Paramount+ Brings Back Over 100 Classic MTV Unplugged Episodes, Including Rare Performances Unseen for 20 Years

Paramount+ Brings Back Over 100 Classic MTV Unplugged Episodes, Including Rare Performances Unseen for 20 Years

By Marcus Bennett

February 28, 2025 at 11:11 PM

Paramount+ has added over 100 classic episodes of MTV Unplugged, VH1 Storytellers, and CMT Crossroads to its streaming platform, including many performances unseen for over 20 years.

MTV Unplugged stage with performance lights

MTV Unplugged stage with performance lights

The MTV Unplugged collection features iconic performances from:

  • Nirvana's legendary 1993 set
  • Eric Clapton's acclaimed 1992 performance
  • Neil Young, Sinead O'Connor, and Pearl Jam (Season 1)
  • Mariah Carey (Season 2)
  • Other notable artists including Bob Dylan, Tony Bennett, Kiss, Oasis, Paul McCartney, and The Cranberries

VH1 Storytellers additions include performances by:

  • Alicia Keys
  • Bruce Springsteen
  • David Bowie
  • Foo Fighters
  • Green Day
  • Mary J. Blige
  • P!nk
  • Snoop Dogg

CMT Crossroads features collaborations with:

  • Dolly Parton
  • Willie Nelson
  • Sting
  • Boyz II Men
  • Halsey
  • John Legend
  • Stevie Nicks
  • Lady A

Background on the Shows:

  • MTV Unplugged (1989-2009): Ran for 12 seasons, with many artists releasing their sessions as albums
  • VH1 Storytellers (1996-2016): 98 episodes featuring artists sharing stories behind their music
  • CMT Crossroads (2002-present): 76 episodes of unique country music collaborations

While some seasons are missing from each series, this release represents the largest collection of these performances available for streaming in decades.

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