iHeartMedia Spotlights New Song from Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice; Celebrates Ed Sheeran’s New Album

“iHeartRadio LIVE with Kelsea Ballerini” to air on iHeartCountry

NEW YORK, N.Y. – June 23, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently with World Premiere debuts and more. On June 23, iHeartRadio CHR and Rhythm CHR stations ran a “New Music Friday” feature for Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice’s new collaboration “Barbie World.”

On June 21, iHeart celebrated Ed Sheeran’s new album “-” (“Subtract”) with “iHeartRadio LIVE with Ed Sheeran.” During the exclusive performance, Sheeran played new songs like "Eyes Closed" and "Boat” and megahits like “Shape of You" and a mashup of "Bad Habits" and "Shivers." Sheeran also talked about the new album and more during a special Q&A hosted by Charlamagne Tha God. The show was broadcast across iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations and via iHeartRadio's Hit Nation Channel and Today's Mix.

Earlier this week, iHeart announced the upcoming “iHeartRadio LIVE with Kelsea Ballerini.” During the exclusive show, Ballerini will perform new music live, as well as talk about her latest albums and more during a special Q&A hosted by iHeartRadio's Amy Brown. Fans can watch and tune in free for a stream of iHeartRadio LIVE with Kelsea Ballerini on Thursday, June 29 at 8pm ET/5pm PT via iHeartRadio's iHeartCountry station. 

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About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month. It consists of three business groups.

With its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, the iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. Its leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 860 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide; its National Sales organization; and the company’s live and virtual events business. It also includes Premiere Networks, the industry’s largest Networks business, with its Total Traffic and Weather Network (TTWN); and BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service for the Black community. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio suite of data targeting and attribution products using data from its massive consumer base.

The iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group includes the company’s fast-growing podcasting business -- iHeartMedia is the number one podcast publisher in downloads, unique listeners, revenue and earnings -- as well as its industry-leading iHeartRadio digital service, available across more than 500 platforms and 2,000 devices; the company’s digital sites, newsletters, digital services and programs; its digital advertising technology companies; and its audio industry-leading social media footprint.

The company’s Audio & Media Services reportable segment includes Katz Media Group, the nation’s largest media representation company, and RCS, the world's leading provider of broadcast and webcast software.

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