CMT Campfire Sessions and CMT Storytellers coming this Apr
CMT has announced two new series greenlights: the revival of one of television’s most influential and storied music franchises, CMT Storytellers, and a second season of fan-favorite summertime series, CMT Campfire Sessions, kicking off with two special episodes headlined by superstar acts Brooks & Dunn and Little Big Town, respectively.
Inspired by the much-acclaimed CMT Digital series of the same name, CMT Campfire Sessions brings together a star-studded lineup of some of music’s biggest names as they strip down their biggest hits, share new music and swap stories with friends fireside for an intimate night of music. The series debuted in primetime in July 2021, with featured appearances from Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Keb’ Mo’, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady A, Miranda Lambert with Jack Ingram & Jon Randall, and Trisha Yearwood. Season two is set to return summer 2022 with Lauren Alaina, Maddie & Tae and Gary Allan.
CMT Storytellers gives fans a front row seat with behind the scenes access to their favorite artists and music. The one hour special showcases country superstars as they perform and share never-before-heard stories about how their iconic hits came to be in front of an intimate audience. Legendary duo Brooks & Dunn kicks off the series as they perform their hits including “Neon Moon,” “Red Dirt Road” and “Boot Scootin Boogie” and give an insider’s look at their songwriting process, life in the industry, and their career. The Storytellers franchise originally aired on VH1 from 1996-2015 and quickly became a cultural touchstone, featuring some of the biggest names in music including Garth Brooks, The Chicks, Pearl Jam, Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift, among others. Additional information on upcoming CMT Storytellers to follow. Future episodes to be available on Paramount+.
Both CMT Campfire Sessions: Little Big Town and CMT Storytellers: Brooks & Dunn will premiere as part of the brand’s first-ever CMT Music Awards Week, featuring a week of entirely original programming, kicking off with the 2022 CMT Music Awards, broadcasting live from Nashville on Monday, April 11th at 8 pm ET/PT on CBS and Paramount+. Additional details on the week-long CMT stunt to be announced soon.
