Teddi Mellencamp paid tribute to her father, John Mellencamp, in an emotional speech as he received the Icon Award at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 44, presented the honor to the singer, 74, during the Thursday, March 26, awards show at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Teddi acknowledged his music career achievements before becoming emotional as she shared how her dad stepped about amid her cancer battle. "His plethora of his songs holding a place in the hearts of millions," she noted.