The nominations for the 2023 MTV Awards have recently been announced, and The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean’s American Pie is up for Best Documentary. The other noms include Halftime, Love, Lizzo, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me and Sheryl.
The documentary “The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean’s American Pie” explores the cultural significance of one of the most iconic songs in American music history. Released in 1971, “American Pie” is a haunting ballad that explores themes of loss and disillusionment in the wake of the tumultuous 1960s.
Through interviews with Don McLean himself, as well as music historians and cultural commentators, the documentary delves into the origins of the song and its enduring legacy. It also explores the impact that “American Pie” had on the music industry and popular culture more broadly, as well as the ways in which it continues to resonate with audiences today.
Overall, “The Day the Music Died” is a fascinating look at one of the most iconic songs of the 20th century, and the impact that it has had on American culture and society.
You can vote for the doc on vote.mtv.com now through Monday, April 17 at 6PM ET.
The show will air on May 7 as an epic, supersized Los Angeles takeover event LIVE from Barker Hangar starting at 8PM ET/PT.
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