The MTV Video Music Awards announced its nominees list this week and Country Music got a major win.  The show is finally giving the genre its own category. The VMA’s have been around since 1984 and this is the very first time for the Country Music category. (6) Country videos are in the running to win a trophy at this year's ceremony: 

Chris Stapleton -  "Think I'm in Love With You" 
Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood - "I'm Gonna Love You" 
Jelly Roll - "Liar" 
Lainey Wilson - "4X4XU" 
Megan Moroney - "Am I Okay?" 
Morgan Wallen - "Smile" 

Morgan Wallen is nominated in the all-genre Artist of the Year category.  “I'm the Problem” is the only country album nominated for Best Album. Jelly Roll is the most-nominated Country artist overall with 4 nominations. Ella Langley is only nominated for one trophy, but it's a big one: She's up in the all-genre Best New Artist category. 

photo credit: MTV / Viacom / Public Domain