Sophia Michaels
Taylor Swift has solidified her reputation as an unstoppable force, and the iHeartRadio Music Awards have only further cemented this. On March 27, she was presented with the Innovator Award at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles during a break from her highly-anticipated Eras tour. Phoebe Bridgers, a tourmate of Swift, introduced her to the audience, expressing her gratitude for growing up in a world with Taylor Swift in it. A video compilation of Hollywood stars praising Swift’s artistry and skill was then played, featuring Dolly Parton, Justin Timberlake, Selena Gomez, and Ed Sheeran.
When Swift took the stage to accept the award, she expressed her surprise at being honored for innovation. She went on to emphasize the importance of taking risks and giving yourself permission to fail. Swift also won several other categories at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, including song of the year and best music video.
Watch the video above to see Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for the Innovator Award at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
