Lil Wayne

S22 E05 • Sunday, Jun 12, 2011 • Jun 12

Lil Wayne's electrifying, hotly anticipated, legendary "Unplugged" performance was one highlight after the next, with the rapper's live band turning familiar tracks such as "A Milli" and "Mr. Carter" into even more vibrant versions than the originals. Wayne also pulled out some surprises, covering a verse from Tupac's "Hail Mary" and premiering "Nightmares of the Bottom," a new track from the upcoming The Carter IV. When MTV News spoke to Gil Smith, Lil Wayne's longtime musical director, the musician discussed the need to incorporate old favorites, new material from The Carter IV and random, unexpected tracks that would surprise even the most ardent fans. Mission accomplished.

30 Seconds to Mars

S22 E07 • Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 • Jul 20 • 1h

Los Angeles rock band 30 Seconds to Mars performs an acoustic concert in New York City, featuring a selection of fan favorite hits such as "Hurricane," "Kings and Queens," "Closer to the Edge," and numerous others during May 2011.

Die Fantastischen Vier II

S22 E10 • Thursday, Oct 18, 2012 • Oct 18 • 1h

Florence + the Machine

S22 E11 • Sunday, Apr 8, 2012 • Apr 8 • 1h

British indie pop band Florence + the Machine performs a selection of their hits in New York City during December 2011, featuring fan favorite tracks such as "Dog Days Are Over," "Shake It Out" and "No Light No Light.

The Civil Wars

S22 E12 • Wednesday, May 2, 2012 • May 2 • 1h

Nashville, Tenn., singer-songwriter duo The Civil Wars performs a selection of their hits in New York, featuring a wide variety of fan favorite tracks such as "Poison & Wine," "Barton Hollow" and "I've Got This Friend.

Tr3s Presents Juanes

S22 E13 • Tuesday, May 29, 2012 • May 29 • 1h

International icon, singer, composer and Colombian guitarist, JUANES presents his first live acoustic album, “Tr3s Presents Juanes MTV Unplugged”. Juanes will continue to make history with the release of his first ever MTV UNPLUGGED, an organic presentation of his greatest hits including “Me Enamora”, “A Dios Le Pido”, “La Camisa Negra”, “Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor” and more, plus three new songs (including the #1 hit single “La Señal”) and collaborations with Brazilian superstar Paula Fernandes and Spanish singer-songwriter Joaquin Sabina. The album was produced by the legendary Juan Luis Guerra in a historic collaboration full of energy and musical genius.

Dierks Bentley

S22 E14 • Saturday, Jun 2, 2012 • Jun 2 • 1h

Gym Class Heroes

S22 E15 • Thursday, Jul 12, 2012 • Jul 12 • 1h

From Metropolis Studios in New York City, alternative hip-hop band Gym Class Heroes delivers an intimate acoustic performance for a small audience, featuring a series of popular songs, with guest artists like Patrick Stump and Neon Hitch.

Walk the Moon

S22 E16 • Friday, Aug 17, 2012 • Aug 17 • 1h

Rita Ora

S22 E17 • Monday, Sep 17, 2012 • Sep 17 • 1h

British singer-songwriter Rita Ora performs a wide selection of her hits at a concert in New York City, featuring a variety of fan favorite tracks such as "How We Do (Party)," "R.I.P." and numerous other well-received songs.

Little Big Town

S22 E18 • Friday, Sep 28, 2012 • Sep 28 • 1h

Carrie Underwood

S22 E19 • Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 • Oct 2 • 1h

The country star performs her hits including "Good Girl" and "Before He Cheats," as well as a surprise cover of Coldplay's "Fix You."