Taylor Swift set to receive inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Award in 2026
MTV and CBS announced that Taylor Swift will receive the new Artist-Director Honors at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.
CBS and MTV revealed Monday morning that the network is introducing a specific honor for artists who direct their own music videos. The inaugural recipient will be Taylor Swift, who has directed all of her recent music videos. Networks stated the award celebrates sustained influence and a clear directorial voice in visual storytelling.
The ceremony takes place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
Swift has been nominated seven times for Best Director and won the category four times previously.
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