Headline: John Mellencamp dedicates Icon Award to Teddi Mellencamp at iHeartRadio Music Awards
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Amid the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the reality TV star delivered an emotional speech in which she called the legendary singer-songwriter her "best friend." After presenting the award to John, the Crumblin' Down hitmaker handed it back to the 44-year-old in a heartfelt moment. "I'm gonna take this award, and I'm going to give it to Teddi, that's yours," he declared, seemingly referencing her recent cancer battle. John went on to reflect on his long career in the music industry. "I've been doing this (for) 50 years, and I've enjoyed most of it," he joked.
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