The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) is an annual awards show that celebrates the best music videos of the year. It is one of the most prestigious awards in the music industry and is highly sought after by artists and music video directors alike. The award for Video of the Year is the biggest award of the night and is highly coveted by all who are in the running.
History of the MTV Video Music Award
The MTV Video Music Awards were first presented in 1984. Since then, the awards have become one of the most anticipated events in the music industry. Every year, the award for Video of the Year is given to the artist or director whose music video is deemed to be the best of the year. Over the years, some of the most iconic music videos have been awarded the Video of the Year title, such as Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, Madonna’s “Like a Prayer”, and Beyonce’s “Formation”.
The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards featured some of the biggest names in music, as well as some of the most talked about music videos of the year. The nominees for Video of the Year included Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next”, Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy”, Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road”, Taylor Swift’s “You Need to Calm Down”, and finally, the winner, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X.
The 2019 MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year
The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards were held on August 26th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The show was hosted by comedian Sebastian Maniscalco and featured performances from Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Lil Nas X, and many more.
The award for Video of the Year was given to Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road”. The video was directed by Calmatic and featured Billy Ray Cyrus, Diplo, Young Thug, and Mason Ramsey. The video was a hit with viewers, with its creative visuals and catchy song. The award was presented to Lil Nas X by Taylor Swift, who praised the artist for his success.
The other nominees for the award included Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next”, Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy”, Taylor Swift’s “You Need to Calm Down”, and “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X. Each of these videos were highly successful and critically acclaimed.
The MTV Video Music Awards is one of the most prestigious awards in the music industry and the award for Video of the Year is highly sought after. The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards saw Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” take home the award, beating out the other highly successful and critically acclaimed videos. The award is a testament to the artist’s success and the power of creativity in music videos.
