STAR-STUDDED "CMT CROSSROADS" WITH GRAMMY(R) AWARD-WINNING GROUP EARTH, WIND & FIRE AND FRIENDS PREMIERES FRIDAY, JUNE 23 AT 10PM ET/PT

First-Ever Outdoor "Crossroads" Event Features Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker, Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride, Dan + Shay, Sara Evans and Drake White

Earth, Wind & Fire Performance of "September" with Lady Antebellum Streaming Now on CMT.com

June 20, 2017 - NASHVILLE, TN - GRAMMY(R) Award winning band Earth, Wind & Fire teams up with some of country's biggest stars when "CMT Crossroads: Earth, Wind & Fire And Friends" premieres Friday, June 23 at 10 PM ET/PT. Joined by friends including Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker, Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride, Dan + Shay, Sara Evans and Drake White, the unforgettable night of electric collaborations took place on the first-ever outdoor "CMT Crossroads" stage from downtown Nashville.

Showcasing Earth, Wind & Fire's successful catalogue of timeless hits, the musical event drew a packed crowd to downtown Nashville where the iconic funk band proved the ability of their music to transcend any era or genre. Earth, Wind & Fire performed eight of their top singles including classics "Shining Star," "After The Love Has Gone" and "September."

To watch Earth, Wind & Fire's performance of "September" with Lady Antebellum, visit CMT.com. For downloadable photos from the entire show, visit CMTpress.com.

"CMT Crossroads" is produced by Tom Forrest with John Hamlin and Margaret Comeaux executive producing for CMT.

Earth, Wind & Fire is one of the most innovative and influential contemporary music forces of the 20th century. With a signature sound beyond category and a groove as deep as the soul of the planet the band has impacted the history of music and pop culture for over four decades. EWF has sold over 90 million recordings earning them a solid spot as one of the all-time bestselling music artists. Rolling Stone and VH1 ranked Earth, Wind & Fire on their lists of the Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll. Originating from Chicago in 1969, EWF's career achievements include a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2000), a total of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards. EWF classic songs have remained staples for last few generations including the hits, "September," "Shining Star," "That's the Way of The World" and "Boogie Wonderland." Earth, Wind & Fire's music continues to influence music with artists ranging from Drake, Kayne West, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars and more. Founded by music genius Maurice White; EWF's co-founders Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson continue to tour and perform to sold-out audiences around the world.

CMT, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is the leading television and digital authority on country music and entertainment. CMT, CMT.com and CMTRadio offer an unparalleled mix of music, news, live concerts and series and are the top resource for country music on demand. The network's digital platforms include the 24-hour music channel, CMT Music, CMT App, CMT Mobile and CMT VOD.