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CMT lights up its summer music slate with "Red, White & Blue Weekend," all-star "CMT Campfire Sessions" lineup and greenlight of "CMT Summer Camp"
"CMT's Red, White & Blue Weekend" to include LIVE broadcast of Nashville's "Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th" headlined by Old Dominion, premiering Monday, July 4th at 10p/9c
"CMT Campfire Sessions" Season 2 to premiere Friday, July 15th at 10p/9c with star-studded lineup featuring Brandy Clark, Brett Eldredge, Clay Walker & Tracy Lawrence, Jason Aldean, Old Crow Medicine Show, Old Dominion and Jon Pardi
Greenlights new series "CMT Summer Camp"; Little Big Town to kick off premiere on Friday, August 12th at 9p/8c
NASHVILLE, TN - (June 13, 2022) - CMT today unveiled its upcoming summer programming slate of new and returning original series and music specials. Kicking off with the return of "CMT's Red, White & Blue Weekend," CMT will again air the live broadcast of "Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th," Nashville's signature Fourth of July fireworks display and concert headlined by Old Dominion, plus CMT Hot 20 Countdown's annual "Holiday Salute to the Troops" weekend special. As previously announced, "CMT Campfire Sessions" returns for its much-anticipated Season Two with Jason Aldean kicking off its new star-packed season on Friday, July 15th at 10p/9c. Additionally, the brand has greenlit an all-new fan-centered concert series, "CMT Summer Camp," which will premiere with Little Big Town on Thursday, August 12th at 9p/8c.
More details on the upcoming CMT Summer Programing Slate include:
· "CMT's RED, WHITE & BLUE WEEKEND" - Friday, July 1st - Monday, July 4th
CMT HOT 20 COUNTDOWN "HOLIDAY SALUTE TO THE TROOPS" - Fri, July 2 at 9a/8c
CMT's signature weekly series comes to fans on location from the The Patriotic Festival in Norfolk, VA with headliners Kane Brown, Jon Pardi, RaeLynn and the real stars of the show - the men and women of the US Navy - for the annual "Holiday Salute to the Troops. Hosted by Cody Alan and Ashley ShahAhmadi. Premieres Saturday, July 2 at 9a/8c; encores Sunday, July 3 at 9a/8c.
Production Credits: CMT's Quinn Brown serves as Executive Producers. Jackie Barba serves as SVP, Head of Physical Production Music Series & Specials, Heather D. Graffagnino is Executive in Charge of Production and Leslie Fram is Executive in Charge of Talent.
"CMT LET FREEDOM SING! MUSIC CITY JULY 4th" LIVE from Nashville with Old Dominion - Monday, July 4 at 10p/9c
Broadcasting LIVE from downtown Nashville, the 90-minute special features a concert from Old Dominion, immediately followed by a commercial-free presentation of one of the largest fireworks displays in the country, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp's (NCVC) live Fourth of July fireworks display, accompanied by the Nashville Symphony; CMT's Cody Alan to host.
Production Credits: CMT's Margaret Comeaux and Switched On Entertainment's John Hamlin serve as Executive Producers; MTV Entertainment's Jackie Barba serves as SVP, Head of Physical Production Music Series & Specials, Heather D. Graffagnino is Executive in Charge of Production and Leslie Fram is Executive in Charge of Talent. Shanna Strassberg is Talent Producer.
· "CMT CAMPFIRE SESSIONS" SEASON TWO - Fridays beginning July 15th at 10p/9c
CMT's fan-favorite series returns for Season Two with seven all new episodes featuring a star-packed lineup 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 full schedule of "CMT Campfire Sessions" includes:
· July 15, 10p/9c - Jason Aldean
· July 22, 10p/9c - Brandy Clark
· July 29, 10p/9c - Clay Walker & Tracy Lawrence
· August 5, 10p/9c - Old Dominion
· August 12, 10p/9c - Brett Eldredge
· August 19, 10p/9c - Old Crow Medicine Show
· August 26, 10p/9c - Jon Pardi
· September 2, 10p/9c - Little Big Town (from 2022 CMT Music Awards Week)
· September 9, 10p/9c - "Covers" (one-hour special)
Production Credits: CMT's Margaret Comeaux and Taillight TV's Tom Forrest are Executive Producers. MTV Entertainment's Jackie Barba serves as SVP, Head of Physical Production Music Series & Specials, Heather D. Graffagnino is Executive in Charge of Production. Leslie Fram is Executive in Charge of Talent and Shanna Strassberg is Talent Producer.
· "CMT SUMMER CAMP" with Little Big Town - Friday, August 12th at 9p/8c
CMT treats fans to the ultimate concert experience with "CMT Summer Camp," an exclusive one-hour special shot from the Sandy Creek Barn Amphitheater at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, GA with Multi-Platinum-selling, country supergroup Little Big Town. The foursome will perform new music and some of their greatest hits for their biggest fans for a night filled with good music and summertime fun - fireworks included! - for the premiere episode. More information to follow.
Production Credits: CMT's Margaret Comeaux and 21st Floor's Patrizia DiMaria serve as Executive Producers. MTV Entertainment's Jackie Barba serves as SVP, Head of Physical Production Music Series & Specials, Heather D. Graffagnino is Executive in Charge of Production. Leslie Fram is Executive in Charge of Talent and Shanna Strassberg is Talent Producer.
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· CMT Campfire Sessions Season 2 - 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. Season Two is set to return Summer 2022; more information including premiere date and full artist lineup to follow.
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CMT revs up music slate with revival of iconic music series "CMT Storytellers" and greenlights second season of "CMT Campfire Sessions"
"CMT Campfire Sessions: Little Big Town" special to air Tuesday, April 12 at 8p/7c; Season Two of CMT's fan-favorite summer series to premiere Summer 2022
Legendary music franchise returns for the first time ever on CMT; "CMT Storytellers: Brooks & Dunn" to air Wednesday, April 13 at 8p/7c
NASHVILLE, TN - (March 30, 2022) - CMT today 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.
"It's an honor to be given the reins to reviving one of the most iconic music series of our generation as we bring the Storytellers franchise to CMT for the first time, following an unprecedented 97-episode run on our sister network VH1. A legendary series requires an equally epic kickoff and we're proud to have Brooks & Dunn, two of our genre's greatest storytellers, helping mark its momentous return," shared Margaret Comeaux, Executive Producer and CMT's Senior Vice President of Production.
"Equally exciting is the return of our homegrown series CMT Campfire Sessions, beloved by artists and fans alike. Our favorite foursome Little Big Town shines bright in the intimate, fireside setting as they help us celebrate an upcoming slate of new must-see summertime jam sessions that mixes new music and greatest hits. Whether around the campfire or in front of a small crowd of devoted fans, both of these series strip the music back to its very core: storytelling," continued Comeaux.
· "CMT CAMPFIRE SESSIONS: LITTLE BIG TOWN" - Tuesday, April 12th at 8p/7c
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; more information including premiere date and full artist lineup to follow.
Production Credits: CMT's Margaret Comeaux and Taillight TV's Tom Forrest serve as Executive Producers. Matt Houser serves as Producer. Jackie Barba and Heather D. Graffagnino are Executives in Charge of Production. Leslie Fram is Executive in Charge of Talent; Shanna Strassberg is Talent Producer.
· "CMT STORYTELLERS: BROOKS & DUNN" - Wednesday, April 13th at 8p/7c
"CMT Storytellers" gives fans a front row seat with behind the scenes access to their favorite artists and music. The 1-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+.
Production Credits: CMT's Margaret Comeaux, Switched On Entertainment's John Hamlin and Ladypants Productions' Patrizia DiMaria serve as Executive Producers. Jackie Barba and Heather D. Graffagnino are Executives in Charge of Production. Leslie Fram is Executive in Charge of Talent; Shanna Strassberg is Talent Producer. Directed by Lauren Quinn.
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 8p/7c on CBS and Paramount+. Additional details on the week-long CMT stunt to be announced soon.
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