But even before the show, the “Fate of Ophelia” singer was feeling as happy as she was in Cleveland as she received the first ever Artist-Director award, an honor bestowed to a musician “whose work behind the camera has expanded the possibilities of music video and advanced the art of visual storytelling,” according to a press release from MTV.

The award not only helped Swift make history, but also put the spotlight on those who she was most grateful for: her fans.

“I got to tell you though, the main reason why I love writing and directing music videos so much is because you, the fans, make it so much fun,” she said as she accepted the award. “You make it so rewarding because you actually care about what we’re making.”

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