VMAs Unveil 2025 Nominees, Adds New Country Category

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MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs) have unveiled this year’s awards nominees, including for the newly added Best Country category. The show is set for Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. ET. Fan voting is now open for 19  categories through Sept. 5, except Best New Artist which remains active into show.

The nominees for the Best Country category include Chris Stapleton with “Think I’m In Love With You,” Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood with “I’m Gonna Love You,” Jelly Roll with “Liar,” Lainey Wilson with “4x4xU,” Megan Moroney with “Am I Okay?” and Morgan Wallen with “Smile.”

Additionally, Wallen is nominated for both Artist of the Year and Best Album, while Ella Langley earns a nod for Best New Artist. Shaboozey and Dasha are each up for MTV Push Performance of the Year. In the Best Collaboration category, Bailey Zimmerman with Luke Combs and Post Malone featuring Blake Shelton are both contenders. Meanwhile, Jelly Roll is recognized in the Video For Good category.

Lady Gaga is leading the nominations this year with 12 nods. Following behind her is Bruno Mars with 11, Kendrick Lamar with 10, and ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter with eight each.

A full list of nominees is available here.

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