Overview

• Nominees for Best Country Video include Chris Stapleton (“Think I’m in Love With You”); Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood (“I’m Gonna Love You”); Jelly Roll (“Liar”); Lainey Wilson (“4x4xU”); Megan Moroney (“Am I Okay?”); and Morgan Wallen (“Smile”).
• This marks the VMAs’ first country-specific award in over four decades, following recent genre additions such as Best Latin in 2010, Best K-Pop in 2019 and Best Afrobeats in 2023.
• The 42nd VMAs will air live on CBS, MTV and Paramount+ from UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on September 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
• Country tracks accounted for nearly 30% of the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 10 in early 2025, underscoring the genre’s mainstream momentum.
• Fans can vote for 19 categories, including Best Country Video, at vote.mtv.com through September 5 at 6 p.m. ET.