This year's MTV EMA festivities included a dozen live performances.
Swift arrived in a bejeweled, netted ensemble but had changed into a bedazzled minidress by the time of her best artist acceptance speech.
Find all the night's biggest winners from the Nov. 13 event, hosted by Rita Ora and Taika Waititi.
Previous recipients include P!nk, Tyler Perry and The Rock.
The show is pre-taped, so no performers, presenters or honorees had to adjust their schedules.
Brothers Osborne's John Osborne talks baby news, while The War and Treaty explains the influence of The Civil Wars.
“Buy Dirt” is the first song in CMA history that was written by as many as four songwriters to win song of the year.
Lewis died at age 87 last month.
A rousing Loretta Lynn tribute, great speeches and more.
Ballerini's "Half of My Hometown" was nominated for single of the year at the 2022 CMAs.