Megan Moroney Wins First-Ever Best Country Award at 2025 MTV VMAs

Megan Moroney made history as the inaugural winner of the MTV Video Music Awards' first-ever Best Country category for her single "Am I Okay?". The award, which was fan-voted, marked a significant milestone for country music, especially following the cancellation of the CMT Music Awards earlier in the year. Moroney, a first-time VMA nominee, accepted the Moon Person trophy on the red carpet before the main show, expressing surprise and gratitude for her win over established artists like Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, and Morgan Wallen. In addition to her win, she performed her new single "6 Months Later" on the VMAs Extended Play Stage, which was featured during the main broadcast for the first time, signaling country music's growing prominence within the industry. The introduction of the Best Country category after four decades of the VMAs reflects the genre's increasing mainstream appeal and recognition. Moroney's victory and performance underscored that country music continues to hold a powerful presence in popular culture.