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Season 2

  • S02E01 Jack Johnson

    • PBS

    Jack Johnson’s simple songs about life, love and the universe take viewers on a lyrical journey, including fan favorites “Better Together,” “Sitting, Waiting, Wishing” and “As I Was Saying,” plus songs from his new album From Here to Now to You. Filmed at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s The Allen Room

  • S02E02 Train

    • PBS

    Pat Monahan and company perform their latest album, California 37, in its entirety at The Iridium. Highlights include “50 Ways to Say Goodbye,” “Hey, Soul Sister” and “Bruises.”

  • S02E03 JJ Grey & Mofro

    • PBS

    Full of Southern style and sass, JJ Grey and his band blend front porch soul and down-home storytelling in a laying-it-on-the-line show. Filmed at The Iridium. Songs include “Your Lady, She’s Shady” and “The Sweetest Thing.”

  • S02E04 Preservation Hall Jazz Band

    • PBS

    Filmed at the one-of-a-kind McKittrick Hotel in a cabaret setting, the veteran jazz players stir up the crowd with their incredible tunes and invigorating musicianship. Songs include “Bourbon Street” and “That’s It.”

  • S02E05 Buddy Guy

    • PBS

    The pioneer of the Chicago blues sound brings his legendary showmanship to The Iridium. Songs include “Meet Me in Chicago” and “Well I Done Gone Over It.”

  • S02E06 Jake Bugg

    • PBS

    The 19-year-old English singer-songwriter brings his UK chart-topping songs to The Iridium. Songs include “Lightning Bolt” and “Broken.”

  • S02E07 Zakk Wylde & the Les Paul Trio

    • PBS

    Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne) and The Iridium’s regular Monday night house band pay tribute to the man, the myth and the legend that was Les Paul, the ‘father of the electric guitar.’ Songs include “Mississippi Queen” and “Voodoo Chile.”

  • S02E08 Rock Candy Funk Party

    • PBS

    With a sound as celebratory as the name suggests, Rock Candy Funk Party is powered by a collaboration of world-class musicians — producer Tal Bergman (drums), Joe Bonamassa (guitar), Ron DeJesus of Planet Funk (guitar), Mike Merritt of Conan O'Brien’s late show band (bass), and Renato Neto, who record and toured with Prince for nearly a decade (keys). Filmed at The Iridium, highlights include “Octopus-e” and “New York Song.”

  • S02E09 “The Rides”

    • PBS

    Stephen Stills’ blues-rock “super group,” whose debut album was inspired by his 1968 Super Session album, features guitar wizard Kenny Wayne Shepherd and the Electric Flag’s Barry Goldberg at The Iridium. Highlights include "Roadhouse," "Pretty Good Love," and "Search and Destroy."

Season 3

  • S03E01 The Avett Brothers

    • PBS

    The Avett Brothers, known for their romantic ballads and frenetic bluegrass songs, joined Front and Center for an intimate and exclusive performance. The critically acclaimed American band performed a set that included 2009′s hit “I and love and you,” as well as songs from their eighth studio album, Magpie and the Dandelions, which reached #5 on the US Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. “Our taping for Front and Center was the most intimate set we’ve played in NYC in recent memory. It was such a great experience” – ScottAvett

  • S03E02 Jon Batiste and Stay Human

    • PBS

    Jon Batiste, winner of the prestigious Rising Star Award at the Montreaux Jazz Festival, delighted the crowd with his performance at New York’s McKittrick Hotel. Along with his irrepressible musical collective, Stay Human, he performed songs from his new album Social Music, released October 2013. Batiste, a bandleader, pianist, singer-songwriter, composer and descendant of New Orleans musical “royalty,” transcends any genre with his modern take on American Music. As well as selections from their latest release Jon, and Stay Human, performed “Star Spangled Banner” and “Express Yourself.” “The sizzling intimacy of this small venue performance was captured superbly by Front and Center. To transfer this experience into the lives of many others through the television is a thrilling endeavor that we could not refuse”- Jon Batiste

  • S03E03 Ginger Baker

    • PBS

    Ginger Baker, the legendary rock drummer, best known for his work with Cream and Blind Faith, teamed up with his band Jazz Confusion for a special performance at New York City’s Iridium Jazz Club.

  • S03E04 Alt-J

    • PBS

    Alt-J, the English quartet and Mercury Prize Winners, brought their crushing synths, tight vocal harmonies and hypnotic sound to New York for Front and Center. The band’s performance, whose debut single “Breezeblocks” became an Alternative radio hit in 2012, includes tracks from their critically acclaimed debut release, An Awesome Wave. “Playing Front and Center was a really enjoyable experience. Not only is the show created by music fans, but for music fans. Getting to showcase our songs in such an intimate setting was the perfect way for us to finish touring our album.” – Gus Unger-Hamilton (keyboardist)

  • S03E05 James Blunt

    • PBS

    James Blunt has sold nearly 17 million albums and 20 million singles worldwide. The British singer-songwriter and five-time Grammy nominee, along with his six piece band, performed songs from his fourth studio album, Moon Landing, including his new single “Bonfire Heart”. He treats the audience to his collection of raw, direct, and emotionally honest lyrics including, his chart-topping hit “You’re Beautiful” along with “Goodbye My Lover” and “Same Mistake.” “The Iridium is a cool little venue. The audience ate. We sang. Rock and Roll is alive and kicking. Cheers to PBS Front and Center who put this on. We had fun!” – James Blunt

  • S03E06 Christina Perri

    • PBS

    Christina Perri is known for her soaring bittersweet vocals and raw emotional songwriting. The Philadelphia native, named as iTunes’ “Breakthrough Pop Artist of 2011,” gave a breathtaking performance that included the broadcast debut of past music, as well as new music from her highly anticipated forthcoming album, Head or Heart, due out April 1. Perri performed hits including the RIAA four-times platinum single “A Thousand Years” from the Twilight Saga’s Breaking Dawn and the three times platinum smash, “Jar of Hearts.” “My PBS Front and Center show turned out to be one of my favorites. I was absolutely terrified and excited all at the same time. The show was so intimate and I loved sharing all my stories and playing all my new songs with my new band for my very first experience with album two.” – Christina Perri

  • S03E07 Cyndi Lauper

    • PBS

    The release of She’s So Unusual in 1984, catapulted Cyndi Lauper to the top of the charts and established her as a household name.

  • S03E08 Goo Goo Dolls

    • PBS

    The chart topping American rock band, the Goo Goo Dolls, have sold over ten million albums worldwide from their impressive nine-album catalog. Most recently three of the band’s songs placed in Billboard’s Top 100 of 1992-2012, with “Iris” standing at No. 1. After more than two decades together the Goo Goo Dolls have joined Front and Center to perform an exclusive set that traces their career from their Grammy-nominated 1998 debut Dizzy Up The Girl to their latest release, Magnetic. “Playing at the Iridium for Front and Center was a lot of fun. The room has such a great history and sounds fantastic. We always enjoy the opportunity to play smaller rooms and get up close and personal with our fans.” – Johnny Rzeznik

  • S03E09 Tom Odell

    • PBS

    The BRITs Critic’s choice winner of 2013, Tom Odell, brought his soulful blend of lyrics to New York City and the Iridium Jazz Club for Front and Center. The British singer-songwriter, nominated for 2014’s Best British Breakthrough Act and Best British Male Solo Artist of the year, performs selections from his debut studio album, Long Way Down, including the title track “Long Way Down” and “Another Love.” “Loved doing Front and Center for PBS. I think it ended up being one of the longest shows I’ve ever done, the crowd just kept asking for more. It was brilliant!” – Tom Odell

  • S03E10 Here Come The Mummies

    • PBS

    Here Come The Mummies is a Funk/R&B band best known for their live performances in which band members perform in full mummy attire. There are rumored to be several Grammy awards among the members, though this is difficult to verify, as the identities of band members are kept “under wraps.” This unique performance was captured at the War Memorial in Nashville in front of a sold out audience for Front and Center, and included songs “Ra Ra Ra,” “Carnal Carnival,” and “Petting Zoo.”

  • S03E11 Grouplove

    • PBS

    The LA-based indie pop band Grouplove, rocked with energetic and anthemic pop songs from their recently released album Spreading Rumours, including the Top 5 smash “Ways To Go,” and current single “Shark Attack.” Their effervescent set, wound together with irresistible choruses, radiant harmonies, and cheery bits of pop-rock perfection, also featured hits from 2011’s breakout debut Never Trust A Happy Song. The set included “Colours” and the Platinum certified #1 single “Tongue Tied” as well. “Front and Center gives its viewers the intimate experience of our full live show, something which is very rarely seen on television. We’ve always been big fans of PBS and are honored to be a part of its programming history now.” - Christina Zucconi (vocals/guitar)

Season 4

  • S04E01 Counting Crows

    • PBS

    Consistently ranked as one of the best live bands today, the American rock band performs songs from their new album, Somewhere Under Wonderland, plus hits “Round Here” and “Washington Square.” The band has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and received an Academy Award nomination (2004) for “Accidentally in Love.”

  • S04E02 John Hiatt

    • PBS

    The legendary troubadour leads a musical journey through more than 40 years of his timeless songs. The Grammy nominee and Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award winner for songwriting performs a career-spanning set of hits, from his 1974 debut, Hangin’ Around the Observatory, through to his 22nd studio album, Terms of My Surrender (2014). “I am thrilled to be part of the 2014 Front and Center season. It was especially inspiring to play a show at the Iridium with the spirit of Les Paul felt throughout the night.” – John Hiatt

  • S04E03 CMA Songwriters Series with Dierks Bentley

    • PBS

    The11-time Grammy Award nominee and six-time CMA Award nominee is joined on stage by some of Nashville’s best-known songwriters — Jim Beavers, Ross Copperman, Brett James and Jon Randall — for the 10th anniversary celebration of the CMA Songwriters Series. The taping included acoustic performances and stories about many of the songs performed, including hits “What Was I Thinking,” “Drunk on a Plane” and “I Hold On.” “The core of country music is its songs, and the CMA established the Songwriters Series 10 years ago to recognize a really important part of our genre, the songwriters,” said Bentley. “We don’t typically take the time to thank the songwriters, so collaborating with the CMA and Front and Center was the perfect place – a night with five guys on stools sharing stories, songs and whiskey.

  • S04E04 Joe Satriani

    • PBS

    The instrumental rock guitarist honors Les Paul, the pioneer of the electric guitar, at the Iridium before a sold-out audience on what would have been the legend’s 99th birthday. Satriani has earned 15 Best Rock Instrumental Performance Grammy nominations as well as two Platinum and four Gold certifications for his solo recording career. “Filming for Front and Center at the Iridium on Les Paul’s 99th birthday was a special event for me. The last time I was on that stage I was sharing it with Les and his band. He was a genius on many levels, and the kindest and funniest musician you could ever hope to know.” - Joe Satriani

  • S04E05 CMA presents Lady Antebellum

    • PBS

    The six-time CMA Award winners share stories behind many of their hits, including “Need You Now” and “Downtown,” and songs from their recent studio album 747, in an exclusive acoustic performance at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works. The performance includes first-time onstage collaborations with songwriters Rodney Clawson, Tom Douglas, Josh Kear, Luke Laird and Abe Stoklasa. “Our Front and Center taping with the CMA’s was such a fun chance for us to honor the songwriters and songs that usually don’t get the recognition they deserve,” said Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott. “It was a great night with some of our favorite songwriters who were kind enough to jump up to share the stage with us. We’re thrilled to be the first country artists to be part of Front and Center and hope it helps give all music fans a glimpse into what makes the Nashville community so special.”

  • S04E06 Keith Urban: The Hits

    • PBS

    The Grammy Award-winning country music superstar performs nearly all of his 16 No. 1 songs at New York’s Highline Ballroom, including his most recent chart-toppers “Cop Car” and “Somewhere In My Car” from his album FUSE.

  • S04E07 Paul Rodgers

    • PBS

    British rock singer/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company) performs the music of Stax Records with Memphis’ famed Hi Rhythm Section at the iHeartRadio Theatre in New York City. The multi-platinum selling artist and Grammy nominee also debuts songs from his first studio album in 13 years, The Royal Sessions. “Front and Center special was special indeed. They provided a dazzling setting for all the Royal Session musicians from Memphis and myself to dig into the tracks from the album. Visually and aurally the show came off beyond my expectation. Everyone worked together to capture the same magic that we captured and recorded on the album. Absolutely a night in my life to remember and I’m thrilled that we can share it with the fans.” – Paul Rodgers

  • S04E08 The Fray

    • PBS

    In an intimate performance from New York City’s McKittrick Hotel, the four-time Grammy nominees and 2005 Billboard Music Awards New Artist of the Year, perform material from their new album Helios as well as hits including “You Found Me” and “How to Save a Life.” “The McKittrick was a stunning space to play our new songs in. Everyone was just right there with us the whole time. Felt so old school and up close and personal, like one of those hazy Gable & Garbo kissing scenes.”- Isaac Slade

  • S04E09 Richard Thompson

    • PBS

    Named by Rolling Stone as one of the “Top 25 Guitarists of All Time,” the British songwriter showcases his iconic guitar work at the Iridium. The Grammy Award nominee performs hits from his most recent release Acoustic Classics (“Wall of Death,” “Vincent Black Lightning”) as well as songs from his 2013 studio album, Electric. “Front and Center captures the potency of an electric performance in the intimacy of a small club. The fact that that club is the Iridium, with its connections to one of the pioneers of electric guitar, Les Paul, makes for a special atmosphere, and a unique occasion.”- Richard Thompson

  • S04E10 Richie Sambora

    • PBS

    Founding member of Bon Jovi, and co-creator of some of the most instantly recognizable songs today, Sambora performs songs from his solo albums Undiscovered Soul, Stranger in This Town and Aftermath of the Lowdown, and pays tribute to his idol Les Paul at the Iridium, where the guitar pioneer played weekly until his death in 2009. “It was an honor to perform in the Iridium, on that stage, paying tribute to my friend Les Paul. He had a heart of gold and I will never forget the generosity he showed me. Music is about connecting with people and through music, Les and I connected in a way that still deeply affects me to this day. We shared so many beautiful conversations and experiences that extended beyond our guitars into a true friendship.” – Richie Sambora

Season 5

  • S05E01 Hunter Hayes

    • PBS

    Five-time Grammy nominee and CMA Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Hunter Hayes performs on stage at the Marathon Music Works in Nashville with fellow critically acclaimed songwriters Barry Dean (“Tattoo”), Lori McKenna (“I Want Crazy“) and Gordie Sampson (“Storm Warning”) for the classic CMA Songwriters Series. Hayes and his guests perform songs from his chart-topping album Storyline, featuring the international hit ”Invisible,” as well as his No.1, self-titled, platinum-selling debut album on Atlantic Records.

  • S05E02 Bob DiPiero featuring Brandy Clark

    • PBS

    A member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and co-creator of the CMA Songwriters Series, Bob DiPiero is joined onstage by the 2014 CMA Song of the Year-winners Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, as well as recording artist Charlie Worsham. The trio take turns performing songs including “Follow Your Arrow” (recorded by Kacey Musgraves), “Blue Clear Sky” (recorded by George Strait) and “Gone” (recorded by Montgomery Gentry). Recorded at the Marathon Music Works in Nashville.

  • S05E03 Sara Evans and Martina McBride

    • April 14, 2015
    • PBS

    The multi-CMA Award-winners join forces for a special CMA Songwriter Series: Ladies Night Out. Evans and McBride bring out some of Nashville’s best songwriters including Gretchen Peters (“Independence Day” recorded by McBride), Aimee Mayo (“Let’s Make Love” recorded by Faith Hill) and The Warren Brothers (“Red Solo Cup” recorded by Toby Keith). The ladies perform career hits including Evans’ “Born to Fly” and “Stronger” and McBride’s “Teenage Daughters” and “Independence Day.” Recorded at the Marathon Music Works in Nashville.

  • S05E04 Little Big Town

    • PBS

    The three-time CMA Vocal Group of the Year brings out long-time songwriting collaborators and friends Hillary Lindsey (“Jesus Take The Wheel” recorded by Carrie Underwood), Natalie Hemby (“Downtown” recorded by Lady Antebellum), Liz Rose (“Teardrops on My Guitar” recorded by Taylor Swift) and Lori McKenna (“I Want Crazy” recorded by Hunter Hayes) at the Marathon Music Works in Nashville as part of the CMA Songwriters Series. Celebrating the band’s best-loved hits and the songwriters who helped pen them, Little Big Town performs songs from their latest album Pain Killer, including their Top 5 hit “Day Drinking” and fan favorite “Girl Crush.”

  • S05E05 Zakk Wylde

    • PBS

    Black Label Society and Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde plays an intimate acoustic set at The Iridium in New York City. Songs include “Blessed Hellride” and “Stillborn.”

  • S05E06 Train

    • PBS

    The Grammy Award-winning rock band Train, led by Pat Monahan, performs their Billboard Top 5 album California 37 from front to back. Highlights include the certified platinum and Top 10 single “Drive By” and the certified Gold single “50 Ways to Say Goodbye.” The band also performs their seminal hit “Hey, Soul Sister,” one of the biggest-selling singles by a rock band since 2003. Recorded at The Iridium in New York City.

  • S05E07 The Rides

    • PBS

    Made up of two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stephen Stills (Crosby, Stills & Nash), five-time Grammy-nominated singer, guitarist and songwriter Kenny Wayne Shepherd and famed Chicago rock/blues keyboardist Barry Goldberg (Electric Flag), The Rides performs songs from their Top 40 debut album Can’t Get Enough. Recorded at The Iridium in New York City.

  • S05E08 Trey Anastasio

    • PBS

    Best known for his Grammy-nominated, genre-busting band Phish, Trey Anastasio’s career has expanded to include everything from orchestral evenings with the Los Angeles Philharmonic to a Tony Award (Hands on a Hardbody). Anastasio debuts songs from his highly anticipated solo album, Paper Wheels, with his septet in this intimate performance at Brooklyn Bowl.

  • S05E09 for King & Country

    • PBS

    The 2015 two-time Grammy Award-winning pop-rock duo takes the stage at the McKittrick Hotel to perform songs from their sophomore album Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong, including their current hit single “Fix My Eyes” and fan favorites from their 2012 debut album Crave.

  • S05E10 Warren Haynes

    • PBS

    The Grammy Award-winning guitarist and vocalist, named in Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,” performs career hits “Soulshine” and “Forevermore” from his days with Gov’t Mule and the Allman Brothers Band. Haynes is joined by legendary roots band Railroad Earth recorded at the McKittrick Hotel.

Season 6

  • S06E01 Joe Jackson

    • January 4, 2016
    • PBS

    Iconic musician and five-time Grammy Award nominee Joe Jackson performs an electrifying set at New York City’s Iridium with songs from his latest album Fast Forward, including “A Little Smile” and “Keep On Dreaming.” The multi-Platinum selling singer-songwriter performs his chart topping classics “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” “Steppin’ Out” and “You Can’t Get What You Want.”

  • S06E02 Darius Rucker

    • January 11, 2016
    • PBS

    Multiple Grammy and CMA Award winner, Darius Rucker performs songs from his recently released #1 studio album Southern Style for the CMA Songwriters Series at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works. The Grand Ole Opry inductee is joined by songwriters Casey Beathard, Nathan Chapman, Chris Dubois, Ashley Gorley, Tim James, Charles Kelley, Clay Mills, Frank Rogers and Rivers Rutherford. Collectively they are responsible for some of Rucker’s biggest hits including “Alright,” “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It,” and his current lead single “Homegrown Honey,” which he performs with co-writers Chapman, and label mate Kelley of Lady Antebellum. “There would be no great songs without great songwriters willing to put everything they feel and think about life’s little nuances out there for the world to hear,” says Rucker. “Writing with these folks over the years is like therapy, camaraderie and comedy all in one session, and it’s made me not only a better songwriter but also a better person to have such incredibly inspiring and talented people as my friends. They are the creative core of our industry, and I’m happy to help shed some light on that process and talent with Front & Center.”

  • S06E03 Ronnie Dunn

    • January 18, 2016
    • PBS

    Best known as one half of the legendary Grammy and CMA Award-winning duo Brooks & Dunn, Ronnie Dunn brings out renowned songwriters Tony Martin, Wendall Mobley, Neil Thrasher and Craig Wisemen for a one-of-a-kind taping of the CMA Songwriters Series at the Marathon Music Works in Nashville. Dunn performs some of his best-loved No. 1 hits in front of a sold-out crowd, as well as songs from his third solo album Ain’t No Trucks In Texas, including the lead single and title track. The Country icon also brings out CMA Award winning artist Brett Eldredge to share the stage for the first time ever. Eldredge, who has cited Dunn as one of his longtime musical influences, duets with Dunn on “Believe,” co-written with Wisemen for Brooks & Dunn’s 2005 Platinum album Hillbilly Deluxe, and Eldredge’s “One Mississippi.” “It was a once in a lifetime experience shooting Front and Center in Nashville with a bunch of my buddies, not to mention the best songwriters in Twang Town. I’ve had the pleasure to collaborate with this bunch over the 20 year span of my Brooks and Dunn days as well as my latest solo projects. Being able to share the stage with them is extra special. It was also fun to sing and joke around with one of country music’s most promising new comers, Brett Eldredge. I am a big fan and look forward to watching him soar.” -Ronnie Dunn

  • S06E04 CMA Songwriters Series: Kip Moore

    • January 25, 2016
    • PBS

    Multi-Platinum selling Country star Kip Moore, who recently released his second album Wild Ones, performs an acoustic set for the CMA Songwriters Series at New York City’s Iridium. A songwriter in his own right, having penned songs for Jake Owen and Thompson Square, Moore takes the stage with renowned artists Brett James and Jaren Johnston. The trio strip down versions of Moore’s No. 1 hits “Beer Money,” “Hey Pretty Girl” and “Somethin’ About A Truck” along with his latest single, “I’m To Blame,” while sharing stories behind the making of each. “I sort of forgot the cameras were there, it just felt like a night hanging out with friends,” said Moore. “Brett was one of the first people in Nashville to give me a shot and we’ve been working together for years. I haven’t known Jaren quite as long, but he’s one of my favorite people on top of being a badass songwriter and performer. I knew I wanted to do this with those two guys and we really had a blast.”

  • S06E05 George Ezra

    • February 1, 2016
    • PBS

    British singer-songwriter George Ezra, whose debut album Wanted On Voyage launched his career internationally and landed on the Top 10 charts in over ten countries, brings his bluesy-pop vocals to the Iridium in New York City. The 2015 Artist to Watch nominee at the MTV Video Music Awards performs “Cassy’O,” “Blame It On Me,” and his Top 5 hit from the US Hot Rock Songs Chart, “Budapest.” The young artist also has the crowd singing along for a soulful cover of Macy Gray’s Grammy Award winning single “I Try,” and performs “Girl from The North Country,” written by his longtime musical influence Bob Dylan. “We’ve had an incredible year and been fortunate enough to play some really big rooms in your beautiful country but sometimes playing in smaller ones is fun. Thank you so much to Front & Center. We had an amazing time and we hope to see you all again with some new songs soon!” -George Ezra

  • S06E06 BØRNS

    • February 8, 2016
    • PBS

    Indie pop singer-songwriter BØRNS treats the sold-out crowd at the Iridium in New York City to a captivating performance featuring songs from his debut album Dopamine. The Michigan native debuts his dreamy pop sound with songs like “The Emotion,” “10,000 Emerald Pools,” and his latest single, the Top 10 hit “Electric Love.” During the performance BØRNS shares stories from the making of the album and explains the eerie background noise on “The Emotion.” “Front and Center was a lovely intimate experience that encapsulated a nostalgic feeling of an old cabaret. It was a beautiful room, colorfully arousing stage setup and a very unique night. “

  • S06E07 CMA Songwriters Series: Brett Eldredge

    • February 15, 2016
    • PBS

    CMA New Artist of the Year winner Brett Eldredge takes the stage for the CMA Songwriters Series at the Marathon Music Works in Nashville with songwriters Ross Copperman, Tom Douglas, Travis Hill and Heather Morgan. A songwriter in his own right, having co-written all of the songs on his recent release Illinois, which debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, Eldredge joins co-writers Copperman and Morgan on a performance of the album’s lead single “Lose My Mind.” Eldredge and the hit makers also perform hits from his debut album Bring You Back including best-loved No. 1 hits including “Beat of the Music,” “Mean To Me” and “Don’t Ya.”

  • S06E08 CMA Songwriters Series: Steven Tyler

    • February 22, 2016
    • PBS

    Legendary singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Steven Tyler makes his CMA Songwriters Series debut at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City. The stripped down country inspired set features Tyler sharing the story behind the making of his first country single, “Love Is Your Name,” and performing the chart-topping hit with Nashville-based co-writers Lindsey Lee and Eric Paslay. The Grammy Award winning artist, whose debut Country album is due out in early 2016, also shares the stage with The Loving Mary Band which features longtime Aerosmith collaborator Marti Frederickson and Country hit maker Rebecca Lynn Howard, along with Extreme lead guitarist Nuno Bettencourt for performances of “Jaded,” “Janie’s Got A Gun,” “Sweet Emotion” and more.

Season 7

  • S07E01 Rob Thomas

    • January 3, 2017
    • PBS

    An acoustic performance of Rob Thomas hits, including "Smooth" and "3 A.M."

  • S07E02 Shawn Mendes

    • January 10, 2017
    • PBS

    Featuring "Stitches," "Mercy," and "Treat You Better."

  • S07E03 Cheap Trick

    • January 17, 2017
    • PBS

    Cheap Trick performs hits including "I Want You to Want Me" and "Surrender."

  • S07E04 Southside Johnny

    • January 24, 2017
    • PBS

    A performance by Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes.

  • S07E05 Steve Vai

    • January 31, 2017
    • PBS

    Grammy-winning guitarist Steve Vai performs selections spanning his 30+ year career.

  • S07E06 The Cadillac Three

    • February 7, 2017
    • PBS

    Songs from "Bury Me In My Boots." Featuring Jaren Johnston.

  • S07E07 Kaleo

    • February 14, 2017
    • PBS

    Icelandic rock band Kaleo performs songs from their album, "A/B."

  • S07E08 Dawes

    • February 21, 2017
    • PBS

    Folk rock band Dawes plays a set of recent and old hits.

  • S07E09 CMA Songwriter Series With Jennifer Nettles

    • February 28, 2017
    • PBS

    Three time Grammy Award winner and six time CMA Award winner Jennifer Nettles is known as one of country music's powerhouse vocalists. Her debut solo album, That Girl, hit #1. Grammy Award nominated singer/songwriter Brandy Clark and singer/songwriter Amos Lee join Jennifer Nettles on stage to sing some of their greatest hits including "Love Can Go to Hell," "Unlove You," and "Drunk in Heels."

Season 8

Season 9

  • S09E01 Hozier

    • July 10, 2019
    • PBS

    Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Hozier takes the stage at New York City’s Gramercy Theater, performing songs from his latest album “Wasteland Baby!” as well an impassioned version of the multi-platinum anthem “Take Me to Church,” fan favorite “Cherry Wine” and “Jackie and Wilson.”

  • S09E02 Carly Pearce

    • July 17, 2019
    • PBS

    Two-time ACM Award-nominee Carly Pearce performs the title track from her highly-acclaimed debut album, “Every Little Thing,” as well as hits “Hide the Wine” and “If My Name Was Whiskey.” With the lead single from her debut album, Pearce became one of the highest-charting solo female country debut acts in 12 years.

  • S09E03 Gary Clark Jr.

    • July 24, 2019
    • PBS

    Grammy and Blues Music Award-winner Gary Clark Jr. performs material from his new album “This Land,” including the album’s title track and “The Guitar Man.” Dubbed “The Chosen One” by music critics, Clark Jr. created his personal trademark sound that features distorted guitar and heavy use of improvisation, paired with a soulful voice.

  • S09E04 Brett Young

    • July 31, 2019
    • PBS

    ACM Award-winner Brett Young performs songs from his self-titled debut album, including “Sleep Without You,” “Like I Loved You” and “Mercy,” plus the hit single “In Case You Didn’t Know.” Named as one of Billboard’s Top New Artists, Young has captured the hearts of fans everywhere through his honest lyrics and West Coast-meets-Southern sound, aptly dubbed “Caliville.”

  • S09E05 lovelytheband

    • August 7, 2019
    • PBS

    Alt-pop trio lovelytheband takes the stage at SIR Studios in Los Angeles, performing the record-breaking single “Broken” off their debut album “Finding It Hard to Smile” as well as “These Are My Friends” and their current single, “Maybe, I’m Afraid.”

  • S09E06 Robby Krieger and Friends

    • August 14, 2019
    • PBS

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Robby Krieger takes the stage at Village Studios in Los Angeles for an exciting performance featuring special guests Lukas Nelson, Orianthi, Dennis Quaid, Haley Reinhart, Lauren Ruth Ward, David Brock, and his son Waylon. Best known as the legendary guitarist of The Doors, Krieger performs a number of the band’s hits including “L.A. Woman,” and “Light My Fire.”

  • S09E07 Chris Janson

    • August 21, 2019
    • PBS

    Country artist Chris Janson performs hit singles “Drunk Girl,” “Buy Me a Boat,” “Fix a Drink” and “Power of Positive Drinkin’.” The youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry, Janson boasts two No. 1 singles, as well as Music Row’s “Song of the Year” award for “Drunk Girl.”

  • S09E08 The Head and the Heart

    • August 28, 2019
    • PBS

    Indie folk band The Head and the Heart takes the stage at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom performing songs from their album “Living Mirage” as well as favorites including “Missed Connection” and “All We Ever Knew.”

  • S09E09 Santana IV – Live at the House of Blues in Las Vegas

    • September 4, 2019
    • PBS

    Captured on stage together for the first time since 1973, the original Santana band featuring Carlos Santana, Gregg Rolie, Neal Schon, Michael Carabello, and Michael Shrieve take the stage at the House of Blues in Las Vegas. The energy-packed performance features the band’s signature classics including “Black Magic Woman,” “Oye Como Va,” “Evil Ways,” and “Soul Sacrifice.”

Season 10

  • S10E02 Dustin Lynch

    • August 8, 2021

    Country singer/songwriter Dustin Lynch's February 2020 concert at Analog at the Hutton Hotel is an exuberant celebration of what was already a big year for him with the release of his concept album Tullahoma one month prior.

Season 11

  • S11E01 Dave Gahan & Soulsavers

    • October 15, 2022
    • PBS

    The Depeche Mode front man performs covers from his 2021 album Imposter, including Eartha Kitt’s “Lilac Wine,” Neil Young’s “A Man Needs a Maid,” Nat King Cole’s “Smile,” Bob Dylan’s “Not Dark Yet,” Cat Power’s “Metal Heart,” and Elmore James’ “I Held My Baby Last Night,” plus “Personal Jesus” from his original band.

  • S11E07 Hank Williams Jr.

    • PBS