MTV Video Music Awards 2025 Nominees Announced: Best Album, Pop, and Country Categories Explored

2025 MTV VMA Nominee Announcements

• 🎤 MTV has begun announcing the nominees for the 2025 Video Music Awards, celebrating the year's biggest artists and music videos.
• 🗓️ More nominations are expected to be revealed in the coming hour, with the full rundown provided by MTV correspondent Dometi Pongo.

Best Album Nominees

• 🏆 Kendrick Lamar's GNX and Bad Bunny's latest project are highlighted as strong contenders for Best Album, with both artists noted for their significant cultural impact.
• 🌟 Other nominated artists in this category include Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, and The Weeknd.

Best Pop Artist Contenders

• 🌟 The Best Pop Artist category features established artists like Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, and Justin Bieber, who has a long history with the VMAs.
• 🚀 Sabrina Carpenter is identified as a potential frontrunner, particularly for her song "Espresso," with Charlie XCX and Lorde also mentioned as contenders.
• 🎶 Justin Bieber's album "Swag" is recognized as a strong R&B release.

Debut of Best Country Category

• 📈 The VMAs will simulcast on CBS, MTV, and Paramount Plus on September 7th at 8:00 PM Eastern, marking a significant expansion.
• 🤠 For the first time ever, a Best Country category has been introduced, featuring artists like Chris Stapleton, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, and Morgan Wallen.
• 🎤 Jelly Roll is praised for his versatility across country and rap genres, while Morgan Wallen is noted for expanding his fanbase through collaborations.
• 🎬 Chris Stapleton's music video for "Think I'm In Love With You" is singled out for its phenomenal storytelling and visuals, making him a strong candidate in the new country category.