iHeartRadio Music Awards 2017: Republic Records Wins Label of the Year

Matt Furman

Republic Records is receiving the label of the year honor at this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards, Billboard has learned. The label of the year award is based on having the most hits played on radio.

“Not only did Republic Records have more hit songs than any other label in 2016, they also produced some of the most diverse and innovative music of the year,” Tom Poleman, president of national programming for iHeartMedia, says. “It’s hard to imagine this past year without incredible music from artists like Drake, James Bay, Ariana Grande, DNCE, the Weeknd and Shawn Mendes. We have Monte, Avery and Charlie to thank.”

“This award is driven by our great artists and partners along with the world class Republic Records team that consistently executes across the iHeartMedia platform. We are honored to be recognized as label of the year,” says…