# Taylor Swift Gets Artist-Director Award at 2026 VMAs

> Taylor Swift wins inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors for directing her music videos.
- Title: Taylor Swift Gets Artist-Director Award at 2026 VMAs · Variety
- Summary: Taylor Swift wins inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors for directing her music videos. Taylor Swift receives the first-ever MTV VMA Artist Director Award…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/music/news/taylor-swift-mtv-vmas-2026-inaugural-artist-director-award-1236871205
- Author: Chris Willman
- Published: 2026-09-21T16:00:10+00:00
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- Topics: taylor swift, mtv vmas, artist director award, 2026, music videos, creative direction, entertainment, culture
## 2026 MTV VMAs
Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors award at Sunday night's ceremony.
## Inaugural Award
The award recognizes artists who direct their own music videos and have expanded music video possibilities.
## Artist Criteria
MTV states the award celebrates artists with sustained creative influence and a clear directorial voice.
## Award Purpose
The award aims to honor artists who have advanced visual storytelling through their music video work.
## 2026 VMAs
CBS and MTV announced Taylor Swift will receive the award for her creative direction of music videos.
## Key takeaway

Taylor Swift receives the first-ever MTV VMA Artist Director Award for her creative direction of music videos.