MGM+'s "Words + Music" Unveils Official Trailer Featuring John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello and Alanis Morissette

WORDS + MUSIC is a music docuseries from Gunpowder & Sky and Audible, based on Audible's acclaimed audio series of the same name. The series will premiere on November 30th, and features members of the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame Elvis Costello, nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow, 13-time Grammy winner John Legend, and seven-time Grammy winner Alanis Morissette.

WORDS + MUSIC features iconic artists sharing stories about songs pivotal to their careers, followed by all-new performances of those songs either solo or with a band. The innovative visual adaptation was shot on Amazon MGM Studio's volume stage, an immersive video environment, allowing the creation of dynamic visual narratives that complement each artist's storytelling. As the artists' stories unfold, the environment around them transforms to reflect each anecdote and song, creating an intimate yet visually stunning experience.

Filmed on Culver Studios' cutting-edge Stage 15, Words + Music features a 79' x 80' LED volume with a 26-foot ceiling and a 74-foot scenic deck, an immersive virtual production environment powered by 105 motion capture cameras and state-of-the-art ROE BP2 LED panels.

Audible's Words + Music audio series fuses music and storytelling in an unprecedented way, allowing artists to express themselves and connect with listeners like never before. With more than 40 installments, Audible's Words + Music slate boasts an extensive roster of iconic musicians including Usher, Mariah Carey, Pete Townshend, Snoop Dogg, Eddie Vedder, Yo-Yo Ma, James Taylor, Sting, Chuck D, Brandy, George Clinton, and more. For more information on Words + Music, please visit www.audible.com/ep/words+music.

The series is produced by Gunpowder & Sky and Audible.

Words + Music will debut as part of an overall deal between Audible and Amazon MGM Studios to develop multiple projects inspired by Audible's expansive content library, led by Audible's Head of TV and Film, Jackie Levine. Most recently, MGM+ also acquired best-selling author Michael Connelly's The Wonderland Murders & the Secret History of Hollywood, based on the hit Audible podcast of the same name which explores the infamous Wonderland murder case in 1980s Los Angeles.

Episode 101: "JOHN LEGEND" - Sunday, November 30 at 9:00PM ET/PT

John Legend revisits his journey to Get Lifted, sharing songs, struggles, and the early breaks that launched him, from Lauryn Hill to Kanye West.

Episode 102: "SHERYL CROW" - Sunday, December 7 at 9:00PM ET/PT

Sheryl Crow traces her path from Missouri roots to global fame, performing hits as visuals bring her life story to vivid, intimate focus.

Episode 103: "ELVIS COSTELLO" - Sunday, December 14 at 9:00PM ET/PT

Elvis Costello, joined by the Imposters and guests, blends classics and new songs with family photos and art projected on immersive screens.

Episode 104: "ALANIS MORISSETTE" - Sunday, December 21 at 9:00PM ET/PT

Alanis Morissette performs hits and new works, reflecting on healing, anger, and art as immersive visuals mirror her music and spiritual journey.

About MGM+

MGM+, an Amazon company, is a premium linear channel and streaming service delivering a broad lineup of quality original series and docuseries, the latest movie releases, and classic film franchises - all available in the U.S. on TV, on-demand, online, and across devices. MGM+ is a destination for original premium content, with original series including sci-fi horror series FROM, Emmy-winning series Godfather of Harlem, the Western adventure Billy the Kid, horror thriller The Institute, and the romantic adventure series Robin Hood. The network is also the home of acclaimed docuseries, including true-crime docuseries The Hillside Strangler and Let the Devil In, Emmy-nominated Laurel Canyon, My Life as a Rolling Stone, NFL Icons, and Words + Music. Premium movies are also available, including Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Naked Gun, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, A Quiet Place: Day One, Smile 2, Gladiator 2, A Working Man and Challengers. 

With thousands of titles available for streaming, MGM+ is available nationwide through cable, telco, satellite, emerging digital distribution channels, its MGM+ app, and all new Fire TV device purchases come with a six-month MGM+ subscription courtesy of Amazon. For more information about the current MGM+ lineup, go to www.mgmplus.com or follow on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube