No doubt about it, One Direction has had a phenomenal year! Add to this one to their list of wins—MTV’s Artist of the Year for 2012.

MTV tops the list of artists, coming out as the clear choice for the Artist of the Year because of their popularity, sold-out tour dates, two number one albums, a string of hits, three VMAs, and the honor of performing at the Olympics closing ceremony (to name a few of their accomplishments).

Coming in at number two on MTV’s best artists lists? Why, it’s Harry Styles girl friend Taylor Swift.