How to Watch CMT Live Without Cable in 2025

You could say DirecTV Stream has it all: great DVR capability, crisp streaming quality, multiple simultaneous streams, on-the-go viewing, and an extensive selection of live channels. That includes CMT and other music networks like MTV, Revolt, and VH1. And if you wanted more channels, you can easily add them individually or through add-ons. Range and customization are where DirecTV Stream wins. That said, it's hard to overlook the streamer's sky-high price. DirecTV Stream is a nice option if you can afford it, but there are other services with similar channels (albeit less features) you can choose from.Pros

• Great streaming quality
• Offers skinny bundles that cater to different interests
• Has MTV, Fuse Music, and Revolt
• Also includes Up Tv, Hallmark Channel, and VH1

Cons

• Pricey
• Choices for plans and channels can be confusing

At just $28/month, Philo is a budget-friendly live TV streaming service that carries plenty of lifestyle and entertainment channels. Among them are CMT, MTV, and VEVO for music lovers, and AHC, INSP, and MeTV for classic and traditional TV fans. It’s a worthwhile service as long as you don’t mind getting news and sports channels elsewhere. Pros

• Has MTV and VEVO Country
• Also includes Hallmark Channel, and VH1
• Cheap

Cons

• No local and sports channels
• Can't add premium cable networks like Showtime or HBO

Fubo is no longer just for sports. The live TV streaming service has become a staple in cord-cutters' homes because it offers everything from major broadcast networks to entertainment channels like CMT. However, sports is still where it excels. Even after losing key channels like TNT and TruTV, Fubo still has plenty of regional sports networks and specialty sports channels. So if you happen to be a country music fan with an appreciation for sports (or at least live with someone who does), then it's hard to go wrong with Fubo.Pros

• Has a good mix of news, entertainment, and sports channels
• Also includes Hallmark Channel, and VH1

Cons

• Pricey
• On-demand titles occasionally contain ads
• Missing key channels like TBS, TNT, CNN, and Discovery

Hulu with Live TV’s features aren’t all that different from the competition, but its on-demand catalog gives it an edge. The Disney+ subscription that comes bundled with it gives you access to Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar films. Meanwhile, Hulu on-demand boasts an award-winning catalog of originals, including shows like It’s All Country and documentaries starring the likes of Carrie Underwood and Dolly Parton. It also has Country Music Award shows from previous years (Prime Video has the rights now). If you want solid on-demand shows paired with your CMT viewing, Hulu is likely the way to go.Pros

• Comes with Disney+ and ESPN+
• On-demand catalog features country music shows and concerts
• Also includes VH1

Cons

• Pricey
• Only allows for two simultaneous streams

Philo is still the cheapest way to watch CMT live, but if you’re looking for a service that’s both affordable and wide-ranging, Sling is your best bet. The streamer has two base plans, Sling Orange and Sling Blue, both of which cost $46/month. Each of them has exclusive features (only Sling Blue, for instance, offers local channels), but both enjoy a stacked lineup filled with news, sports, and entertainment channels. CMT only comes with the Entertainment Extra, however, so you'll have to pay an additional $6/month. But you do get other channels with that, including MTV and Revolt for more music, and FETV for good old Westerns.Pros

• All Sling plans have popular channels like AMC, CNN, and TNT
• The Entertainment Extra has MTV, Revolt, and FETV
• Good value for the price

Cons

• Unable to record programs
• Free trial not offered
• You have to purchase a Sling TV base plan to watch CMT

Perhaps more than any other service in this list, YouTube TV is the easiest and most familiar to use. The channel guide, DVR control options, and interface itself will feel familiar and intuitive even for beginner cord-cutters. The service has channels ranging from local to national, sports to entertainment (including CMT, MTV, and VH1). But for good measure, it also offers add-ons to elevate your viewing experience. The only significant downsides to YouTube TV are its high price and limited on-demand libary.Pros

• Smooth and easy-to-use interface
• Nice selection of add-ons
• Also includes Hallmark Channel, and VH1

Cons

• Pricey
• Streaming quality is incosistent

This newcomer to cord-cutting quietly launched in April 2024. It's about 90 channels for $39.99, without any additional fees like a local channels surcharge, because there are simply no local channels. What you won't find either are sports channels. And some of the channels are Spectrum channels like Spectrum Originals and Spectrum News.

With Philo having a similar channel lineup but costing $15 less, you probably need a very good reason to go for Spectrum TV Stream. But, it's always nice to have another option.

Pros

• Also includes Hallmark Channel, and VH1
• Good value for the price

Cons

• Unable to record programs
• Free trial not offered