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Nashville Season One Review – Drama Galore

Eric Cornish — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:02 +0000

If you enjoy twists and turns of a police drama and a sexy soap with all the fun of the country music business, then you should be watching Nashville on ABC. The show wrapped its first season last night and it's been announced they're back for a second in the fall. That's good because what a cliff hanger...or hangers actually.

Country Music Hall of Fame to Shine Spotlight on ABC's 'Nashville'

Megan Pacella — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:00:26 +0000

Can’t get enough of the television series ‘Nashville‘? You’re not alone. That’s why the Country Music Hall of Fame in Music City is going to devote an entire exhibit to highlighting the ABC series that put Nashville in the homes of viewers all over the country. The CMHoF will unveil the exhibit, called ‘Nashville: Like [...]

Kip Moore, Vince Gill Headed to 'Nashville'

Christina Vinson — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:00:55 +0000

Lights, camera, action! Kip Moore and Vince Gill are getting ready to jump offstage and on-camera for an appearance on the hit show 'Nashville.'

The pair -- along with Pam Tillis -- won't have to reach too far out of character, as they'll be playing th

Shane McAnally Finding Success As A Songwriter After Being Overlooked As Artist [VIDEO]

Eric Cornish — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:55:28 +0000

You may have never heard the name Shane McAnally. He's one of Nashville's great, creative minds that gives us big hits through songwriting. There was a time that he had a promising country career himself, but for whatever reason, it didn't pan out. Right now, McAnally has several hits on the charts keeping him relevant in the music world.

Brantley Gilbert and Chris Young Set for 'Nashville' Cameos

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:00:20 +0000

DVR alert! Brantley Gilbert and Chris Young are ready for their close-ups. That is, their small screen close-ups. Gilbert and Young are two of the hottest young male stars in country music, and they will both make cameos on one of the hottest hit dramas of the 2012-2013 TV season. The guys will guest on [...]

2013 Golden Globe Nominees Include Keith Urban, Taylor Swift + 'Nashville' Stars

Billy Dukes — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:00:10 +0000

Country stars have found a shining spot among the 2013 Golden Globe nominees, which were announced on Thursday morning (Dec. 13). Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and the two leading actresses on the ABC drama 'Nashville' are all included on the ballot for the Jan. 13 NBC broadcast.

Hayden Panettiere Involved in Nashville Car Accident

Billy Dukes — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:37:08 +0000

'Nashville' star Hayden Panettiere was involved in a two-car accident earlier this month, caused by her alleged failure to stop at a red light and the other driver's improper merge. No one was seriously hurt, but both the BMW and a Geo Prism were towed from the scene.

Big Machine Records to Release 'Music of Nashville' Soundtrack

Megan Pacella — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 21:00:39 +0000

If you can't get enough of the music on ABC's 'Nashville,' you're in luck. Powerhouse country label Big Machine Records -- home of Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw -- will release an 11-song soundtrack for the popular new drama on Dec. 11.

It's Leaving Time in Season 1, Episode 6 of 'Nashville'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:00:00 +0000

The age-old choice of whether to stay or leave was the central theme of Wednesday night’s (Nov. 14) episode of ABC’s ‘Nashville.’ In an episode appropriately titled “You’re Gonna Change (Or I’m Gonna Leave),” several of the main characters were contemplating major changes, while one pivotal relationship appears to have failed altogether. Last week’s episode [...]

Hayden Panettiere 'Keeping Fingers Crossed' for a Future in Country Music

Jessica Nicholson — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:00:02 +0000

Is ‘Nashville’ actress Hayden Panettiere using her role as the up-and-coming country music sensation Juliette Barnes as “practice” for her very own country music career? It seems likely. “I recorded an album when I was younger, and I always said that if I was going to go back to music, I would do country,” the [...]

'Nashville' Premiere – What Was the Song Duet at the End of the Show?

Billy Dukes — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:00:40 +0000

While the 'Nashville' premiere episode on ABC was loaded with country music, one performance at the very end by characters Scarlett O'Connor and Gunnar Scott (played by Clare Bowen and Sam Palladio) is receiving the most attention. The song -- 'If I Didn't Go Better' -- was written and originally recorded by a male/female duet that became a Grammy winning act in 2012.

Hayden Panettiere Admits Her 'Nashville' Character Was Inspired by the 'Incredibly Interesting' Carrie Underwood

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:00:28 +0000

'Nashville' star Hayden Panettiere has already dismissed rumors that her contentious character on the new ABC series is based on Taylor Swift, but the actress-turned-small-screen-singer has admitted that fellow blonde beauty Carrie Underwood served as muse for the fictional Juliette Barnes character. Well, at least one aspect of her.

Join Eric Live From Nashville 3-7

Eric Cornish — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:46:38 +0000

Still reeling from an awesome CMA Festival weekend, I'm chilling at the Gaylord Opryland resort for my afternoon show today! Ignore my bare feet and inability to stop my camera.

ABC Picks Up 'Nashville', Watch The Trailer [VIDEO]

Eric Cornish — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:43:06 +0000

I don’t need anything else to watch on Wednesday nights, but I’m going to have to make time. ABC has picked up a show about the ins and outs of the country music business, called appropriately enough, “Nashville.” While, this show is fiction, watching the trailer makes me think the writers have been on the [...]

Keith Urban Takes His Place On The Grand Ole Opry [Video]

Jon Prell — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:25:50 +0000

Saturday night was a special night for Keith Urban as it would be for any country artist that officailly becomes a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Urban, I believe, is the first non-North American born artist to be inducted into the Opry which is a shining example of the global reach of country music. No other music genre [...]

Keith Urban Receives Invitation To Join The Grand Ole Opry [Video]

Jon Prell — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:38:08 +0000

Being asked to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry is the highlight of any country artist’s career. Not everyone receives this invitation even though they may be asked to play the Opry from time to time. Well, add Keith Urban to the cast of the show that made country music famous. Urban was [...]

Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson and Vince Gill Honored With Early 2012 ACM Awards

Leslie Morgan — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:00:47 +0000

While several of the biggest 2012 ACM Awards will be handed out April 1 on CBS, others are announced early. For those awards that won’t make the televised time slot — Special Awards, Industry Awards, Musician, Bandleader and Instrumentalist (MBI) and Songwriter of the Year — the Academy of Country Music is hosting its sixth annual ACM Honors event on Sept. 24, 2012, in Nashville.

Dierks Bentley Duets With 3 Year Old Daughter At The Ryman [VIDEO]

Leslie Morgan — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:43:53 +0000

Dierks Bentley brought a VERY special guest onstage with him, The Ryman Auditorium, on Thursday – his daughter Evie. She joined him to sing “Thinkin’ of You,” from his upcoming album, Home. WARNING: Get a Kleenex BEFORE you watch the video! SOOOOOOO SWEET!!

Lauren Alaina To Perform On CMA Country Christmas [VIDEO]

Leslie Morgan — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:17:41 +0000

‘American Idol’ runner-up Lauren Alaina will perform ‘My Grown Up Christmas List’ during next month’s ‘CMA Country Christmas’ special on ABC. The show was taped last Thursday in Nashville, and a fan video captured the Lauren singing the song first made famous by Amy Grant. Jennifer Nettles hosted the special. Alaina begins her segment seated alongside Jennifer and a group of children. The [...]

Win A 2-Night Stay At Gaylord Opryland's Country Christmas

Eric Cornish — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:33:19 +0000

It's time again for another holiday season at Gaylord Opryland Resort. For the 28th straight year, Gaylor Opryland will be decked out in millions of lights and beautiful decorations. Time and time again, Gaylord Opryland has been voted one of the best places to spend the Christmas season.