Kane Brown will be making history as the first male country artist to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards ceremony.  Brown will headline the “VMAs” Toyota Stage with the television debut of his new pop single “Grand” off his upcoming album “Different Man”, set to drop on Sept. 9.

Additional performers at this year’s VMA’s include Anitta, J Balvin, Marshmello x Khalid and Panic! At The Disco. Nicki Minaj will also perform live for the first time since 2018, and is set to receive the Video Vanguard Award.

Leading the list of VMA nominees are Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Drake, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd. Fans can vote for their favorite artists at vote.mtv.com through Friday, Aug. 19.

The VMAs will air 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28., on MTV.

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