“CMT Crossroads: Bret Michaels & Chris Janson” to premiere Wednesday, December 20th at 9p/8c

CMT brings together rock icon Bret Michaels and multi-platinum country sensation Chris Janson to headline the latest installment of CMT’s critically acclaimed music series.

“CMT Crossroads Bret Michaels & Chris Janson” to premiere Wednesday, December 20th at 9p8c

CMT Crossroads: Bret Michaels & Chris Janson” premieres Wednesday, December 20th at9p/8c with an immediate encore at 10p/9c. The episode will go live on CMT.com and CMT VOD on Thursday, December 21stwith subsequent premieres on CMT Music and MTV Live (full encore list below). 

  • The pairing marks the first-ever on-stage collaboration for Michaels and Janson who teamed up for a true ‘Rock n’ Country’ party, bringing off-the-charts energy to a room jam-packed with their biggest fans. The two friends swapped stories and performed each other’s most celebrated hits, including Michaels’ chart-topping Poison power ballads “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Talk Dirty To Me” and “Your Mama Don’t Dance” and Janson’s No. 1s “Fix a Drink,” “Good Vibes” (both platinum) and 4x platinum “Buy Me A Boat” for an unforgettable, high-octane evening. 
  • ARTIST QUOTES: 
  • From Bret Michaels: “CMT Crossroads with my friend Chris Janson was a bucket list and nothing but a good time. We brought nothing but hits and an absolute game-changer of fun, big energy and what may be the biggest, rowdiest & most good-time lovin’ fans. This will be a music history-making event so tune in December 20th and get ready for your chance to see Chris & I on my Parti-Gras Mardi Gras 2024 Tour.”
  • From Chris Janson: “This Crossroads is pure rock and roll. What a blast to do this with a hero and friend, Bret Michaels. Two good buddies, having nothing but a good time, literally. Tune in, and turn it up!”
  • ADDITIONAL ENCORES:
  • Saturday, 12/23 at 12p/11c (CMT)
  • Sunday, 12/24 at 8p/7c (MTV Live) 
  • Wednesday, 12/27 at 8p/7c (MTV Live) 
  • Saturday, 12/30 at 9p (CMT Music) 
  • Sunday, 12/31 at 8p(CMT Music) 
  • PRODUCTION CREDITS: Margaret Comeaux (CMT) and John Hamlin (Switched On Entertainment) are Executive Producers. Jackie Barba and Heather D. Graffagnino are Executives in Charge of Production. Leslie Fram is Executive in Charge of Talent.
  • MORE INFO:  For more, visit CMT.com, check out “CMT Crossroads” on Facebook & YouTube and use hashtag #CMTcrossroads.

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