Christmas is around the corner, but this year’s holiday season feels different. Still, Santa nor iHeartRadio are willing to hold back on the festivity with our upcoming 2020 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball presented by Capital One broadcast. In honor of the show's 25th anniversary, we're taking a look back at some of the biggest performances over the last 25 years. Among the performers set for the throwback special include Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Destiny's Child, Fifth Harmony, Lizzo and more. To gear up for the special, we’re sharing some shots throughout the years of the stars mid-performance, backstage and everything in between.
Fans can tune in to watch the 2020 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball on Thursday, December 10th at 9pm ET/6pm PT on The CW App and CWTV.com, as well as listen across 95 iHeartMedia CHR radio stations nationwide and the iHeartRadio App. The CW will also broadcast the event as an exclusive TV special on Monday, December 14th at 8pm ET/PT.
Taylor Swift performs "Christmas Tree Farm" in 2019:
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Elvis Duran surprises Taylor with a massive birthday cake for her 30th birthday:
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Tina Fey introduces Lizzo:
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Lizzo delivers an emotional and empowering message before her 2019 performance:
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“If 20,000 people can accept me for who I am, the whole world is waiting to fall in love with you for who you are.”
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Cardi B brought down the house with her performance of "I Like It" in 2018:
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Miley Cyrus opened her 2013 Jingle Ball set with "Party In The U.S.A.
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Destiny's Child performing at Z100's Jingle Ball 2004!
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Camila Cabello heats up the Jingle Ball stage:
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In 2017, Ryan Seacrest gifted some of our Jingle Ball performers with festive holiday presents:
Ed Sheeran
Sam Smith
The Chainsmokers
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Charlie Puth got NYC feeling the Christmas spirit with his cover of "I'll Be Home For Christmas" in 2015:
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In 2005, Kanye West performs his breakout hit, "Jesus Walks":
Halsey joined BTS on stage for "Boy With Luv":
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Billie Eilish kept the crowd's energy up with her hit, "Bad Guy":
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Ariana Grande put the jingle in Jingle Ball with her festive set in 2014:
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In 2015, Shawmila exchanged gifts with Meghan Trainor:
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Jonas Brothers fans had much to celebrate about after their "Like It's Christmas" performance in 2019:
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The crowd went wild for Shawn Mendes when he performed "In My Blood" in 2018:
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Fifth Harmony took the stage to perform a beautiful rendition of "Silent Night" in 2015:
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Justin Bieber gave the
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In 2019, Katy Perry emerged on her Jingle Ball set in a giant ornament chair!
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DNCE, Hailee Steinfeld, Charlie Puth and Fifth Harmony came together for a group caroling sesh in 2016!
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The Weeknd closed out 2015's show:
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