MTV's going big for their 42nd Video Music Awards! Posting the nominations last month, Paramount enforced 2 big changes: syndicating the show on CBS, and added country to the ballot! How will fans and viewers vote? I "announce" predictions before the show airs in 10 of its categories. Check our podcast's social an hour before showtime (9/7, 7pm), and day after to see my results.
Recap: Ep. 304 - MTV Adds Country & CBS to VMAs
Getting Down & Wordy: Rose & Bruno Mars' "Apt"
Predictions: Best Country: "Liar" - Jelly Roll
Best Alternative: "Back to Friends" - Sombr
Best Rock: All My Love" - Coldplay
Best Pop / Best Collaboration: "Die With A Smile" - Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
Best Pop Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
Best New Artist: Lola Young
Artist of the Year: Lady Gaga
Song of the Year: "Ordinary" - Alex Warren
Video of the Year: