New York, NY (April 19, 2010) – Not only will the neighbors know his name, but now you will too as MTV's Grammy® award-winning series, MTV Unplugged premieres its latest installment featuring the prince of  R&B, Trey Songz on Monday, April 26 at 6:00am ET/PT on MTV.com.  Trey Songz, known for giving his fans the ultimate show will perform songs from his critically acclaimed album, Ready, including hit singles "Neighbors Know My Name" and "Say Aah."  The performance will also include a special rendition of "Let's Get It On" by the legendary Marvin Gaye.  MTV will also air highlights from the special across its multiple on-air platforms on-air including AMTV, mtvU, MTV Hits and MTV Jams.
In addition, MTV has chosen Trey Songz as their PUSH artist for the week of April 26.  PUSH uses MTV's massive on-air and online reach to bring their audience live performances, music videos, interviews, and exclusive footage everyday, throughout the day for an entire week.
"We are excited to bring 'MTV Unplugged: Trey Songz' to our audience as this series continues to connect fans with their favorite artists through a genuinely intimate format," said Joanna Bomberg, SVP, Music & Talent, MTV. "Trey Songz is an incredible talent and we think that his fans will be blown away by the raw emotion that is conveyed through his music."
Beginning on April 26, fans can also find exclusive photos, and interview clips at MTV.com.
MTV Unplugged has featured musical legends including, Nirvana, Jay-Z, The Cure, and Duran, Duran.  To see other great "MTV Unplugged" performances by artists such as Paramore, Adele, and Ne-Yo, visit unplugged.mtv.com.
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