Los Angeles, Sept. 22 -- Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is set to receive the inaugural Artist Director Honours at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on September 27, recognising her contributions to music video direction and visual storytelling, E! News reported.

According to MTV, the newly introduced honour celebrates a musician "whose work behind the camera has expanded the possibilities of music video and advanced the art of visual storytelling."

The recognition adds to Swift's remarkable record at the VMAs, where she has already won 30 awards, tying her with Beyonce as the most-awarded artist in the show's history. She is also a five-time winner of the Video of the Year award and is nominated in nine categories at this year's ceremo...