Nominees Announced For MTV VMAS – See The Country Stars Who Earned Nods
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Nominees Announced For MTV VMAS – See The Country Stars Who Earned Nods

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2025 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees Announced: Lady Gaga Leads with 12 Nods

The official nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) have been revealed, setting the stage for a star-studded event. Leading the pack is Lady Gaga, who earned 12 nominations, largely thanks to her hit duet “Die With a Smile” featuring Bruno Mars, who himself received 11 nominations.

Top Nominees and Highlights

Other notable nominees include Kendrick Lamar, ROSÉ, and Sabrina Carpenter. With 18 VMA wins to her name, Lady Gaga is closing in on the all-time leaderboard, currently topped by Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, who each hold 30 VMAs.

Country Music’s Historic Recognition at the VMAs

For the first time ever in its 42-year history, the VMAs will feature a dedicated Best Country category. This milestone honors the rising influence of country music within the mainstream scene.

Country stars nominated for Artist of the Year include Ella Langley, Luke Combs, and Morgan Wallen.

The nominees for the new Best Country award are:

  • Chris Stapleton – “Think I’m in Love With You”

  • Cody Johnson feat. Carrie Underwood – “I’m Gonna Love You”

  • Jelly Roll – “Liar”

  • Lainey Wilson – “4x4xU”

  • Megan Moroney – “Am I Okay?”

  • Morgan Wallen – “Smile”

This addition highlights the growing crossover appeal of country music artists at major award shows like the VMAs.

Post Malone and Taylor Swift Dominate Last Year’s MTV Video Music Awards

At the previous year’s MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), Post Malone and Taylor Swift emerged as two of the biggest winners. Their music video for the hit collaboration “Fortnight” took home multiple awards, including Best Collaboration.

During her acceptance speech, Taylor Swift praised Post Malone’s talent and personality, saying:

“There is a very clear reason why Post Malone is everyone in music’s favorite person to collaborate with. It is because you are so ridiculously talented. You are so versatile, and you’re the most down-to-earth person.”

Post Malone returned the compliment by recognizing Taylor’s dedication:

“The amount of work, and care, and love that she puts into everything she does is truly admirable.”

Their mutual respect and successful partnership made them the highlights of the 2024 VMAs.

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