Getty Kris Kristofferson performs onstage at JONI 75: A Birthday Celebration Live at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
A new music show is about to debut with Skyville Live, which is a series of concerts premiering Tuesday, January 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CMT.
If you don’t have cable, here’s how you can watch Skyville Live online for free:
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Philo TV
You can watch a live stream of CMT and 60 other TV channels on Philo TV, which comes with a seven-day free trial:
Once signed up for Philo, you can watch Skyville Live live on the Philo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast (compatible on Android mobile), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. You can also watch on your computer on the Philo website.
If you can’t watch live, Philo allows you to DVR programs and watch them up to 30 days later. And even if you forget to DVR something, Philo also comes with a 72-hour rewind feature, which lets you to watch most shows on-demand if they have aired in the last three days.
FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of CMT and 100-plus other TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a seven-day free trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Skyville Live live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, Samsung Smart TV, Android TV, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. You can also watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV comes with 250 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as a 72-hour look-back feature, which allows you to watch most shows on-demand within three days (and sometimes longer) of their conclusion, even if you don’t record them.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of CMT and 40-plus other TV channels via Sling TV’s Sling Blue + Comedy Extra bundle or the Sling Orange + Comedy Extra bundle. Plus, you can get $10 off your first month, and get Showtime, Starz, and Epix included for free:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch Skyville Live live on the Sling TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, Android TV, airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Sling TV website.
If you can’t watch live, Sling TV comes included with 10 hours of cloud DVR.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of CMT and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which you can try with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch Skyville Live live on the Vidgo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Vidgo website.
‘Skyville Live’ Preview
CMT is kicking off its new series Skyville Live with Skyville Live: Kris Kristofferson & Friends on Tuesday, January 19, then next month, look for Skyville Live: Midnight Train to Georgia: Gladys Knight & Guests on February 17. More new episodes will premiere throughout the spring and summer featuring Cyndi Lauper, Graham Nash, the late Gregg Allman, Emmylou Harris, Jerry Lee Lewis, Martina McBride, and more. There will be 10 in total throughout the year.
The description for the program reads, “Celebrating the music of legendary artists throughout the year, CMT will host the broadcast premiere of the one-hour specials, with exact timing for each to be announced at a later date. All specials were filmed pre-COVID in front of an intimate studio audience at Skyville Live in Nashville. Featuring unique and unexpected pairings for once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, each special showcases the biggest names in music, past and present.”
The premiere episode, Skyville Live: Kris Kristofferson & Friends will celebrate Kristofferson’s legendary catalog with the help of fellow singers Brandy Clark, Jason Isbell, Lady A, and Raul Malo. The songs featured include some of his most iconic hits like “Me and Bobby McGee” and “Help Me Make It Through the Night.”
Then in February, the Gladys Knight episode will have appearances by Martina McBride and Estelle to perform beloved classics, including “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “Neither One of Us.”
“Skyville Live began life as a very small club in Nashville as a way for up-and-coming artists to showcase their talents,” reads the press release. “It became very popular, but there was little room for growth. Wally Wilson, who co-owned Skyville Music, along with music industry insiders, created a live-streamed concert series, bringing together famous artists from the world of classic rock and country, with new artists in a funky warehouse in Nashville in front of a live audience for intimate performances.”
Skyville Live airs on January 19 and February 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CMT. Other dates will be announced in the future.