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NASHVILLE 2-Hour Season Premiere A Ratings Winner For CMT! What Did You Think Of The Episodes?

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Good news Nashies! In its two-hour season premiere on CMT, Nashville delivered the cable outlet’s highest number in five years!

According to Deadline: “Thursday night drew more than 1.2 million Live+same day viewers on CMT for the return of the music city drama, the network’s most watched original premiere since 2012. The debut notched a .45 (A18-49), up nearly 300% from CMT’s primetime average.

Across three airings — two on CMT and an encore on sibling Nick at Nite, the fifth season opener averaged nearly two million viewers and a .77 rating in adults 18-49. That was off by 20% from the show’s Live+same day average for its fourth season on ABC and by a tenth from the drama’s Season 4 finale.

Nashville always has been a heavily time-shifted viewing series, so Live+same day numbers provide just a snapshot of its performance. However, evaluating Nashville’s full viewership may not be straight-forward. As part of the deal with Hulu, which is a partner on the series, Nashville is getting a next-day play on the streaming service. It is unclear whether its Live+3 ratings will include streaming data from Hulu or just DVR viewing on CMT.”

Part one and two of Nashville season’ five opener picked up twith the plane crash which traumatized and injured Juliette (Hayden Paniettiere), while Rayna (Connie Britton) was looking to get back in touch with that which spurred her on to become a country music singer in the first place.  We also met two characters, where one could be Rayna’s new stalker, and Will (Chris Carmack) fell under the spell of fashion designer Jakob Fine (Murray Bartlett), will it mean the end of his relationship with Kevin (Kyle Dean Massey)?

What did you think of the all-new Nashville on CMT? Comment below!

 

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Very disappointed. No Luke Wheeler and no new villains (remember Jeff?) in the horizon. This eextended episode was just dull and full of the same couples’ snipping that started to drag down last season. I realize and am grateful that Nasville is not action but plot driven. I saw no blueprints for interesting plot developments last night. But being a fan from episode one, I’ll stay watching in hopes the writers can bring the spark back!

I agree, Lawrence. I think you and I are in the minority but I was disappointed when they previewed it several weeks ago and again last night. Just doesn’t “feel” the same to me. I was afraid that would happen. It was too “couple” centric last nite. It just went round and round with each couple’s problems…the dialogue between Rayna and Deacon didn’t “sound” like them…too sappy…Deacon with reading glasses? LOL…just not the cool vibe I got from the ABC version. Felt disjointed…dunno…I miss Luke (he’ll be on but just to wrap up story…).

I liked the camraderie of the original series. There was interaction between all of the characters and a Nashville “town” as community.

Sigh. Will stick with it. Was so disappointed when it was cancelled and thrilled CMT picked it up. Here’s hoping it gets better…

Hi Rebecca, I did read an interview with the woman who created Nashville. Apparently these are “new” writers who share her vision that the show be less soap operaish. Not sure what they have in mind, but I think we agree it doesn’t look to great thus far.

CANT BELIEVE I AM SAYING THIS, BUT I HAVE TO AGREE. I WAITED FOR THE SEASON TO START ONLY TO BE VERY LET DOWN…SAME PROBLEMS AND WENT ROUND AND ROUND TOO MANY TIMES FOR ME.I WILL WATCH NEXT WEEK….GIVE IT A COUPLE MORE EPISODES…

I am afraid I do agree with you both. And really, do we need to have Juliette in wheel chair suffering from PTS on the heels of her recovery from Postpartum disorder? Can we please get JJ back to being a musician/producer rather than playing the role of Juliette’s nursemaid/purse holder?
It didn’t help that it was two hours long and that it seemed to be merely repeating the sneak preview. Like Rebecca, I miss Luke too. I also miss Layla and they should never have killed off Jeff. But yeah, I will hold on with the hope that it will get better.

Hi JK and Addison. Seems like we are in the minority…but we’re right! 🙂

Hi Lawrence…Yes. The writers, Ed Zwick and Marshall Herskovi are the creators of a show from years ago, Thirtysomething, which was excellent. That’s why my expectations were high. They’re really quite good. The thing is I loved Nashville the way it was; I liked ALL the characters and their traits…I liked the soapy stuff…the triangles between Rayna, Teddy, Deacon…Rayna, Luke, Deacon…Scarlett, Avery, Gunner…Will’s angst, Layla’s…Loved Luke…loved the entire Nashville “scene”. I think they said they’re going to go more with songs instead of story (perhaps to appeal more to country music fans who watch CMT). Sigh. I also don’t like the whole religious theme with Juliette, the Church, her “angel,”…

We shall see. Fingers crossed.

Oh, and Add…I REALLY liked Luke and Layla, too. Such a bad decision to get rid of such interesting, poignant characters. Layla was just hitting her stride and went through so much…Luke (though people thought he was up to no good from the beginning…I always liked). There was something so likeable about him.

We shall see…I think we should all try to watch to at least give it a chance. Would be a shame to lose it if it starts resembling itself again…

Hi Lawrence…older thread but I just wanted to say if you quit Nashville give it another try. It’s taken me allll this time but I just finished the last two episodes and I’m getting into it! With the exception of Juliette’s story I think it’s been finding its way and this past Wednesday’s cliffhanger (though done before) has me wanting more…and not sure which way it’s going to go.

I loved the 2 episode premiere. The stories felt more cohesive and I appreciated the focus on the primary characters as it should be. So grateful to CMT for believing in the show and bringing it back to us.

I t was wondering I missed it . It was different but still good I can’t wait till this week to see what happens next. Thank you for bringing back Nashville.

It looks like there is going to be a stalker story. I hope it’s not Luke. The obvious answer is that tech dude, but who knows. I thought it was sort of boring, but I’ll watch the next couple of episodes.

I too loved the way Luke Wheeler and his son developed into people you could care about by the close of last season. They should rethink bringing Luke back.

I do think there will be villains though.

I am glad Nashville is back, i really missed it alot. Glad i have CMT. They should have picked up on regular tv so the people who don’t have cable TV can watch it too

I actually loved almost everything about the show. Loved the slower pace, the character interactions, the less soapy melodrama. So incredibly happy that the show was picked up and will continue. However, I do have one big beef and that is the story line for Will. While all the other couples on the show were having PDAs left and right, Will and Kevin had zero (unless you want to count that extremely chaste hug). There were no I love yous, no kisses, and they barely touched each other. They were basically two guys hanging out. The new showrunners said they would treat Will like every other character. That apparently was just talk. Moving in together came out of left field and the whole cheating story line seems lame. Yes, temptation is a big part of fame but it just doesn’t seem to fit Will’s character. Hoping that story line does a 180 and soon. Loved everything else though.

Loved it!!

So nice to have Nashville back. Really enjoyed the episodes and look forward to hearing a lot more music. I can see a difference in a character interaction – more real these first two episodes. Can wait to see more.

I happily call NASHVILLE by a new title… COUNTRYSOMETHING. The show is taking a welcome turn and I think we will see more plot turns as the characters are re-established. As to those asking for villains, there surely will be some, but in good drama among couples, families, and friends, the villains are sometimes ourselves. These are complex people in complex situations. I look forward to seeing more this season than ever before. Proud to be a Nashie!

I have missed this show. Nashville has always been my favorite show. Tell me why I can’t get the show CMT. I got it on W station and my cable is giving that channel free for one month. What channel will Nashville be on after that. I’m in the Vancouver B.C. Canada area.

Call your local provider?

I have Xfinity (Comcast) Cable with a ton of stations – but not CMT! Very disappointed!

You can order it from Comcast…think it’s included in a sports/entertainment package. Might be $10.00 a month. Don’t believe there’s a contract so you can always order it just for the months Nashville is on…then cancel/renew for the (hopefully) next season.

Thanks, Rebecca1! I will look into it…

You’re welcome. I know this is probably obvious but you don’t have to tell them you want to order then cancel. Just ask if you can cancel without penalty at any time. (which I’m sure you can.) Then, as said, when (if) the season begins again, reorder. I do that with several premium channels like HBO or Showtime,
Starz…I follow certain shows, cancel when the season’s over, etc. These channels are add-on’s…

I thought premiere on CMT was great. Same characters- more depth. Better production value in my opinion, too.

So glad it is still on.This first time I have felt true empathy for Juliette. Men were very heroic – Deacon and Avery. Has a liitle once and Again feel…but true to country music. Wayfaring Stranger – a classic traditional or gospel song stole my heart. I hope Juliette and/or Rayna record it and it is massive hit. So smart with selections.

Welcome back Nashville!

I am a die-hard Nashville fan. Was soooo happy CMT picked it up. While I am excited to see all the characters (loved how well rounded they were on ABC), I am not happy with how politically correct they’re trying to be. Really? Juliette’s Physical Trainer mentioning she’s ‘Trans’? Not likely, and nope- do not want to see that. And I really don’t want to see gay love scenes. (though I love Will and like the other gay characters-don’t mind them being on there, just don’t want to see them kissing etc…) Just don’t agree with it. Thank goodness for DVR- I also fast forwarded through Scarlett making that music video too- ick. Just not into some of the directions they’re going. And I’m sure I’m not the only one.
But I will stick with it for now because I love the premise of it all- the main characters and of course, Music City, Nashville!

I’m very disappointed in the CMT version…and I knew I would be once they announced the changes. I love Luke and Layla; I think it was a really bad move to get rid of these two wonderful characters. As far as the stories thus far? The show was about COUNTRY music, COUNTRY performers and the COUNTRY industry. In that microcosm we got an intimate look at Nashville…the concerts, the drive behind the performers, the sometimes cutthroat competition…the younger singer vs the established…the emotional back stories and the sense of community that tied it all together. Suddenly, they’ve introduced gospel and Church…less emphasis on country…they”ve integrated the show for what? To make it current? Politically correct? I don’t see all new white characters and stories suddenly popping up on Empire. I also don’t see diversity, if that’s what they’re aiming for. I see, once again, white characters who introduce black characters. Where are the Indian characters, Asian characters, Middle Eastern characters?? I mean, c’mon…if we’re going to purposely integrate a show, than show people in ALL of our colors and religions. No? Then what is the purpose of taking a country show and introducing these characters and getting rid of Nashville characters that were likeable, poignant and …country.

Totally disappointed….

And to elaborate…not sure..but maybe I’d like what they’re doing if this was an all-new show and I had no expectations or attachments to the ABC version. But I was excited when it was picked up because I wanted to see NASHVILLE and the characters I’d come to love. Not a facsimile of…

With that said, Maddie is becoming intolerable and her new guy admittedly is cute and appealing. Still…not liking the show.

Repeating myself here…for those viewers who have lost interest in the new Nashville…I’ve changed my mind in the last two episodes:

…older thread but I just wanted to say if you quit Nashville give it another try. It’s taken me allll this time but I just finished the last two episodes and I’m getting into it! With the exception of Juliette’s story I think it’s been finding its way. This past Wednesday’s cliffhanger (2/15) (though done before) has me wanting more…and not sure which way it’s going to go. I’m “diggin'” it again!

Nashville

Hayden Panettiere Reveals Filming ‘Nashville’ was ‘Traumatizing’; Writers Used Her Personal Struggles with Addiction, Postpartum as Storylines

Nashville and former Guiding Light star, Hayden Panettiere (ex-Lizzie, GL) opened up about her final seasons on the ABC country music primetime drama, where the show touched too close to home for the actress who played lead character, Juliette Barnes.

In an interview with The Messenger, Hayden shared that during the run of the show from 2012-2018, she feels that the writers, more often that not, pulled from her real life while crafting Juliette’s storylines.

Hayden said on the years she spent filming the series that it was “also very traumatizing because I felt like I was acting out my own life.”

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Previously, the actress had shared that her dependency on alcohol and opioids as a teenager led to her dependency in her adult life. In addition, Nashville told the story of Juliette’s postpartum depression, which also mirrored Panettiere’s experience who went through the same thing when her own daughter was born.

Explaining what went down behind the scenes, Hayden recalled: “Straight from the beginning, it was like, I’m dating a football player, (and then) Juliette dates a football player. And then they turned her into an alcoholic. Then they turned to her leaving her daughter and going to this crazy (place) in Europe, and it was very obvious.”

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The actress added, ‘They weren’t doing their homework. They weren’t creating new storylines. They were just looking at my life and going, ‘Oh, let’s just take what she’s going through and put our little spin on it.’ And then, ta-da! It’s done and done.”

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Hayden added that she didn’t have time to care of herself and the pain she was going through physically and emotionally, so she tried to watch mindless TV and shows to help her calm down. Panettiere also felt that when she knew she had to go back to the set of Nashville, she did, “anything to keep my mind off of that because I knew that next day I was going to be back at it again. I was like, tear central. I don’t even think on a soap opera that I cried as much (as I did) on Nashville.”

Hayden is set to make three upcoming appearances of her A Conversation With Hayden Panettiere live series in New York on February 23 and Washington D.C. on February 24.

So, do you think the Nashville writers literally stole creative ideas for the character of Juliette Barnes based on Hayden’s personal struggles? It certainly on paper seems so. Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

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Jonathan Jackson Reunites with Stars from ‘Nashville’ for New Tour Across the UK

He won five Daytime Emmys as General Hospital’s Lucky Spencer and now actor and musician, Jonathan Jackson is scheduled to head to the United Kingdom this fall, when he reunites with some of the cast of the former ABC primetime music city drama, Nashville.

Jackson shared on his Instagram, “This has been in the works for a while, and I’m thrilled to announce that the NASHVILLE cast and I are reuniting for a special UK tour this October. I’m excited about this!”

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On Nashville, Jonathan Jackson starred for six season as Avery Barkley before the series concluded in the summer of 2018, after it moved from ABC to CMT for its final two seasons.

Joining Jonathan on the Nashville reunion tour are his former co-stars Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, and Sam Palladio. The fab four will play shows in Glasgow, Birmingham,  London, and Cardiff, as they tour the UK.

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If you are in the UK and wanted to get your tickets early, the presale is already underway.  The general sale tickets will become available tomorrow on Thursday, March 9, beginning at 9:30 a.m.  Go to Gigs and Tours.com to purchase.

With GH’s 60th anniversary just a few weeks away, do you wish somehow Jonathan Jackson was brought back just for even a little while to reprise his role as Lucky? Would you like to see the ‘Nashville’ tour here in the states? Comment below.

 

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Guiding Light

GL and ‘Nashville’ Alum Hayden Panettiere Loses Her Younger Brother Jansen at 28-Years-Old

Just devastating news to report on Monday evening.  Hayden Panettiere’s (ex-Lizzie, Guiding Light, ex-Juliette, Nashville) younger brother Jansen Panettiere has died at only 28-years-old.

According to TMZ,  Jansen died over the weekend in New York.  His cause of death is not available, but there was no foul play suspected in Jansen’s death.  Police responded to a call and came to a residence at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday where they found Jansen.

As with his sister, Jansen was deep into his acting career and was only five years younger than Hayden.

Throughout his career he appeared in Even Stevens, The X’sTiger CruiseRacing StripesThe Martial Arts Kid, The Walking Dead, Major Crimes, and the holiday film Love and Love Not.

Less than 3 weeks ago, Jansen shared an adorable picture on his Instagram with his hair being cut by his big sister, Hayden.

Jansen is survived by Hayden and their parents, Lesley Vogel and Skip Panettiere.

Send your love and condolences to Hayden and her family on the sudden passing of Jansen via the comment section below.

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