MTV Unveils Nominations for 2023 Video Music Awards
MTV has released the highly-anticipated nominations for the 2023 “VMAs,” celebrating artists who have made a significant impact on the music industry over the past year. Leading the nominations is Taylor Swift with 8 nods, aiming for a repeat victory in the “Video of the Year” category after breaking records last year by winning the prestigious award for the third time. The VMAs will air live from the Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12th at 8 PM ET/PT across 150+ countries globally.
Key Highlights:
- Top Contenders: Taylor Swift leads with 8 nominations, followed closely by SZA with 6 nominations. Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sam Smith each received 5 nominations. BLACKPINK, Diddy, and Shakira received 4 nominations each.
- First-Time Nominees: This year sees a record-setting 35 first-time nominees, including artists like GloRilla, Ice Spice, Kim Petras, Metro Boomin, Peso Pluma, PinkPantheress, Rema, and more.
- New Categories: The “VMAs” have introduced a new category – “Best Afrobeats” – reflecting the diverse and evolving music landscape.
- Voting: Fans can vote for their favorites in 15 gender-neutral categories, including “Video of the Year,” “Artist of the Year,” and “Best New Artist,” through vote.mtv.com until Friday, September 1st. Voting for “Best New Artist” will continue during the show on September 12th.
The 2023 “VMAs” will return to honor the music industry’s biggest names, featuring headline-making surprises, exclusive performances, and a lively audience, all broadcast live from New Jersey’s renowned Prudential Center.
The press release also includes a complete list of the nominees, categorized by awards like “Video of the Year,” “Artist of the Year,” “Song of the Year,” and various genre-specific awards such as “Best Hip-Hop,” “Best R&B,” “Best K-Pop,” and more.
