The genre-bending boys are taking their shot on the Moon Particular person — and we’re right here for it.
Alright nation followers, seize your snacks and set these DVRs — Jelly Roll and Submit Malone are hitting the stage on the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, airing Sunday, September 7 at 8PM ET/5PM PT on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+.
We all know, we all know. The VMAs are often extra glitter than grit, however this 12 months? Nation’s crashing the social gathering, and we’ve obtained two of our greatest crossover stars main the cost.
Jelly Roll: The VMAs’ Most Surprising Underdog
Jelly Roll — our tattooed, soul-bearing, genre-bending outlaw — is making his first-ever predominant stage VMAs efficiency, and he’s not simply exhibiting as much as sing. He’s nominated in FOUR classes, y’all:
- Greatest Various
- Greatest Nation
- Greatest Hip-Hop
- And Video for Good
Speak about vary. This comes one 12 months after he confirmed up within the opening phase with Eminem, and now he’s able to stroll away with a Moon Particular person (or 4). In case you wanted extra proof that Jelly is without doubt one of the most genuine voices in fashionable music — that is it.
Submit Malone + Blake Shelton = VMA Buzz
Additionally returning to the VMAs for the primary time since 2018 is Submit Malone, and this time he’s flying the flag for nation proper alongside Blake Shelton because of their summer time hit “Pour Me A Drink”, which is up for Greatest Collaboration.
This pairing had us all doing a double-take when it dropped — however let’s be trustworthy, Posty’s nation coronary heart has been exhibiting for some time now. In case you’ve caught him protecting Brad Paisley or George Strait on TikTok, you already know: the boy’s obtained twang.
Nation’s Not Simply Watching — We’re Profitable
Between Jelly Roll’s nominations and Posty’s sudden collab with Blake, nation music is stepping outdoors its consolation zone and onto one of popular culture’s greatest levels — and it’s not only a cameo. It’s a assertion.
The 2025 MTV VMAs are hosted by LL COOL J and air dwell from UBS Enviornment in New York. Whether or not you’re waiting for the music, the drama, or the dream of Jelly Roll giving an acceptance speech in a sleeveless vest, you gained’t wish to miss it.
The way to Watch:
- Reside on CBS (free with antenna or cable)
- Streaming on Paramount+ (Premium plan solely)
- Simulcast on MTV should you nonetheless have cable prefer it’s 2003
