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2025 MTV Video Music Awards: Nominees for Best Group and Song of the Summer
8/30/2025, 1:14:09 PM
Overview of Nominations
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) have announced the nominees for two prominent social categories: Best Group and Song of the Summer. The nominations were revealed on August 29, 2025, just over a week before the awards ceremony, which will take place live on September 7 at 8 p.m. ET at UBS Arena in New York. The event will be broadcast on CBS and MTV, and will also be available for streaming on Paramount+.
Key Nominees for Song of the Summer
Tate McRae has received two nominations in the Song of the Summer category: for her solo track “Just Keep Watching” from *F1 The Movie* and as a featured artist on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want.” Other nominees include Addison Rae’s “Headphones On,” Alex Warren’s “Ordinary,” and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild.” Notably, HUNTR/X, a fictional girl group from the animated film *K-Pop Demon Hunters*, is nominated for “Golden,” marking a unique entry in this category.
Best Group Nominees
The Best Group category features a diverse lineup, including K-pop sensations BLACKPINK, aespa, Stray Kids, and SEVENTEEN. Other nominees include established acts such as Coldplay, Backstreet Boys, and Evanescence, alongside newer groups like KATSEYE and Fuerza Regida, the latter making its VMA debut. This category has seen K-pop groups dominate in recent years, raising anticipation for whether they will secure another win.
Voting Process
Fan voting for the Best Group category will commence on September 2 at 11 a.m. ET and will conclude on September 6 at 11 a.m. ET. This voting will be conducted in a bracket-style format via MTV’s Instagram Story. Following this, voting for Song of the Summer will open on September 6 at 11 a.m. ET and close on September 7 at 11 a.m. ET.
Leading Artists
Lady Gaga leads the nominations this year with a total of 12 nods, followed by Bruno Mars with 11 and Kendrick Lamar with 10. Tate McRae’s nominations bring her total to six, while Sabrina Carpenter’s recent nod increases her count to nine. This year’s VMAs also introduce two new categories: Best Country Artist and Best Pop Artist, reflecting the evolving landscape of the music industry.
Conclusion
The 2025 MTV VMAs promise to be a significant event, showcasing a mix of established and emerging artists across various genres. With fan voting set to play a crucial role in determining the winners, the anticipation surrounding the awards continues to build as the ceremony approaches.
