Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, dedicates top prize to Dolly Parton
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift broke records at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, as she is known to do. The pop powerhouse received the inaugural Artist Director Honors on Sunday night, becoming the most-awarded artist in VMA history. Previously, she was tied with Beyoncé for the title, with 30 VMAs each. The new […] The post Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, dedicates…
Taylor Swift made history at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) by becoming the most-awarded artist in VMA history. She received the inaugural Artist Director Honors, surpassing Beyoncé's previous record of 30 VMAs. Swift, who has directed approximately 60 music videos, dedicated the top prize of the night - video of the year for "The Fate of Ophelia" from her album "The Life of a Showgirl" - to the "ultimate showgirl," the late Dolly Parton.
During the VMAs, Madonna opened the show, delivering her single "Bring Your Love" alongside Sabrina Carpenter, winning the award for best collaboration. Madonna then returned to accept the artist of the year award, joking about counting on her fingers during the performance.
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