The American Music Award for Best Music Video (previously known as Video of the Year and Favorite Music Video) is an award presented to music videos that was introduced in 2016. Before the category was introduced, the AMAs previously honored music videos in separate categories from 1984 until 1988.
Winners and nominees 2010s Year Artist Video Ref 2016 Justin Bieber "Sorry" Desiigner "Panda" Rihanna "Work" 2017 Bruno Mars "That's What I Like" Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee "Despacito" Ed Sheeran "Shape of You" 2018 Camila Cabello "Havana" Cardi B "Bodak Yellow" Drake "God's Plan" 2019 Taylor Swift "You Need to Calm Down" Billie Eilish "Bad Guy" Ariana Grande "7 Rings" Halsey "Without Me" Lil Nas X "Old Town Road"
2020s Year Artist Video Ref 2020 Taylor Swift "Cardigan" Doja Cat "Say So" Future "Life Is Good" Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande "Rain on Me" The Weeknd "Blinding Lights" 2021 Lil Nas X "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak) "Leave the Door Open" Cardi B "Up" Olivia Rodrigo "Drivers License" The Weeknd "Save Your Tears" 2022 Taylor Swift All Too Well: The Short Film Adele "Easy on Me" Bad Bunny and Chencho Corleone "Me Porto Bonito" Lil Nas X "Industry Baby" Harry Styles "As It Was" 2023 – 24 colspan="3" 2025 Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars "Die with a Smile" Benson Boone "Beautiful Things" Karol G "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido" Kendrick Lamar "Not Like Us" Shaboozey "A Bar Song (Tipsy)"2026 Katseye "Gnarly" Rosalía, Björk and Yves Tumor "Berghain" Sabrina Carpenter "Manchild" Taylor Swift "The Fate of Ophelia" Tyla "Chanel"
Category facts
Multiple wins 3 wins Taylor Swift 2 wins Bruno Mars
Multiple nominations 4 nominations Taylor Swift
3 nominations Drake Lil Nas X Bruno Mars
2 nominations Ariana Grande Cardi B Lady Gaga The Weeknd
See also American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Video (1984–1988) American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Video Artist (1985–1987) American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Video Artist (1985–1987) American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group Video Artist (1985–1987) American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Video (1984–1988) American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Video Artist (1985–1987) American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Video Artist (1985–1987) American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group Video Artist (1985–1987) American Music Award for Favorite Country Video (1984–1988) American Music Award for Favorite Country Male Video Artist (1985–1987) American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Video Artist (1985–1987) American Music Award for Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group Video Artist (1985–1987)
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