iHeartMedia World Premieres New Singles from Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, Tyrese; Celebrates Thomas Rhett's Upcoming Album

NEW YORK, N.Y. – August 16, 2024 – iHeartMedia recently celebrated new music and artists, including the latest World Premiere debuts. 

This week, iHeartMedia World Premiered new singles from several artists, including Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’s new single “Die With a Smile” on August 16 across all iHeartRadio Hot AC stations, with a “New Music Friday” slot also on August 16 across all iHeartRadio CHR stations. Also on August 16, Tyrese’s "Wildflower" had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio R&B stations. 

Earlier this month, fans were surprised by an in-person appearance by Thomas Rhett during a special "iHeartCountry Preview Party" hosted by iHeartCountry personality Wayne D for Rhett’s upcoming new album "About A Woman." Rhett gave a surprise performance and participated in a Q&A session with iHeartCountry personality Bobby Bones at the party hosted in Nashville at the Analog at the Hutton Hotel. To listen to this exclusive performance and Q&A session, fans can tune in to the “iHeartCountry Album Release Party with Thomas Rhett" broadcasting on iHeartCountry stations on August 23 at 7 p.m. local time. 

Also this month, iHeartMedia World Premiered A$AP Rocky’s "High Jack (Like That)" on August 2 across all iHeartRadio Hip Hop, R&B and Rhythm CHR stations. Also on August 2, The Smashing Pumpkins’s “Sighommi” had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio Alternative and Rock stations. On August 1, Maxwell’s “Simply Beautiful” had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio R&B stations. 

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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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