<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The genre-bending boys are taking their shot at the Moon Person — and we&#8217;re here for it.</strong></p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Alright country fans, grab your snacks and set those DVRs — <strong><a href="https://countrymusicontour.com/jelly-roll-tour-dates-2025/">Jelly Roll</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://countrymusicontour.com/tour-dates-post-malone/">Post Malone</a></strong> are hitting the stage at the <strong>2025 MTV Video Music Awards</strong>, airing <strong>Sunday, September 7</strong> at 8PM ET/5PM PT on <strong>CBS</strong>, <strong>MTV</strong>, and <strong><a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/4GYox0">Paramount+</a></strong>.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We know, we know. The VMAs are usually more glitter than grit, but this year? <strong>Country’s crashing the party</strong>, and we’ve got two of our biggest crossover stars leading the charge.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jelly Roll: The VMAs’ Most Unexpected Underdog</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a title="Jelly Roll" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSJelly/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjelly-roll-tickets%2F">Jelly Roll</a> — our tattooed, soul-bearing, genre-bending outlaw — is making his <strong>first-ever main stage VMAs performance</strong>, and he’s not just showing up to sing. He’s <strong>nominated in FOUR categories</strong>, y’all:</p>



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<li>Best Alternative</li>



<li>Best Country</li>



<li>Best Hip-Hop</li>



<li><em>And</em> Video for Good</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Talk about range. This comes one year after he showed up in the opening segment with Eminem, and now he’s ready to walk away with a Moon Person (or four). If you needed more proof that Jelly is one of the most authentic voices in modern music — this is it.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Post Malone + Blake Shelton = VMA Buzz</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Also returning to the VMAs for the first time since 2018 is <strong><a title="Post Malone" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSPostie/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fpost-malone-tickets%2F">Post Malone</a></strong>, and this time he’s flying the flag for country right alongside <strong><a title="Blake Shelton" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSBlakeS/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fblake-shelton-tickets%2F">Blake Shelton</a></strong> thanks to their summer hit <strong>“Pour Me A Drink”</strong>, which is up for <strong>Best Collaboration</strong>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This pairing had us all doing a double-take when it dropped — but let’s be honest, Posty’s country heart has been showing for a while now. If you’ve caught him covering <a title="Brad Paisley" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbBPaisley&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbrad-paisley-tickets%2Fartist%2F714837&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">Brad Paisley</a> or <a title="George Strait" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSStrait/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fgeorge-strait-tickets%2F">George Strait</a> on TikTok, you already know: the boy&#8217;s got twang.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Country’s Not Just Watching — We’re Winning</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Between <a title="Jelly Roll" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSJelly/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjelly-roll-tickets%2F">Jelly Roll</a>’s nominations and Posty’s unexpected collab with Blake, country music is stepping outside its comfort zone and onto one of pop culture’s biggest stages — and it’s not just a cameo. It’s a <strong>statement</strong>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The <strong>2025 MTV VMAs</strong> are hosted by <strong>LL COOL J</strong> and air <strong>live from UBS Arena in New York</strong>. Whether you&#8217;re watching for the music, the drama, or the dream of <a title="Jelly Roll" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSJelly/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjelly-roll-tickets%2F">Jelly Roll</a> giving an acceptance speech in a sleeveless vest, you won’t want to miss it.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>How to Watch:</strong></p>



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<li><strong>Live on CBS</strong> (free with antenna or cable)</li>



<li><strong><a href="https://paramountplus.qflm.net/4GYox0">Streaming on Paramount+</a></strong> (Premium plan only)</li>



<li><strong>Simulcast on MTV</strong> if you still have cable like it&#8217;s 2003</li>
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