By Jessica Wedemeyer
9:42pm PDT, Apr 1, 2024
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The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards had a little bit little bit of one thing for everybody — from a closely autotuned Cher sharing one in every of her largest hits with an Oscar-winning singer-actress, to the return of Justin Timberlake, a tearjerking duet from two of nation music’s hottest rising stars, a rap medley that introduced the home down and extra.
However not each performer knocked it out of the park…
Be a part of us as we glance again at each efficiency this yr — from worst to finest.
Hold studying to see the night’s prime performer…
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No. 7: Cher and Jennifer Hudson, “If I Might Flip Again Time” and “Imagine”
There was simply one thing off about this duet, which kicked off with Jennifer Hudson honoring Cher by tackling one in every of her largest hits, “If I Might Flip Again Time,” in an ensemble impressed by the body-baring outfit that the famous person sported within the official music video for her 1989 single. She then threw issues over to Cher herself, who took the stage for a closely autotuned model of “Imagine.”
Whereas the efficiency had the entire viewers on their toes, we could not assist however examine Cher’s vocals to J.Hud’s. The distinction was all of the extra obvious when Cher — who turns 78 subsequent month but seemed completely flawless — sat again to let Jennifer deal with the excessive notes as “Imagine” got here to an finish. The Oscar-winning singer-actress went a little bit overboard with the riffing, although, overshadowing Cher in what ought to’ve been the older performer’s second to shine.
No. 6: Inexperienced Day, “Bobby Sox” and “Basket Case”
Inexperienced Day honored their 30-plus years within the music enterprise with their pink-hued efficiency throughout the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. They kicked off their set with their bisexual anthem “Bobby Sox” from their new “Saviors” album, then transitioned to one in every of their all-time largest hits: “Basket Case” from their fan-favorite “Dookie” album, which is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this yr.
Sadly, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong — clad in a wonderful hot-pink go well with — fumbled the transition along with his briefly pitchy vocals. Thankfully, he recovered rapidly, closing out the quantity with a bang — courtesy of drummer Tré Cool!
No. 5: Justin Timberlake, “Egocentric” and “No Angels”
He is again! Justin Timberlake kicked off the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards with one thing surprising: a stripped-down model of “Egocentric” from his brand-new “All the things I Thought It Was” album, which simply debuted final month. The famous person opened the present by taking part in guitar whereas seated on a stool, then transitioned to a different new music, “No Angels,” whereas accompanied by a full band and backup singers who ultimately joined him in some snappy choreography.
All the things went off with out a hitch, however we had been one way or the other left wanting extra: We simply could not assist however want J.T. had included one in every of his greater hits into his set — particularly contemplating “Egocentric” and “No Angels” have not made a lot of an affect with listeners since they debuted earlier this yr.
No. 4: Tate McRare, “Grasping” and “exes”
Tate McRare raised temperatures as she carried out two of her largest hits — “Grasping” and “exes” — in an orange corset-style prime, matching over-the-knee boots and denim quick shorts whereas accompanied by orange-clad backup dancers who introduced the power with their killer choreography whereas stationed on a white multi-level platform — undoubtedly the night’s most attention-grabbing staging. A digital camera suspended from the highest of stage captured a cool chicken’s-eye view shot of Tate collapsing after which writhing on the ground throughout her super-sexy set.
No. 3: TLC with Latto, “No Scrubs” and “Waterfalls”
They’ve nonetheless acquired it! TLC knocked it out of the park with two of their largest hits: “No Scrubs” and “Waterfalls.” Their set featured a little bit little bit of all the pieces: enjoyable, Western-inspired costumes – with SO MUCH turquoise! — flawless choreography delivered by 4 male backup dancers and a reside band together with brass and string sections. However that is not all! “Waterfalls” additionally featured a particular shock within the type of rapper Latto, who joined Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas on stage to deal with the rap verse that the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes contributed to the unique observe.
No. 2: Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson, “Save Me”
Jelly Roll delivered a particularly emotional rendition of his hit single “Save Me” whereas surrounded by tons of of candles that set the stage aglow. The remarkably intimate efficiency had some viewers members in tears – even when the singer-songwriter’s vocals considerably missed the mark. No matter Jelly Roll lacked in vocals, nevertheless, Lainey Wilson greater than made up for when she joined him on stage to completely nail her verses.
No. 1: Ludacris with T-Ache, “All I Do Is Win,” “Yeah!” and “Transfer B****”
Ludacris proved he solely wants one factor – a microphone – to convey the home down. The rapper-actor, who pulled double responsibility because the present’s host, completely slayed a medley of three of his largest hits: DJ Khaled’s “All I Do Is Win” and Usher’s “Yeah!” (he is featured on each tracks) plus his 2002 single “Transfer B****.”
No backup dancers. No loopy costumes. No elaborate choreography. Only a fast help from T-Ache on “All I Do Is Win” and a few flawlessly executed rapping. Nobody spits lyrics like Luda!