MTV Video Music Awards: Lady Gaga Tops the Nomination Count
The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are set to return in 2022, with a lineup of notable artists vying for top honours. The event, scheduled for September 7 in New York, promises to be a spectacle of music, glamour, and entertainment.
Leading the nominations is Lady Gaga, who has amassed 12 nominations across various categories, including Artist of the Year and Best Album for her seventh studio album, Mayhem. Bruno Mars follows closely with 11 nominations, some of which are for his collaborations with Gaga and Rosé from BLACKPINK on the track "APT.".
Rosé, a member of the K-pop group BLACKPINK, has 8 nominations, including Best Pop and Video of the Year, for her solo album Toxic Til the End. Other notable nominees include Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, and The Weeknd, each with multiple nominations.
The competition for the coveted Video of the Year award is fierce, with nominees including Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, Rosé & Bruno Mars, Sabrina Carpenter, and The Weeknd.
The nominations reflect a strong presence of crossover collaborations, pop, country, and K-pop artists, showcasing the diverse musical styles that will be showcased at the 2022 VMAs.
In addition to the established categories, new additions this year include Best Country Video and Best Pop Artist. The Best Country Video category features nominees such as Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson & Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson, and Megan Moroney. The Best Pop Artist category includes Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, and Tate McRae, among others.
The MTV VMAs have been a staple in the music industry since 1984, with the iconic Moonman trophies, depicting an astronaut holding an MTV flag, symbolising the awards' prestige. Taylor Swift, who won 7 awards at MTV's music awards ceremony in September 2020, is among the most-awarded artists in VMA history, competing with Beyoncé for the title.
Other contenders for the 2022 VMAs include Charli XCX, Miley Cyrus, Tate McRae, Doechii, Bad Bunny, Morgan Wallen, and Jelly Roll. The excitement is building as fans gear up to vote for their favourites online.
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- The diversity in music genres at the 2022 VMAs is evident, with nominations for pop stars like Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, K-pop artists such as Rosé, and even country artists like Chris Stapleton.
- The Best Pop Artist category for the 2022 VMAs features notable names in the industry like Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, and Justin Bieber, proving the caliber and breadth of talent in the pop music scene.
