The critically acclaimed drama series "Nashville" returns for a second season. In last season's finale, Rayna and Deacon's final moments left their lives hanging in the balance. But one thing is certain... their relationship will never be easy. Rayna will continue to be driven by her desire to expand upon her music empire, signing new talent and going head to head with a new label chief. Juliette is poised for a fresh start after her success was briefly mired by her short-lived marriage, an extortion plot, and the shocking death of her mother. As she continues to work towards shaping her sound and style, she'll discover there isn't a lot of room for error as emerging artists continue to nip at her heels. Deacon's fall from grace will force him to evolve from his role as band leader to a position outside of his comfort zone. The question is whether or not there'll be enough time to commit to his most important role of all...being a father.
With Rayna's record label backing her, Scarlett is still seeking out that magic she harnessed with Gunnar. Is Scarlett a flash in the pan? Or will she self destruct before she's had her moment in the spotlight? Gunnar is tragically aware that his window to stardom is beginning to close and that he'd better get his head back in the game. Did he ever really have what it takes to be a headliner or songwriter? Avery has had it all and lost it all. This time he's made an unlikely ally, and nothing is going to keep him down or prevent him from getting back on that path to stardom. Teddy's life has been turned upside-down since his break with Peggy, but nothing prepared him for how far she would be willing to go to get what she wanted.
"Music City" can mean so many things to different people. In Nashville, musicians and songwriters are at the heart of the storms driven by their own ambitions. Some are fueled by their creativity and passion for fame, others struggle to cope with the pressures of success and doing everything in their power to stay on top.
"Nashville" stars Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes, Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne, Eric Close as Teddy Conrad, Clare Bowen as Scarlett O'Connor, Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley, Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott, Chris Carmack as Will Lexington, Lennon Stella as Maddie Conrad and Maisy Stella as Daphne Conrad.
Dee Johnson ("Boss," "The Good Wife"), R.J. Cutler ("The September Issue," "The War Room," "A Perfect Candidate"), Callie Khouri ("Thelma & Louise") and Steve Buchanan are executive producers of "Nashville." The series is produced by Lionsgate, ABC Studios and Opry Entertainment.
Question: Any word on whether there’ll be more fallout from Juliette and Jeff’s hook-up on Nashville? Please tell me it won’t break up her and Avery! — Nat
Ausiello: Downside: I’m told Juliette will find herself with child (mirroring Hayden Panettiere’s still-unconfirmed real-life pregnancy) when Season 3 picks up, but by whom? You’ll recall, she knocked cowboy boots with both Jeff and Avery near the end of the season. Upside: Both Ms. Barnes and her producer boyfriend will have plenty of songwriting fodder for months to come. Plus, Juliette changing diapers? You know I wanna see that.
- Juliette has her first ultrasound and is shocked when she finds out who the father could be.
- Deacon and Luke argue over Deacon's relationship with Maddie.
- The newest waitress at the bluebird takes an interest in Avery.
- Avery makes a bold move in an effort to move on from Juliette. SPOILERTV.COM
What's Next: Regardless of Rayna's decision, apparently Luke isn't going anywhere. Will Chase and Oliver Hudson have both been upped to series regulars. With Hayden Panettiere expecting her first child, executive producer Dee Johnson tells TVGuide.com that the show will feature a Juliette story line around "the idea of pregnancy." Plus: There's that awkward paternity question hanging over her head. And don't count out Avery and Juliette (Javery?) just yet. "I think that Avery is probably the only person that Juliette has actually ever been in love with," Johnson says. "That's a hard thing to shake." In addition, Laura Benanti joins the cast as a country singer who becomes a friend of Rayna's. "She is somewhere in between a newbie like Scarlett and a reigning queen like Rayna," Johnson notes. Fans can also expect "surprising evolutions" with Teddy and Layla this season. X
Jenna M.: What's coming up for my favorite troublemaker Juliette on Nashville?
Oh, aside from the fact that Hayden Panettiere's real-life pregnancy is definitely being written into the show, setting the stage for some major baby daddy drama? Well, Juliette is heading to Hollywood in an attempt to headline a major biopic about one of country music's most iconic singers. (Hint: her last name starts with a C!) But will an it boy actor, whose already been cast as her onscreen hubby, get in her way? X
Question: Nashville Season 3 intel, please and thank you. –Naomi
Ausiello: I’ve got more detail on the circumstances that bring Dancing With the Stars‘ Derek Hough into the Music City scene: The biopic in which his character, Noah West, is involved chronicles the life of Patsy Cline — and one of the women on the ABC drama’s canvas also becomes somehow involved with the film (and with Noah…?). X
It must be Pam. So not looking forward to yet another newbie filler girl for Deacon. It was such a good idea the last two seasons that they just had to do it again :rolleyes:
But not going to object to random shirtlessness :lol:
Stace403
08-23-2014 09:05 AM
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It must be Pam. So not looking forward to yet another newbie filler girl for Deacon. It was such a good idea the last two seasons that they just had to do it again :rolleyes:
But not going to object to random shirtlessness :lol:
Why this is a better option to the writers than Deacon shirtless with Rayna, I will never understand. This is so upsetting :confused:
Cristofle
08-23-2014 09:35 AM
I liked the vet- good actress, and I thought she had solid chemistry with Chip. I was not super fond of Megan, and that actress only had chemistry with Eric Close. We'll see how this one goes, but it does seem a wee bit repetitive.
fox24
08-23-2014 09:38 AM
I liked Stephanie. Megan was okay too
soapbubbles511
08-23-2014 09:50 AM
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I liked the vet- good actress, and I thought she had solid chemistry with Chip. I was not super fond of Megan, and that actress only had chemistry with Eric Close. We'll see how this one goes, but it does seem a wee bit repetitive.
yeah I didn't mind Stacey at all... Megan and Deacon had zero chemistry. And we know at some point they'll put DR back together so why exactly should we care?
And we've been speculating about Luke cheating with Sadie... what if it's with Pam instead (because that's nothing like what happened with Megan :rolleyes:)?. She's supposed to be a backup singer for Luke. She'll be around Luke when he's off on tour. Deacon can catch them. Just as much opportunity for unnecessary drama as with Sadie :rolleyes:
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Froghorn
08-23-2014 09:50 AM
The vet was ok and some of their scenes together were cute. Megan was a disaster-- completely unbelievable and zero chemistry.
Emes
08-23-2014 09:59 AM
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Thanks for posting. Going by the standins I reckon it sounds like a Zoey/Gunnar/Scarlett/Avery scene (along with the other Zoey friends).
Cristofle
08-23-2014 10:57 AM
I sort of feel like Rayna is being set up for a fall, is the reason I suspect Sadie. She has a new bestie, supposedly (from the last thread) there's talk along the lines of Luke is the greatest or the perfect man. My soap drama fandom background tells me it's going to blow up in her face-it's just that Callie has grossly overestimated how sympathetic many of us are likely to be.
