“Words + Music” takes the hit Audible concept to TV, mixing candid artist monologues with on‑camera performances that revisit the songs that defined each career.
It premieres Sunday, November 30, and you can watch it from anywhere with a VPN.
The four-part run focuses on Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, John Legend, and Alanis Morissette, with each episode building from personal stories into new performances tailored to those moments.
The series is adapted from Audible’s Words + Music, so if you want a quick primer before you stream, the original audio installments are available to listen to now.
How to watch ‘Words + Music’ in the U.S.
“Words + Music” premieres Sunday, November 30, exclusively on MGM+ in the U.S. You can subscribe directly via the MGM+ app or website on supported devices, or watch on the MGM+ linear channel through participating cable, telco, or satellite providers.
MGM+ starts at $7.99 per month with a 7-day FREE trial for new subscribers.
MGM+ is also available as a premium add-on through digital distribution platforms, including Amazon Prime Video Channels and Apple TV Channels, if you prefer to keep your subscriptions in one place.
Abroad? You can keep watching on your usual services with a VPN like NordVPN. More on that below.
How to watch ‘Words + Music’ from anywhere
Away from home and getting blocked by your streaming apps?
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) lets your devices appear to be in your home country, so you can securely access your existing subscriptions while traveling. It’s the easiest way to stream “Words + Music” on your normal services from abroad.
Our pick for most people is a fast, streaming-friendly VPN with a clear no-logs policy and a 30-day money-back guarantee: NordVPN. Install it, choose a server in your home country, and log in to your usual app to start watching.
How to watch ‘Words + Music’ in Canada
In Canada, “Words + Music” is available on November 30 via MGM+ on Amazon Prime Video Channels. MGM+ isn’t a standalone app in Canada, so you’ll add it as a paid channel in Prime Video, then stream it on any device that supports the Prime Video app.
Some MGM+ content may also be available on other digital platforms, such as Apple TV Channels, so check your preferred ecosystem for availability.
Anybody travelling in The Great North can use a VPN to stream as they would back home. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch ‘Words + Music’ in the U.K.
In the U.K., you’ll watch “Words + Music” on the MGM+ channel within Amazon Prime Video from November 30. MGM+ isn’t a standalone app in the U.K., so you’ll need an active Prime or Prime Video membership, then add the MGM+ channel.
It currently costs £0.99 per month for 3 months, and £4.49 thereafter.
However, if you’re visiting the U.K. and want to catch the show on your usual streaming service, use NordVPN (save up to 75%).
How to watch ‘Words + Music’ in Australia
In Australia, “Words + Music” premieres on November 30 via the MGM+ channel on Amazon Prime Video. It’s delivered as a Prime Video add-on rather than a standalone app, so make sure your Prime membership is active, then add MGM+ and stream through the Prime Video app on supported devices.
Away from home? Aussies abroad will need a VPN that will let them stream it on their usual domestic service. We recommend NordVPN.
Everything to know about ‘Words + Music’
‘Words + Music’ — Artists
The four-part series spotlights:
• Elvis Costello
• Sheryl Crow
• John Legend
• Alanis Morissette
Expect intimate storytelling behind pivotal songs, followed by new performances created for the series.
‘Words + Music’ — Episode guide
The series features four installments — each focused on a single artist. Every episode pairs first-person stories about career-defining tracks with fresh, on-camera performances inspired by those moments.
Is there a way to listen before I watch? Yes. The original Words + Music audio episodes featuring these artists are available on Audible.
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