MTV VMAs Add Best Country Video Category

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will introduce the Best Country Video category for the first time, highlighting country music's growing influence in mainstream culture. Nominees for this award include Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, and Morgan Wallen, who is also nominated for Artist of the Year and Best Album. The event features country artists in other major categories, such as Ella Langley for Best New Artist and Jelly Roll in Best Hip-Hop and Video for Good with Eminem. Taylor Swift's Artist of the Year nomination stands out, as she hasn't released new music or performed publicly in 2025. Lady Gaga leads the nominations, while Beyoncé and Swift are tied as the most decorated VMA winners ever. The 2025 VMAs will air live from New York’s UBS Arena on September 7, reflecting a broader and more inclusive approach to genre recognition.