The genre-bending boys are taking their shot at the Moon Person — and we’re here for it.
Alright country fans, grab your snacks and set those DVRs — Jelly Roll and Post Malone are hitting the stage at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, airing Sunday, September 7 at 8PM ET/5PM PT on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+.
We know, we know. The VMAs are usually more glitter than grit, but this year? Country’s crashing the party, and we’ve got two of our biggest crossover stars leading the charge.
Jelly Roll: The VMAs’ Most Unexpected Underdog
Jelly Roll — our tattooed, soul-bearing, genre-bending outlaw — is making his first-ever main stage VMAs performance, and he’s not just showing up to sing. He’s nominated in FOUR categories, y’all:
- Best Alternative
- Best Country
- Best Hip-Hop
- And Video for Good
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.
Post Malone + Blake Shelton = VMA Buzz
Also returning to the VMAs for the first time since 2018 is Post Malone, and this time he’s flying the flag for country right alongside Blake Shelton thanks to their summer hit “Pour Me A Drink”, which is up for Best Collaboration.
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 Brad Paisley or George Strait on TikTok, you already know: the boy’s got twang.
Country’s Not Just Watching — We’re Winning
Between Jelly Roll’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 statement.
The 2025 MTV VMAs are hosted by LL COOL J and air live from UBS Arena in New York. Whether you’re watching for the music, the drama, or the dream of Jelly Roll giving an acceptance speech in a sleeveless vest, you won’t want to miss it.
How to Watch:
- Live on CBS (free with antenna or cable)
- Streaming on Paramount+ (Premium plan only)
- Simulcast on MTV if you still have cable like it’s 2003