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Taylor Swift: The Undisputed Queen of VMAs
27 Sep
Summary
- Swift's first VMA win was in 2009, marked by a notable incident.
- She holds the record for most Video of the Year wins.
- Swift achieved a historic nine wins at the 2023 VMAs.
Taylor Swift's history at the MTV Video Music Awards is a testament to her enduring impact.
Her VMA journey commenced in 2009 with a win for Best Female Video, a night also marked by a significant public incident. This early win set the stage for a series of triumphs.
Over the years, Swift has garnered multiple awards, including wins for her hits like "I Knew You Were Trouble" and "Bad Blood." Her collaboration with Kendrick Lamar on "Bad Blood" secured the prestigious Video of the Year award in 2015.
Further accolades followed, including a win for "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" in 2017. In 2019, Swift returned to the VMA stage, earning wins for "You Need to Calm Down" and "Me!" The following year, "The Man" won Best Direction.
Swift made history at the 2022 VMAs by winning Video of the Year for "All Too Well" (10 Minute Version), becoming the first artist to achieve this three times. Her tenth album, "Midnights," dominated the 2023 ceremony with nine wins, including Album of the Year and multiple awards for "Anti-Hero."
Most recently, Swift's "Fortnight" earned five awards at the 2024 VMAs, including Video of the Year, marking her third consecutive win and fifth overall in that category. These wins tied her with Beyoncé for the most VMA wins ever.
