The honor recognizes Swift's work behind the camera and her contributions to music videos and visual storytelling. Taylor Swift broke a tie with Beyoncé, becoming the most-honored artist ever at the Video Music Awards, winning first Artist Director Award Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The honor recognizes Swift's work behind the camera and her contributions to music videos and visual storytelling.S1

• Taylor Swift broke a tie with Beyoncé, becoming the most-honored artist ever at the Video Music Awards, winning first Artist Director AwardS2