Jill Scott Launches New Season of ‘VH1 Storytellers’

Jill Scott attends the 5th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Feb. 23, 2012 in Beverly Hills

Jill Scott will kick off the 16^th season of “VH1 Storytellers,” the network has announced.

The critically-acclaimed music franchise, which allows artists to share intimate stories during live performances, returns next month will Scott anchoring a new lineup that includes multi-platinum selling artist Jason Mraz, chanteuse Norah Jones and roots rockers Grace Potter & the Nocturnals.

“We’re so proud to announce these exceptionally talented artists as part of our 16th season of VH1 Storytellers,” said Tom Calderone, President, VH1. “Our audience is hungry for the kind of deeper musical experience and connection to artists that Storytellers brings. That connection has cemented the series’ status as a jewel of the entertainment world where artists intimately share their music and the often revealing and poignant stories behind their songs.”

Below are the premiere dates for the upcoming season of “VH1 Storytellers”:

Jill Scott – May 21
Jason Mraz – June 1
Norah Jones – June 8
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals- June 15