For the first time in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards they are acknowledging country music.

The 2025 awards has a Best Country Video category. Here are the nominees:

 

Chris Stapleton - "Think I'm In Love With You"

Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood - "I'm Gonna Love You"

Jelly Roll - "Liar"

Lainey Wilson - "4X4XU"

Megan Moroney - "Am I Okay"

Morgan Wallen - "Smile"

 

Morgan is also nominated for Artist of the Year and Best Album for I'm The Problem. Jelly Roll is also up for Best Hip-Hop Video and Best Video for Good for "Somebody Save Me" with Eminem and Best Alternative Video for "Lonely Road" with MGK. Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Combs' "Backup Plan (Stagecoach Official Music Video)" and Post Malone featuring Blake Shelton's "Pour Me a Drink" are both up for Best Collaboration Video.

 

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will air on CBS for the first time on September 7th.