How Many VMAs Does Madonna Have? 27 After Her 2026 Wins

Madonna has 27 VMAs. She won 20 between 1986 and 1999, then 7 more at the 2026 VMAs on September 27, the most of anyone that night, including Artist of the Year.

These are her first VMA wins in 27 years. She also opened the show, her first performance there in 23 years. And right after, exclusive Confessions II vinyl started trending.

Here's what she won, how she got here, and why she's still winning at 68. (Missed the show? Watch the highlights.)

Madonna's 7 VMA Wins in 2026

Artist of the Year
Best Album (Confessions II)
Best Collaboration ("Bring Your Love" with Sabrina Carpenter)
Best Dance
Best Long Form Video
Best Cinematography
Best Choreography

She was up for 13 awards, the most of any artist. Only Lady Gaga had been nominated 13 times in one year before, back in 2010. With these wins, Madonna is now the third most-awarded artist in VMA history, behind Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.

She opened the night with Sabrina Carpenter on "Bring Your Love" and Charli XCX on "Danceteria."

Confessions II's Biggest Song: "Bring Your Love"

"Bring Your Love" is the first single from Confessions II, sung with Sabrina Carpenter. It's the album's biggest song: its official video has over 13 million views, it won Best Collaboration at the VMAs, and it gave Madonna her highest Billboard Hot 100 debut since 2012.

"Bring Your Love" (Official Video) by Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter.

How Madonna Got Famous

In 1978, Madonna moved to New York with $35 in her pocket. She danced, played drums in a band, and pushed her demo tape at New York clubs. At one of them, Danceteria, a DJ named Mark Kamins took an interest in her music.

Her first album came out in 1983. A year later, "Like a Virgin" hit No. 1 and stayed there for 6 weeks. She performed it at the very first VMAs, rolling across the stage in a wedding dress.

MTV was brand new, and Madonna understood it better than anyone. Every song came with a video people couldn't stop talking about.

Madonna's Top 5 Songs of All Time

"Like a Prayer" (1989). Her signature song. A gospel choir, a No. 1 hit, and a video so controversial that Pepsi pulled her ad.
"Vogue" (1990). It took a dance from New York's Black and Latino ballroom scene to the whole world. Another No. 1.
"Like a Virgin" (1984). Her first No. 1, and the song that made her a star.
"Material Girl" (1985). It gave her the nickname that still follows her.
"Hung Up" (2005). Built on an ABBA sample, it hit No. 1 in 41 countries, a world record.

How Madonna Stays Relevant for Every Generation

Madonna changes before people get tired of her. Every era brings a new look, a new sound, and new people to work with.

1980s: the rule-breaker. Lace, crosses, and MTV videos. Teens everywhere copied her style.
Early 1990s: the shock artist. "Vogue," "Justify My Love," and the Blond Ambition tour. She pushed limits and got everyone talking.
Late 1990s: the grown-up. She starred in the movie Evita and made Ray of Light, an electronic album that won 4 Grammys.
2000s: the dance-floor queen. "Music" and Confessions on a Dance Floor filled clubs again.
2010s: the global star. She headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2012 and made Madame X after moving to Lisbon.
2020s: the legend with new friends. Her Celebration Tour ended with a free show in Rio for over 1.6 million people. Confessions II brings in Sabrina Carpenter, Stromae, and Feid.

Her playbook fits in three lines:

Work with the hottest young artists and producers of the moment.
Change the look and the sound before fans get bored.
Keep making music and touring, whatever critics say.

What These VMA Wins Mean for Madonna Now

This isn't a nostalgia win. The VMAs rewarded brand-new music.

Confessions II came out July 3 and went straight to No. 1 in the US and the UK. Critics call it her best album since Confessions on a Dance Floor in 2005.

At 68, she won Artist of the Year over today's biggest stars. And her team-ups with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX put her in front of fans who weren't born when "Vogue" came out.

Why Everyone Wants the Confessions II Vinyl

After the show, exclusive Confessions II vinyl started trending. Stores are selling limited editions, like Target's baby pink and translucent red pressings, each with a bonus poster.

Limited runs can sell out, so if you want one, don't wait. Want to hear it differently? Play "Hung Up" or anything from Confessions II in the free VibeSynced visualizer and watch the beat come alive.