A Vijay Music Award is an accolade given by Vijay TV to recognize outstanding achievement in the Tamil music industry.
The annual awards ceremony made its debut in 2011 for the previous calendar year.
Its main sponsor was India Gate Basmati Rice and it was powered by The Chennai Silks.
The first award ceremony took place in Nehru Indoor Stadium on 11 May 2011.
Award were given in 25 categories, chosen by a jury appointed by Vijay TV and the public.