Shinedown Win Rock Artist of the Year & Rock Song of the Year at iHeartRadio Music Awards

SHINEDOWN WIN BIG AT iHEARTRADIO MUSIC AWARDS 

WIN ROCK ARTIST OF THE YEAR & ROCK SONG OF THE YEAR FOR “A SYMPTOM OF BEING HUMAN”  

BAND MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST WITH #1’S AT RADIO WITH DANCE KID DANCE: 
FIRST BAND TO REACH 20 #1’s AT BILLBOARD MAINSTREAM ROCK AIRPLAY CHART & MARKS BAND’S 22ND SONG TO REACH #1 ON MEDIA BASE’S ACTIVE ROCK CHART FOR THREE WEEKS

“THREE SIX FIVE” CONTINUES TO FLY UP BOTH ALTERNATIVE & HOT AC CHARTS
KICK OFF MASSIVE HEADLINE DANCE, KID, DANCE TOUR ON APRIL 25TH
Listen to “Three Six Five” and “Dance, Kid, Dance” HERE

March 18, 2025  - Last night- multi-platinum, chart-topping, and record-breaking band Shinedown had a big night as they took home Rock Artist of the Year and Rock Song of the Year for “A Symptom of Being Human” at the iHeartRadio Music Awards at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. 

The band were given both awards on the red carpet and upon receiving the awards Brent Smith said “This is the first award in the United States that we’ve ever received for our music, we’ve been nominated many times but this is our very first time that we’ve won… and the fact that we’ve won twice?! I’m trying to comprehend this right now! Is this even happening? We gotta thank everyone at iHeart because they’ve been extraordinary. The band that we’re in was built by terrestrial radio in the United States and it means the world to us.  We’ve been a band for two decades and we’re so proud of the last 20 years but it’s also about the next 20 years. Tom Poleman, Brad Hardin, Alissa Pollack, Lisa Worden, John Peake, and Mark Adams - they’ve been extraordinary with this journey that we are on and they’ve been so supportive of what we do… iHeart has been the champion for us at terrestrial radio, they’ve always allowed us to be ourselves  and have never given us boundaries, we really appreciate this. Thank you to the fans for letting us be ourselves. Thank you so so much!”

The awards are in celebration of the banner year they’ve had as “A Symptom of Being Human” has hit nearly 125 million global streams and charted at five radio formats including a #1 at Active, Top 10 at Alternative, Top 10 at AC, Top 15 at Hot AC and a Top 20 at Top 40. To date Shinedown are the very first artist to get a song Top 10 at Active, Alternative and Hot AC Radio on Mediabase with one song. The song, off of their Planet Zero album, resonated with fans across the globe for the unifying message of its lyrics: that it is our human connections that matter the most. 

The band has already had a packed 2025 as their latest single “Dance, Kid, Dance” has made history reaching #1 on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart, which marks their 22nd song to reach #1 on the chart, and on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart. Shinedown have become the only band in the charts history to reach 20 #1’s on the chart.  Not to mention when the song entered the Top 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart, Shinedown tied with the Foo Fighters for the artists with the most songs to hit the top 10 in the chart's history with 32 songs each. All these incredible accomplishments continue to solidify that Shinedown have made a name for themselves in rock. On Mediabase, Shinedown hold the record for the most #1’s, #5’s and #10’s on the Active Rock chart, with a total of 24 #1’s on the Mediabase charts. 

However, Shinedown aren’t just a rock band. They are Shinedown - a band for everyone and just like they did with “A Symptom of Being Human” they have already crossed over with their second 2025 single “Three Six Five.” The track not only is already Top 15 at Alternative Radio and Hot AC but it continues to climb.

Up next the band will kick off their Dance, Kid, Dance Tour on April 25th in Des Moines, Iowa. The 36-date run is one of the largest run of shows (and venues) the band has ever put on. It will be the first time the band has ever headlined some of the country's most legendary venues including Madison Square Garden (July 20th), Boston’s TD Garden (July 19th), LA’s Kia Forum (August 3rd), New Orleans’ Smoothie King (May 6th) and more. Joining them on the tour are Beartooth & Bush (on select dates) and Morgan Wade for all shows. See full tour dates below and at www.shinedown.com.

Listen to “Three Six Five” and “Dance, Kid, Dance” HERE 
Speaking on the two new songs and the “Dance, Kid, Dance” tour, frontman Brent Smith said: “We needed to approach everything different this time… The last two albums were both conceptual so it was important for us to really ask ourselves creatively where do we want to go. The answer to that was we want to go everywhere so there was no specific direction. We just started writing, and let the new songs guide us. I also think we stopped saying “why” and started saying “why not?.” When we were thinking about touring, we had certain artists in mind. Instead of being of the mindset that they wouldn’t want to come out to tour with us, we just asked them -- and they said yes. Honestly, it’s quite humbling, we are extremely excited for this new chapter, and tour. SO LET’S GO!!!!”

The two new singles embody the many multifaceted talents of the Shinedown: One part rock ‘n’ roll dynamism and one part incredible songwriting and passion. “Dance, Kid, Dance” hits hard right out of the gate with incredibly heavy guitars and a tempo that just doesn’t quit. It’s part social commentary and part “don’t overthink it, let’s just rock out and LET’S DANCE!” The song pushes boundaries and is a reminder of why Shinedown holds the record for the most #1 songs at Active Rock Radio of ALL TIME with “Dance, Kid, Dance.” 

“Three Six Five” is an example of the band’s ability to tackle tough subjects through impeccable songwriting. Anyone who has ever experienced loss knows that every day we draw breath is an opportunity to live out loud - to live for those we have lost. At its core “Three Six Five” is a reminder to stop wasting time, focus on the moments we have right now, and treasure time with the ones you love the most. The song honors the people in our lives who aren’t with us anymore. It reminds us to stop taking time for granted because it’s not promised. Take chances, be bold, and don’t sweat the small stuff,  because as the song says: a lot can happen in a year. “Even though I said all the things that mattered most, while I held on tight to the end of the rope, I could keep you close, but I couldn’t keep you here, a lot can happen in a year.”

Brent Smith and Eric Bass co-wrote “Three Six Five” and “Dance, Kid, Dance” was co-written by Brent Smith, Eric Bass & Dave Bassett.  The songs were produced by Eric Bass at his own  Big Animal Studio in Charleston, South Carolina. 

For the tour, Shinedown has teamed up with Musicians On Call and will be donating $1 for every ticket sold for the tour. As the nation’s leading provider of live music in hospitals, Musicians On Call (MOC) has delivered the healing power of music to patients, families, and caregivers in healthcare environments for 25 years. More than one million people across all 50 states have experienced the joys of live music in the hospital setting through MOC’s bedside, virtual, and streaming programs. MOC Volunteers perform live for children and adults facing any health challenge, including Veterans recovering in VA facilities, family members supporting loved ones in need, and healthcare workers caring for patients. The collaboration is just one of the many charities Shinedown supports as they frequently give back to organizations in need. For a full list of their charitable efforts check out their #ShinedownShares page HERE.

Shinedown continues to demonstrate that they are one of the most forward-thinking powerhouses in music, forever pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a modern-day rock band. The tour and new music not only kick off a new era for Shinedown but continue to celebrate the momentous acclaim the band received from their juggernaut song “A Symptom of Being Human” off their 7th studio album Planet Zero (Atlantic Records). The song, which has reached over 100 million streams and counting, crossed over not only to Alternative but Top 40 radio and resonated with fans across the globe for the unifying message of its lyrics: that it is our human connections that matter the most. 

Be on the lookout for more news on Shinedown soon! 

DANCE, KID, DANCE TOUR DATES: 
Fri Apr 25 | Des Moines, IA | Wells Fargo Arena +o
Sat Apr 26 | Omaha, NE | CHI Health Arena +o
Mon Apr 28 | Grand Rapids, MI | Van Andel Arena +o
Thu May 01 | Toledo, OH | Huntington Center+o
Fri May 02 | Lexington, KY | Rupp Arena +o
Sun May 04 | Little Rock, AR | Simmons Bank Arena +o
Tue May 06 | New Orleans, LA | Smoothie King Center+o
Fri May 09 | Peoria, IL | Peoria Civic Center +o
Sat May 10 | Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena +o
Tue May 13 | Birmingham, AL | The Legacy Arena at The BJCC +o
Thu May 15 | Daytona Beach, FL | Daytona International Speedway^
Sun May 18 | Ocean City, MD | Boardwalk Rock
Sat Jul 19 | Boston, MA | TD Garden ^
Sun Jul 20 | New York City, NY | Madison Square Garden *o
Tue Jul 22 | Pittsburgh, PA | PPG Paints Arena *o
Wed Jul 23 | Columbus, OH | Schottenstein Center*o
Fri Jul 25 | Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena *o
Sat Jul 26 | Milwaukee, WI | Fiserv Forum *o
Mon Jul 28 | Minneapolis, MN | Target Center*o
Tue Jul 29 | Kansas City, MO | T-Mobile Center*o
Sat Aug 02 | Phoenix, AZ | PHX Arena *o
Sun Aug 03 | Los Angeles, CA  | Kia Forum *o 
Tue Aug 05 | Sacramento, CA | Golden 1 Center *o
Thu Aug 07 | Portland, OR | Moda Center *o
Fri Aug 08 | Seattle, WA | Climate Pledge Arena *o
Mon Aug 11 | Salt Lake City, UT | Maverik Center *o
Tue Aug 12 | Denver, CO | Ball Arena *o
Fri Aug 15 | St. Louis, MO | Enterprise Center *o
Sat Aug 16 | Rosemont, IL | Allstate Arena *o
Mon Aug 18 | Indianapolis, IN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse *o
Tue Aug 19 | Cleveland, OH | Rocket Arena *o
Thu Aug 21 | Raleigh, NC | Lenovo Center *o
Sat Aug 23 | Greenville, SC | Bon Secours Wellness Arena *o
Sun Aug 24 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena *o
Wed Aug 27 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center *o
Thu Aug 28 | Fort Worth, TX | Dickies Arena *o
Sat Aug 30 | Memphis, TN | FedExForum *o
Sun Aug 31 | Pryor, OK | Rocklahoma 2025^

*Bush 
+Beartooth
O Morgan Wade  
^Festival Date

ABOUT SHINEDOWN: 
Multi-platinum band Shinedown have cemented their status as one of the most vital and forward-thinking powerhouses in music, embodying the kind of creative dynamism that transcends boundaries with over 6.5 billion global streams, a record-breaking 21 #1 rock hits, 15 platinum and gold singles, platinum or gold certification for all of their albums, 10 million albums sold worldwide, and major media acclaim. They are known for their timely and honest messages behind their chart-topping songs that resonate with not only their global audience and the rock community, but our culture at large. 

History continues to be made as Shinedown is the #1 artist on Billboard’s Greatest Of All Time Mainstream Rock Artists Chart, after notching the most ever #1s (20) in the history of the Mainstream Rock Songs Chart with a string of consecutive #1 hit singles. Mediabase has also cemented Shinedown as the greatest rock band in history with an award for the most No. 1’s, Top 5’s and Top 10’s in Mediabase Active Rock Chart history. The band’s latest juggernaut track “A Symptom Of Being Human,” (off of their 7th studio album Planet Zero) amassed over 100 million total streams and has connected with listeners worldwide across all genres with its uplifting and important message.

Hailed for their high-octane live shows, explosive rock ‘n’ roll spirit, thought-provoking lyrics, and melodic sensibility, Shinedown continues to engender diehard love from millions of global fans and has racked up countless sold-out tours and festival headlining slots propelled by the undeniable power of front man Brent Smith’s voice. Shinedown is Brent Smith [vocals], Zach Myers [guitar], Eric Bass [bass, production], and Barry Kerch [drums]. 

2025 sees the band ready to continue their history making rise as they take on bigger venues and push the boundaries of what it means to be a modern-day rock band. Stay tuned for more…

ABOUT MUSICIANS ON CALL:
As the nation’s leading provider of live music in hospitals, Musicians On Call (MOC) has delivered the healing power of music to patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments for 25 years. More than one million people across all 50 states have experienced the joys of live music in the hospital setting through MOC’s bedside, virtual and streaming programs. MOC Volunteers perform live for children and adults facing any health challenge, including Veterans recovering in VA facilities, family members supporting loved ones in need and healthcare workers caring for patients. With innovations like its online program platform, the organization continues its work to wards revolutionizing access to music in healthcare. MOC’s network includes Volunteer Guides, Volunteer Musicians and renowned artist supporters including Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton, Barry Manilow, Kelly Clarkson, Darius Rucker, Trisha Yearwood, Katy Perry, Jason Derulo, Ed Sheeran, Olivia Rodrigo, Reba McEntire, Camila Cabello, Wynonna Judd, Nick Jonas, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Pharrell, Kelsea Ballerini, The War And Treaty, Amos Lee, Luis Fonsi, Peter Frampton, Luke Bryan, Charles Esten and many more. For more information on how Musicians On Call delivers the healing power of music, visit www.musiciansoncall.org.

Photo Credit: Ebru Yildiz 

Fashion Credits: Brent Smith: YSL, Zach Myers: vintage Marni, YSL Shirt & Tie, Eric Bass: Dolce & Gabbana,  Barry Kerch: vintage Ermenegildo Zegna, YSL Shirt, Tom Ford Tie, Chanel Pin. Stylist: Tara Nichols