Taylor Swift to Be Honored at 2026 MTV VMAs With Inaugural Artist Director Award Taylor Swift has been chosen to receive a prestigious award at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), an honor that recognizes artists who have expanded the possibilities of music video storytelling.
The inaugural Artist Director Honors come as no surprise, given Swift's history of pioneering behind the scenes work.
Swift's foray into directing began in earnest around 2019, with her music videos taking on a more cinematic quality and visual flair.