Nashville (2012 TV Series)

About Nashville

Nashville is an American musical soap opera television series. It was created by Academy Award Winner Callie Khouri and produced by R. J. Cutler, Khouri, Dee Johnson, and Steve Buchanan. The series, which was named after its location in Nashville, Tennessee, first aired on ABC in October 2012. The show's plot follows the lives and careers of several fictitious country music singers and songwriters in Nashville, showcasing the rivalry between a legendary country music superstar, Rayna Jaymes, and a rising younger star, Juliette Barnes.

Making / Production

The series' producer, R.J. Cutler, was motivated to bring his directing experience to the series as he was struck by the scripts. Notably, the music was a major focus of the series which incorporated performances into every episode. The vibrant scene of Nashville, coupled with some stellar performances, made this series a standout production.

Actors

• Connie Britton (Rayna Jaymes): She portrayed the role of Rayna Jaymes, a legendary country music superstar, whose stardom has begun to fade.
• Hayden Panettiere (Juliette Barnes): She played the role of Juliette Barnes, an upcoming star who is not afraid to use her talent and charm to climb her way to the top, creating a rivalry with Rayna Jaymes.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Many of the scenes from the show were filmed in actual homes of Nashville residents.
• The Bluebird Cafe scenes are shot in the actual Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.

Awards

The TV series received several award nominations, which includes nominations from the Golden Globes for Best Actress for both Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere in 2012 and 2013 respectively. The series also received numerous nominations from the Critic’s Choice Television Awards and the People's Choice Awards.

Quotes

• "Don't look for a reason. Look for a way out." - Rayna Jaymes.
• "I'm not afraid of growing old, but I'm terrified of growing irrelevant." - Juliette Barnes.

Music, Soundtrack

• "If I Didn't Know Better" by Sam Palladio and Clare Bowen (Season 1, Episode 1)
• "Undermine" by Hayden Panettiere and Charles Esten (Season 1, Episode 2)