Taylor Swift’s dominance continues as she secures the prestigious title of Artist of the Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, marking a remarkable start to National Poetry Month.

Despite her absence from the yellow carpet and the awards ceremony held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Swift’s presence was felt as her accolades were announced by none other than AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys and Lance Bass of N’Sync.

In a heartfelt recorded video, the Eras Tour singer extended her gratitude to her devoted fans, acknowledging their pivotal role in her success. “To the fans, it’s completely up to you to choose how you spend your time, what concerts you want to go to, what music do you want to make the soundtrack to your life, and to anyone who has included me in those choices, I’m so so so thankful for that,” she expressed.

Swift’s outstanding achievements include winning six out of the ten nominations she received, with highlights such as Song of the Year for “Cruel Summer,” Pop Song of the Year, and Best Lyrics for “Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version).” Her loyal fanbase, affectionately known as Swifties, also clinched the award for Best Fan Army.

This latest triumph adds to Swift’s illustrious track record at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, having attended the event multiple times since 2015 and receiving the prestigious Innovator Award last year. Reflecting on her journey, Swift shared words of wisdom, encouraging others to embrace failure and make choices that align with their true selves.

As anticipation builds for her upcoming album era, “The Tortured Poets Department,” set to release in 18 days, Swift’s reign as one of the music industry’s most influential figures remains undisputed.