Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Alysa Liu share spotlight at iHeartRadio Music Awards Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu took center stage at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, marking their first joint appearance at a major awards show. The event, held at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater, saw Swift dominate the ceremony with seven wins, including Pop Album of the Year for her album The Life of a Showgirl. Liu, who secured two gold medals at the Milan Cortina Games, presented the Artist of the Year award to Swift. In her acceptance speech, Swift acknowledged Kelce’s influence on her creative process. She described the album as inspired by the energy of live performances, noting, “This album probably also feels very happy and confident and free because that’s the way that I get to feel every single day of my life because of my fiancé, who’s here tonight.” The couple, who recently cited each other as key motivations for their respective careers, shared a moment of mutual admiration during the ceremony. Kelce, who appeared alongside Swift, reflected on their shared passion for their crafts during an earlier interview on The Pat McAfee Show. He emphasized their longstanding connection, stating, “We share the same love for what we do, and fortunately we’ve had this desire since we were kids in our selective professions.” Kelce praised Swift’s ability to innovate while maintaining her artistic joy, calling it “motivating for anybody to see, let alone my fiancée.” The 36-year-old NFL star, who led the Kansas City Chiefs in receiving stats during the 2025 season, expressed confidence in his future with the team. His comments echoed Swift’s determination, as both continue to pursue new creative and athletic challenges.#taylor_swift #dolby_theater #travis_kelce #alyssa_liu #iheartradio_music_awards
