Dolly Parton, who appears twice on the album, is initially released Jolene as a pleading ode to a woman who hopes not to steal her man, while Beyoncé transformed the lyrics into a mocking warning to a suitor who comes to visit her husband.

Beyoncé’s speech focused on the concept of innovation and the strength needed to achieve it. “Innovation begins with a dream. But then you have to achieve that dream, and that road can be very bumpy,” she said.

“Being innovative means seeing what everyone thinks is impossible. Being an innovator often means being criticized, which will test your mental strength. Being innovative means leaning on faith and trusting that God will catch you and guide you. “So for every record label, every radio station, every award show, my hope is that we are more open to the joy and liberation that comes from enjoying art without preconceived notions.”

He added: “I want to dedicate this award to all the innovators who have dedicated their lives and their art to creating change. So thank you for your sacrifices, your powerful voices and your fearless spirit.”

Beyoncé also thanked her husband Jay-Z and their three children, as well as the pioneers who helped pave the way for her to become the artist she has become. “Thank you to Rosetta Tharpe, Miss Tracy Chapman, Linda Martell, Prince, Stevie Wonder, André 3000, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson and many others who defied any label placed on them. Thank you for making your dreams come true so that we can all follow you.

Cowboy Carter dropped on March 29, less than two months after surprisingly releasing his first two singles, Texas Holdem AND 16 carriages.

In addition to Wonder’s contributions, the album includes guest appearances from Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Willie Nelson, Shaboozey, Willie Jones, Swizz Beatz and many others.