Luke Combs Crowned Country Artist Of The Year At 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards: “Thank You So Much”

Luke Combs is already a big winner ahead of tonight’s iHeartRadio Music Awards! On Tuesday, March 22, the country superstar was crowned Country Artist Of The Year at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards, hours before the coveted awards show ceremony,…

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Posted on March 22, 2022

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Luke Combs; Photo Courtesy of Instagram (@iHeartCountry)

Luke Combs is already a big winner ahead of tonight’s iHeartRadio Music Awards!

On Tuesday, March 22, the country superstar was crowned Country Artist Of The Year at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards, hours before the coveted awards show ceremony, which takes place tonight at 8/7c in Los Angeles at Shrine Auditorium.

The “Doin’ This” singer was on hand to virtually accept the honor.

“iHeart, Luke Combs here, I just want to say thank you so much for making me your Country Artist Of The Year,” Combs said in an acceptance speech, which iHeart shared on Instagram.

Combs went on to thank his supporters, family, friends and his wife, who is expecting their first child.

“Stuff like this never stops being really, really awesome. So, thank you so much,” Combs said graciously. “Thank you to the fans for listening, my team, my wife, my family. I love you guys. And hopefully many more to come, thank y’all!”

Also nominated for Country Artist Of The Year were Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert.

Combs was also nominated for Country Song Of The Year for his chart-topping hit, “Forever After All.”

2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards Air Tonight At 8/7c on FOX.

Hosted by LL Cool J, the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards will also feature performances by Icon Award Recipient Jennifer Lopez, Megan Thee Stallion, Jason Aldean, John Legend, Charlie Puth, and Maneskin.

The 2-hour award show will also feature special appearances from Olivia Rodrigo, Silk Sonic, Lil Nas X, Billy Porter, The Kid LAROI, David Guetta, Avril Lavigne, Shaun White, All Time Low, Willow Smith, Robin Thicke, Nicole Scherzinger, Gina Torres, Oliver Hudson, Taylor Momsen, Lainey Wilson, Dove Cameron, Danica McKellar and more.

2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards will air on Tuesday, March 22, at 8/7c on FOX Network.

The event can also be heard on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.

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Andrew Wendowski is the Founder and CEO of Music Mayhem. As a 29-year-old entrepreneur, he oversees content as the Editor-In-Chief for the independent brand. Wendowski, who splits time between Philadelphia, Penn., and Nashville, Tenn., has an extensive background in multimedia. Before launching Music Mayhem in 2014, he worked as a highly sought-after photojournalist and tour photographer, collaborating with such labels as Interscope Records and Republic Records. He has captured photos of some of the biggest names, including Taylor Swift, Metallica, Harry Styles, P!NK, Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Shania Twain, and hundreds more. Wendowski’s photos and freelance work have appeared nationwide and can be seen everywhere from ad campaigns to various publications, including Billboard and Rolling Stone. When Wendowski isn’t running Music Mayhem, he enjoys spending time at concerts, traveling, and capturing photos.

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