Billy Ray Cyrus – "Old Town Road (Remix)" – Columbia Records Jonas Brothers – "Sucker" – Republic Records Cole – "a lot" – Epic Recordsīillie Eilish – "Bad Guy" – Darkroom/Interscope RecordsĪriana Grande – "thank u, next" – Republic Records Image Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicĢ1 Savage ft. MTV revealed the nominations with the VMA chatbot, which gave fans a sneak peek at the nominees by sending a direct message to the award show's Facebook Messenger and Twitter accounts. Other key members of the creative team include Barb Bialkowski, Jackie Barba, Joe Buoye, Alicia Portugal, Amani Duncan and Wendy Plaut. Gillmer and Jesse Ignjatovic, co-founder of Den of Thieves, are executive producers for the 2019 VMAs. It’s going to be an awesome, unforgettable evening!" "We can’t wait to see the outcome, once the fans weigh in. "It’s been an incredible year in music and this group of nominees perfectly reflect the rich pop music landscape," Bruce Gillmer, Viacom's head of music and music talent and co-brand head of MTV International, said in a statement.
The MTV VMAs also introduced two new categories this year, best K-pop and video for good. Paak, FKA twigs, H.E.R., LSD, Rosalia and Solange each earned three noms. Halsey received six nods, Shawn Mendes snagged five and Camila Cabello, Cardi B, J Balvin, The Jonas Brothers and BTS nabbed four each.ĭrake, Anderson. Both artists are nominated in the video of the year, best new artist and best direction categories. More than anything, “MONTERO” has shown us that Lil Nas X is a unique treasure for the industry - he has a very long and bright future ahead of him.MTV on Tuesday announced the nominations for the 2019 Video Music Awards.Īriana Grande and Taylor Swift lead with 10 mentions each, in categories including video of the year, song of the year and best pop.īillie Eilish earned nine noms, while Lil Nas X followed close behind with eight. He said writing this album was like therapy for him, and the impact his album could have on struggling kids and adults alike cannot and should not be understated.
Lil Nas X has proven himself to be an innovator, a cultural touchstone and an inspiration to all who hope to live their lives as happily as they possibly can. Wass said the project isn’t shy to “…give voice to the fears and longings of a generation of queer kids.” Mike Wass, journalist for Variety, praised how the album doesn’t shy away from hard discussions concerning the issues and fears that surround young people in the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Metacritic rated the album 85/100, while publications like the “The Guardian” and “The Independent” gave the album a full five stars out of five.
Praised for its personal, heartfelt subject matter and amazing production value, “MONTERO” has received widespread critical acclaim and has his fans excited for a potential Album of the Year award in his future. He expresses what he wanted out of his career when he first started, what he wants and needs from his life now and what his success and fans truly mean to his life, at one point saying the success of “Old Town Road” saved him from what would have been suicide. Lil Nas gives his fans a look into his psyche, his emotional state and his views on love and life with this album. The last five or so songs carry on themes touched on by few songs that came before - containing powerful themes of lost love, unsupportive support groups and not being forgotten after death. The first half of the album is recognizable for holding three of the four singles released for the album and its upbeat tone before the complete tonal switch going into the second half of the album.
Preceded by successful singles “Sun Goes Down,” “Industry Baby” and “Montero (Call Me by Your Name),” “MONTERO” is sure to have something for every musical taste out there. With features ranging from artists such as Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat to Miley Cyrus and the legendary Elton John, Lil Nas X was able to show the musical range that many fans have come to expect from the 22-year-old sensation. Departing from the “country trap” sound of his first big hit, “Old Town Road,” “MONTERO” focuses on a more pop-rap vibe that incorporates both the essence of trap beats and uses hard rock ballads, giving the album a diverse set of tones and sounds. 17, 2021 underneath the label Columbia Records, Lil Nas X channeled his burgeoning talent and undeniable star power into a raw, emotional and vulnerable 15-track album that connected with both fans and critics alike. In 41 minutes and 17 seconds, Lil Nas X has both cemented his current status as a “star” in the music industry and set his sights even further up the superstardom ladder with the release of his debut album.
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