Little by little, women are finding their place in the music world, despite grappling with years of undervaluation and the persistent challenges of a society steeped in sexism. Take Taylor Swift, for instance, a true powerhouse in the industry who is currently overflowing with accolades. But even with all that bling, Swift recently found herself outgunned by another pop diva. Despite having the highest number of nominations at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Swift could not quite outshine a former underground cult artist. 

This award upset was particularly surprising, given that Taylor Swift lost out on a track that is on the verge of smashing a major record on Spotify. 

Taylor Swift recently received several nominations at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, out of which she won six. One of the categories she did not win was Song of the Year with 'Cruel Summer'. Instead, SZA, from the Top Dawg label, took home the honor for her song, 'Kill Bill.' SZA, the 34-year-old alt-R&B sensation swept the night as the triple crown winner, also claiming Best R&B Song for 'Snooze', R&B Album for 'SOS', and R&B Artist of the Year during the fan-voted ceremony held at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre.

The leading lady of the Eras Tour decided to skip the yellow carpet and was a no-show at the Los Angeles awards bash. However, she did send over a video message to accept her award, causing quite a stir for various reasons. 'Cruel Summer' is on the verge of smashing the 2 billion streams mark on Spotify, which will mark Taylor Swift's first such achievement. Much of the credit undoubtedly goes to the Swifties for their tireless efforts in pushing her 

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Despite the loyal support from Swifties, however, their efforts fell short at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, where another K-pop fandom emerged victorious over others. 

Taylor Swift’s fandom is known for its unmatched passion and energy, as seen in the bustling theaters following the release of Taylor Swift’s documentary. However, at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, despite their dedication, the Swifties could not secure the top spot in the Best Fan Army category. Instead, that honor was bestowed upon the Army, the devoted fanbase of the K-pop phenomenon, BTS.

BTS' Army continued their winning streak by bagging the Best Fan Army award for the seventh year running. Meanwhile, three members of the group, currently on a hiatus to fulfill military obligations, scored wins in other categories. Even though she did not sweep the board, Taylor Swift still emerged as one of the most honored artists at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

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