The MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Year is given at the annual MTV Video Music Awards. It was first introduced at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.
Post Malone and 21 Savage were the first recipients of the award in 2018. Bruno Mars has the most nominations in the category with four.
Recipients † Marks Winners of the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year
*Marks Nominees of the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year
2010s + Year Winner(s) Video Nominees Post Malone "Rockstar" Lil Nas X * "Old Town Road (Remix)"*
2020s + Year Winner(s) Video Nominees Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande* "Rain on Me"* Olivia Rodrigo "Drivers License" Billie Eilish "Happier Than Ever" Taylor Swift "Anti-Hero"† 2024 Sabrina Carpenter "Espresso" 2025 Rosé and Bruno Mars "APT."* 2026 BTS "Swim"
Artists with multiple nominations 4 nominations Bruno Mars
3 nominations Dua Lipa Post Malone Taylor Swift Billie Eilish Lady Gaga
2 nominations Ariana Grande Cardi B Doja Cat Drake Megan Thee Stallion Olivia Rodrigo Sabrina Carpenter BTS
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