Introducing the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors, awarded to the visionary herself: @taylorswift13 🛸⭐️
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— Video Music Awards (@vmas) September 21, 2026
The VMAs had to think of something, quickly, to give Taylor Swift a reason to attend this year. The answer? Honor her with a bogus Artist Director Honors.
According to a press release the new award recognizes “groundbreaking music artists whose work behind the camera has expanded the possibilities of music video and advanced the art of visual storytelling.”
MTV says, “Swift has emerged as one of the most distinctive directors of her generation, using music video as an extension of her songwriting and developing a visual language that blends narrative, symbolism, humor and autobiographical themes.” lol.
[Videos She Has Directed]“The Fate of Ophelia,” “Opalite,” “The Man,” “Cardigan,” “Willow,” “All Too Well: The Short Film,” “Anti-Hero,” “Bejeweled,” “Fortnight (feat. Post Malone),” “I Can See You (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault),” “Karma (feat. Ice Spice)” and “Lavender Haze.”
Swift is tied with Beyoncé for the title of most-awarded musician in VMA history. They have 30 each. Nirvana will receive the 2026 Video Vanguard Award.
