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

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 One)
• Mariah Carey (Season Two)
• Bob Dylan, Tony Bennett, Kiss, Oasis, Paul McCartney
• Later seasons include Korn, Queen Latifah, and Wyclef Jean

VH1 Storytellers highlights include performances from:

• Alicia Keys
• Bruce Springsteen
• David Bowie
• Foo Fighters
• Green Day
• Mary J. Blige
• Tom Waits

CMT Crossroads features collaborations with:

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

MTV Unplugged debuted in 1989, running regularly until 1999 and less frequently from 2000-2009. Many artists released their sessions as albums, including Eric Clapton's Unplugged (1992) and Nirvana's MTV Unplugged in New York (1994).

VH1 Storytellers launched in 1996 with Ray Davies, airing 98 episodes through 2016. CMT Crossroads began in 2002 and continues today, with 76 episodes featuring unique country music collaborations.

While some seasons are missing from each series, this release represents a significant restoration of music television history, bringing countless historic performances back to audiences after decades.

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