What is Nashville about?

Nashville is an American television series that blends music, drama, and the complexity of human relationships against the backdrop of the country music scene in Nashville, Tennessee. The show, which debuted on ABC in 2012, was created by Callie Khouri and brought to life by a team that includes producers R.J. Cutler, Dee Johnson, and Steve Buchanan. Beginning as a tale of the fictional music superstar Rayna Jaymes, portrayed by Connie Britton, and her competitive relationship with the younger and feisty Juliette Barnes, played by Hayden Panettiere, the series evolves to present a multi-layered examination of the challenges in the music industry and the toll it takes on personal lives. As the show progresses, viewers are introduced to a broader cast of characters, each with their unique struggles, including up-and-coming artists and ambitious songwriters. Despite initially high viewership, ABC cancelled the show in 2016, but it was quickly picked up by CMT for its fifth season. With the transition to CMT, Nashville underwent several production changes, including new showrunners, in a move to revitalize its storytelling. Throughout its run, the series maintained a focus on authenticity, featuring original music performed by the cast and immersing viewers in the trials and tribulations of life in the country music capital.

The first episode of Nashville aired on October 10, 2012 and the most recent episode to air was on July 26, 2018.