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Is Hayden Panettiere Secretly Engaged?

Christina Vinson — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:32:10 +0000

The plot of ABC’s ‘Nashville‘ is thickening, but this time it’s off-screen! Is Hayden Panettiere, star of the hit television show, secretly engaged to her Ukranian boyfriend, Wladimir Klitschko? US Weekly reports that the actress is planning her wedding, although she’s keeping it ultra-secretive, according to a source. ”Very few people know, and she isn’t wearing her [...]

'Nashville' Going on Tour?

Christina Vinson — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:00:40 +0000

When the popular television series ‘Nashville‘ finishes up its successful first season, fans may be able to click off their TVs and see the stars onstage, as it’s rumored to be heading out on the road. According to the Hollywood Reporter, while ‘Nashville’ may begin touring, it will not feature the show’s biggest stars, Connie [...]

Whiskey Helped Connie Britton Prepare for Singing on 'Nashville'

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:00:33 +0000

'Nashville' star Connie Britton is no stranger to singing in public, but the roles that made her famous on shows like 'Spin City' and 'Friday Night Lights' didn't focus on her voice. The actress admits that preparing for her role as country superstar Rayna Jaymes meant getting some special help from an old country music standby -- in this case, whiskey.

Hayden Panettiere Involved in Nashville Car Accident

Billy Dukes — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:37:08 +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.

Kimberly Williams-Paisley Signs on for More Episodes of 'Nashville'

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:00:36 +0000

The drama seems to be mounting on ‘Nashville,’ with news that Kimberly WIlliams-Paisley will reprise her role as the devious Peggy Samper for at least three of the final nine episodes of the ABC series’ first season. According to Deadline, the veteran actress (and wife of country superstar Brad Paisley) also has an option to [...]

Big Machine Records to Release 'Music of Nashville' Soundtrack

Megan Pacella — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:00:39 +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.

Carrie Underwood Insists Nashville Isn't as Scandalous as the Show Lets On

Cory Stromblad — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:00:54 +0000

'Nashville' has given some much-deserved press to Music City since its premiere earlier this year, but Carrie Underwood insists that the drama in the tension-filled plot lines of the new ABC series are not really an accurate representation of the country music industry.

ABC Awards 'Nashville' Full Season Order, Ups Scripts For Others

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:08:34 +0000

Whoever said America's country music kick didn't have staying power? While we wait for ABC to shore up its big-ticket freshman dramas 'Last Resort' and '666 Park Avenue,' the network has gone ahead with upping country drama sensation 'Nashville' to a full-season order. Meanwhile, the network has offered an additional display of faith in Tim Allen's 'Last Man Standing,' and even rookie Reba McEntire sitcom 'Malibu Country,' but how long until a final decision is made?

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

Jessica Nicholson — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:00:02 +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' Star Hayden Panettiere (as Juliette Barnes), 'Telescope' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:30:51 +0000

After just one episode of 'Nashville,' it's difficult to imagine how the show's first radio single is going to fit in with the storyline. 'Telescope' by Hayden Panettiere -- Juliette Barnes on the show -- is a rollicking pop-country song about keeping track of one's man as his eyes wander. After the pilot, it seems like women in 'Nashville' need to have telescopic eyes to keep an eye on Barnes, as she climbs aboard everything with a Y chromosome.

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

Billy Dukes — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:00:40 +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.

'Nashville' Premiere Song List

Billy Dukes — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:00:23 +0000

A dozen country songs were featured on the ‘Nashville‘ season premiere on ABC on Oct. 10. Many of the songs picked for the big debut of the drama series are currently-charting songs, but some of those featured you may not be familiar with yet. Among the established country stars, Miranda Lambert and Justin Moore may [...]

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.

Chris Young Honored With Caricature at Posh Nashville Restaurant the Palm

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:50:06 +0000

Chris Young is the latest celebrity face to don the walls of Nashville’s high-end restaurant, the Palm. Young’s mug was recently added amongst the variety of caricatures of musicians, actors, politicians, athletes, regular customers and people of note, as well as classic cartoons, which complete the wall decor throughout the restaurant in downtown Nashville.

Nashville Songwriter Danny Morrison Dies

Billy Dukes — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:30:49 +0000

Dozens of country music legends are undoubtedly saddened by the passing of songwriter Danny Morrison. The Nashville native died on Tuesday at the age of 67, after suffering a heart attack. Amongst Morrison’s more well known hits were Kenny Rogers‘ ‘Blaze of Glory’ and Joe Diffie’s ‘Is it Cold in Here.’ “Miss you brother. Thanks [...]

Taylor Swift's 'Ours' Video Shoot Shuts Down Nashville Airport – Webisode Four

Ashley Iasimone — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:05:00 +0000

The fourth video from Taylor Swift‘s behind the scenes of ‘Ours’ series focuses on one thing: location. The ‘Ours’ video was filmed in the Nashville area — and though it’s only a four-minute long video, Swift and the crew hit an office building, a house, a public bus and even Nashville’s airport to shoot scenes that wound up in the final product. In fact, the singer states that the airport was actually closed for their use.

Lauren Alaina Headlines Annual 'Family Day' Event in Nashville

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:26 +0000

Lauren Alaina took time out of her hectic schedule to headline and join in some of the kid fun at the annual Family Day event in Nashville, benefiting the T.J. Martell Foundation, on Saturday (Oct. 29). Kids of all ages flocked to the Curb Event Center at Belmont University where they hopped in moon bounce [...]

From American Idol To Nashville

heatherwright — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:00:59 +0000

You may remember her as the girl with the dread locks, or the girl that came in second on American Idol but Crystal Bowersoxs is hoping you will think of her as a country music artist in the near future. “I hope that country music embraces me, because I grew up on it and have [...]