There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love the CMT drama Nashville, and those who wish an asteroid would hit Music City and send the cast of characters to dinosaur heaven. If you’re the former, we’ve got good news for you. The second half of Season 5—consisting of 11 episodes—will begin…
Madame Tussauds could not open a Nashville attraction without including the wax figures of CMT Nashville‘s most dramatic romantic lovebirds, Rayna James and Deacon Claybourne. The TV couple, played by Connie Britton and Chip Esten, made their way to the attraction as Madame Tussaud’s opened their doors Friday (April 14). The two figures are seated…
Calling all #Nashies. CMT has announced that it’s highest rated drama, Nashville, is returning to your television sets for the midseason premiere on June 1—picking up 10 weeks after events unfolded in the midseason finale. If you still need more of a Nashville fix and haven’t gotten enough of your favorite Nashvillians, the one hour drama will also be…
Just as we were trying to get over the demise of Rayna James, played by Connie Britton, CMT’s drama Nashville announces that actresses Rachel Bilson and Kaitlin Doubleday will be added to the weekly soap opera. “We welcome Rachel and Kaitlin into our incredibly talented ensemble,” said Marshall Herskovitz, executive producer and showrunner. “We fondly…
Just when you thought Connie Britton, a.k.a. Rayna James, was in for the long haul on CMT’s hit drama, Nashville, the Hollywood actress is saying goodbye to the recently renewed drama, after four and a half seasons. When CMT picked up the hour-long drama for a fifth season—after ABC cancelled the show at the end…
Martina McBride is making her Love Unleashed Tour all about the ladies. The “I’m Gonna Love You Through It” singer joined forces with CMT to bring the Next Women of Country brand on the road. Maggie Rose and the new country trio Post Monroe have been added to the bill, along with Lauren Alaina, who was…
The TV rating for CMT’s premiere of Nashville are in—and while the numbers are good compared to CMT standards, they fall well below what the series averaged at its previous home on ABC. Check out some of the bullet points below for CMT’s debut of the series on Jan. 5. The premiere drew more than…
You may know Shawn Parr’s voice from radio and TV—he hosts nationally syndicated radio show Nash Nights Live and he’s the voice of the ACMs, AMAs and The Golden Globes—but now he’s adding acting to his resumé. Shawn is making his third appearance on the beloved hour-long drama, premiering tonight (Jan. 5) on CMT, this…
CMT has released the list of its 2016 Next Women of Country franchise—a campaign to bring awareness to inspiring female vocalists in country music. The acts selected by CMT for the Class of 2016 include Caitlyn Smith, Jamie Lynn Spears, Jillian Jacqueline, Kree Harrison, Logan Brill, Lucie Silvas, Maggie Rose, Margo Price and—for the first…
Jim Casey talks with Billy Ray Cyrus about his college baseball career, why he bought a left-handed guitar, catching a Nolan Ryan fastball at Fan Fair in 1992, working on the second season of his CMT series, Still the King, the songs and collaborations that make up his new album, Thin Line, and more. Show Participants Billy…
Chase McDaniel believes that listening to music in real-time can have a significant impact on listeners, rather than letting an algorithm choose what they hear. The new country artist recalls three life-changing moments he’s had while hearing songs on country radio, and McDaniel hopes his first radio single, “Burned Down Heaven,” has a similar effect…
Lainey Wilson will make her feature film debut in the Universal adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, Reminders of Him. The Grammy-winning country superstar will join a star-studded cast that includes Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, and Lauren Graham, with the film set to be directed by Vanessa Caswill. This won’t be Wilson’s first…
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kacey Musgraves clarified her previous comments on her marijuana use, revealing that she still smokes, though not to the extent she did when she was younger. “I never said I don’t ever partake,” says the 36-year-old singer. “I just don’t wake up and hit a gravity bong…
Reba McEntire has been one of the top female country stars since the ’80s, but she realizes she wouldn’t be anywhere without the support of her dedicated fans. In the new Variety cover feature on McEntire as part of their Power Of Women Nashville issue, the 70-year-old country music icon says she owes everything to…
In a new interview with Variety for their Power of Women Nashville issue, Sheryl Crow reflected on the evolving landscape of women in music, while celebrating the rise of young and talented female musicians. “The caliber of writing is just so good with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, and Phoebe Bridgers, and these women are not…