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The MTV VMAs debut Best Country Video in 2025, with Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and more vying for the first-ever award. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 23: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Morgan Wallen performs onstage during the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 23, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for iHeartRadio) Getty Images for iHeartRadio For more than 40 years, the MTV Video Music Awards have ranked one of the biggest and most nights in music. The ceremony has introduced, dropped, and revived dozens of categories throughout the decades, but somehow, in all that time, country music never had a category of its own. Finally, after decades, that’s changed. This year, the VMAs debut Best Country Video, a long‑overdue recognition of one of America’s most popular genres. It arrives alongside another new honor, Best Pop Artist, in an expanded list of possible winners. Six Nominees Compete for First Best Country Video The inaugural Best Country Video race includes Chris Stapleton’s “Think I’m In Love With You,” Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood’s “I’m Gonna Love You,” Jelly Roll’s “Liar,” Lainey Wilson’s “4x4xU,” Megan Moroney’s “Am I Okay?,” and Morgan Wallen’s “Smile.” Country Nominees Appear in Other Races Morgan Wallen is one of just seven artists competing for Artist of the Year, alongside Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Taylor Swift. He’s also in the running for Best Album with I’m The Problem. Jelly Roll appears in the Best Hip‑Hop category as a featured artist on Eminem’s “Somebody Save Me,” which is also up for Video for Good. Country Stars Outside the Country Category Several country acts earn nominations this year without competing in Best Country Video. Ella Langley is up for Best New Artist. Bailey Zimmerman and Luke Combs share a nod in…

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