{
  "id": 10345401,
  "title": "Taylor Swift Dedicates VMAs Video of the Year Award to Dolly Parton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/taylor-swift-dedicates-vmas-video-of-the-year-award-to-dolly-parton",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T02:27:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Consequence",
    "slug": "consequence",
    "url": "https://consequence.net/2026/09/taylor-swift-dolly-parton-vmas/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Taylor Swift emerged victorious at the VMAs, claiming the prestigious Video of the Year award for her work. Swift expressed her gratitude during her acceptance speech, dedicating the accolade \"to one person without whom this wouldn’t be happening.\" She singled out the legendary Dolly Parton, admiring her storytelling prowess and the vivid, rich narratives in her music. Swift likened listening to Parton's songs to watching the best music video repeatedly, highlighting the immersive experience every time she heard a new track. She praised Parton's grace, joy, and gratitude throughout her career, noting how she always channeled her successes and experiences back into love and appreciation for her fans. Swift, who was also honored with the inaugural Artist Director Award, expressed how fortunate she was to be part of the Dolly Parton family, vowing to remain a lifelong admirer.",
  "summary": "\"Listening to her songs, it's like watching the best music video you have ever seen in your life.\" Taylor Swift Dedicates VMAs Video of the Year Award to Dolly Parton Alex Young",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "MTV VMAs: Taylor Swift Dedicates Video Of The Year Award To Dolly Parton “The Ultimate Showgirl”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/mtv-vmas-taylor-swift-dedicates-video-of-the-year-award-to-dolly",
        "published": "2026-09-28T02:32:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}