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Who Is VMA Best New Artist Nominee Magnus Ferrell? (Hint: More Cowbell)

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The 2026 Video Music Awards might be in for a little more cowbell this year. Though it’s big names like Madonna and Taylor Swift, who dominate the nominations, we’re equally interested in some lesser-known artists up for the Best New Artist honor. Namely, Magnus Ferrell. If that last name sounds familiar, it’s because, yes, the 22-year-old is the son of actor and oddball percussion king Will Ferrell, who has been releasing music since the ripe o…

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Who Is VMA Best New Artist Nominee Magnus Ferrell? (Hint: More Cowbell)

The son of actor and comedian Will Ferrell is up for a Moon Person — and turns out, he has chops that even Ron Burgundy could love

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Will Ferrell's Son Is Nominated For Best New Artist At The VMAs

This nominations for this year’s VMAs are here. The awards show is next month, and Madonna is in the lead with 11 nods. The most interesting category, though, is Best New Artist. There’ve been many emerging musicians within the past year, and apparently one of them is Will Ferrell’s son. Magnus Ferrell is one of…

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RollingStone broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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