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

The MTV Unplugged collection features iconic performances from:

• Nirvana's legendary 1993 set
• Eric Clapton's groundbreaking 1992 performance
• Neil Young, Sinead O'Connor, and Pearl Jam from Season One
• Mariah Carey from Season Two
• Later seasons including Korn, Queen Latifah, and Wyclef Jean

VH1 Storytellers highlights include performances from:

• Bruce Springsteen
• David Bowie
• Foo Fighters
• Alicia Keys
• Ed Sheeran
• Green Day

CMT Crossroads brings together cross-genre collaborations featuring:

• Dolly Parton
• Willie Nelson with various artists
• Stevie Nicks
• John Legend
• Halsey and Kelsea Ballerini

Background on the Shows:

• MTV Unplugged (1989-2009): Ran for 12 seasons, spawning successful albums like Clapton's Unplugged (1992) and Nirvana's MTV Unplugged in New York (1994)
• 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 the collection, this release marks a significant restoration of music television history, making these influential performances available to streaming audiences for the first time in decades.

Photo Credit: Scorpions Unplugged by Tobias Cohrs / CC by 3.0

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