VMAs Producer Says Taylor Swift's Special Award Was an Idea from 'External' Person

Getty Taylor Swift is going to be receiving a special award at the 2026 MTV VMAs and the show's producer is opening up about the honor. The 36-year-old singer is being honored during the event with the first-ever Artist Director Honors, which makes her the most-awards artist in VMA history with 31 wins. The new award recognizes music artists whose work behind the camera has expanded the possibilities of music videos and advanced visual storytelling. The new Artist Director Honors celebrates a sustained and influential body of work from artists who have pushed creative boundaries and . . .