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MTV Unplugged

MTV Unplugged

Description: A staple of MTV's programming lineup in the 1990s, `Unplugged' features popular artists performing acoustic -- or unplugged -- versions of some of their biggest hits, offering their fans a chance to experience favourite tunes in a new way. Name recognition isn't in short supply on the show as many of the era's biggest musical acts made their way through the `Unplugged' studio over the years, with a roster that includes Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen and Nirvana. A number of the performances were subsequently released as live albums, in some cases earning Grammy Awards for the artists.
Genre: Music
Year Released: 1989
First episode air date: November 26, 1989
Awards: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding New Approaches u2013 Daytime Entertainment, Peabody Award
Genre: Music
Networks: MTV, MTV Live
Executive Producers: Alex Coletti, Robert Small, Audrey Johns, MORE
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