Taylor Swift Makes VMA History With Dolly Parton Tribute

At the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, Taylor Swift became the most-awarded artist in the show's history and dedicated her top trophy to Dolly Parton. She also debuted a new music video, "Patient Zero," starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, while showing off.

🐿️ By topping the VMA all-time wins list and releasing a star-studded "Patient Zero" clip, Swift is simultaneously cementing her awards legacy and controlling a carefully layered celebrity narrative.