iHeartMedia Launches TikTok Radio on 28 Stations

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 11:37am CT

TikTok Radio

iHeartMedia and TikTok have partnered to launch TikTok Radio from iHeart, a new music and culture station that blends trending songs with the creators and viral moments driving discovery on TikTok. The fast-paced format will debut March 13 on the free iHeartRadio app and across 28 stations nationwide in markets including New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville and Miami.

The station combines TikTok's trend-driven discovery engine with iHeartMedia's programming and air talent, offering listeners full-length songs along with conversation about the trends, creators and cultural moments fueling their popularity on the platform.

Programming will mix current hits with features highlighting trending topics, rising creators and rediscovered tracks gaining momentum on TikTok. Signature segments include "Behind-the-Charts," a weekly countdown of the 10 biggest songs trending on TikTok; "Hacks on the :20s," hourly lifestyle tips; "Hot Takes," commentary on cultural topics; "New Music Fridays," showcasing new releases; and "On The Verge," spotlighting emerging artists.

TikTok Radio will launch live from the iHeartPodcasts Hotel during SXSW in Austin, with broadcasts beginning at 9pm CT on March 13. The debut will feature interviews, creator appearances and live moments from the festival, with content shared across iHeart and TikTok platforms.

Regular hosts for the station will include Kayla Thomas (12-5am), Ashlee Young (5-10am), Jon Comouche (10am-3pm), Becky Mits (3-8pm) and Angelina Narvaez (8pm-12am).

TikTok creators are also expected to appear throughout the SXSW broadcast weekend, including Grace Wells, Madison Tevlin, Eric Sedeno and Bree Stephens.

Dan Page, Global Head of Media and Licensing Partnerships at TikTok, said the partnership expands opportunities for creators to grow their presence across radio, podcasts and live events while connecting with audiences in new ways.