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Season 1 – Words + Music

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Acclaimed singer-songwriters reveal the connection between their lives and their music, while an immersive high-resolution digital wall brings their stories to life with film footage, photographs, lyrics, and artwork that amplify every song.

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Stephanie Morgan Common Sense Media Feb 10
4/5
This series offers a rich, emotional, and visually inventive approach to music storytelling. Go to Full Review Matt Roush TV Insider Dec 2
3.5/5
These musical journeys are highly recommended. Go to Full Review Brittany Frederick TVBrittanyF.com Nov 29
B
The trend of music-themed programs gets a kickstart with Words + Music, which brings the Audible podcast to MGM+ with a visual boost. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Dec 1 4 real musical episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All ages admitted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Elvis Costello

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Sheryl Crow

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Alanis Morissette

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John Legend

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Eric Raymond Lim

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 30, 2025 John Legend John Legend shares the journey to his debut album GET LIFTED, performing live while recalling his musical roots, family struggles, and key breaks-from playing piano for Lauryn Hill to early collaborations with a rising producer named Kanye West. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 7, 2025 Sheryl Crow Sheryl Crow performs before an intimate audience, sharing her journey from small-town Missouri to global stardom; with guitar, piano, and Amazon MGM's immersive screens, she blends songs and stories. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 14, 2025 Elvis Costello Elvis Costello shares his musical heritage with family photos and paintings projected on immersive screens; backed by the Imposters with guests Elena Whitmore and John McCuen, he performs classics and debuts a new song, "John Went Walking." Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 21, 2025 Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette performs songs from "Jagged Little Pill" and more, sharing the stories behind them and exploring art's power to heal; with Amazon MGM's immersive screens, she blends music, memory, and imagery in an intimate performance. Details
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Season Info

Director
Eric Raymond Lim
Network
MGM+
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 30, 2025