I was rarely without Boyd, so that was the way I learned to experience the show alongside him. And Wagner was great to have because hes a teddy bear of a human being. Theyre having incredible parties with flourishy costumes. Credit: Juan Pablo Gutierrez/Netflix And Im always coming after theyve already had the party. They were much more blended into society and corporatized the drug trade. Its more like coming up against an entire industry....

We all know a racist is in office, Jones wrote in reference to Trump. My way of addressing these issues is through my work, he wrote. Whatever president may be in office doesnt affect my work directly. Credit: Michael Reynolds-Pool/Getty Images; Greg Doherty/Getty Images The way he affects people is what affects me. I observe whats going on and that goes into my creative process. The person himself, Im not caught up with....

Nashvilleis changing its tune. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What drew you toNashville? MARSHALL HERSKOVITZ:We saw this amazing cast and characters that had the bones of great relationships. Credit: Mark Levine/CMT; Kevin Winter/Getty Images Its not a value judgment. Thats not something we know how to do. How much is the business side of the music business going to play into your stories? HERSKOVITZ:Its there. Its actually a fairly big story line. For those of us who are not experts on the music business, were learning real fast....

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. But this weeks episode changed everything when Rayna found herself in the hospital following a car accident. Those were the hardest scenes Ive ever shot by far, Charles Esten tells EW. But for different reasons. Some scenes are hard to shoot because you dont know what to do with it. This is not that. This is not that either. This ones very unusual in that its just a tough, hard place to go....

UPDATE: Tragedy struckNashvilleduring the Feb. 23 episode, as Rayna Jaymes died. EARLIER: Just when Rayna thought she was safe…bam. And thatsexactlyhow life is, showrunner Marshall Herskovitz points out. Marshall wanted it to be a very drawn out, almost theatrical scene, Britton says. I was thrilled with it, and I thought it was written very well. What I liked was it feels reflective of Rayna as a character. And I find that to be so extraordinary and fitting for Rayna....

Warning: This story contains a major revelation from the Feb. 23 episode ofNashville. Connie Britton: There were many reasons. Marshall came up with this story and it felt right. Credit: Jake Giles Netter/CMT This experience matchesFriday Night Lightsfor the longest you’ve been on a project. Just personally as an actor, were you wanting something new? And also since this is often the case when shows change networks was money a factor at all?...

It was always our intent to bring new characters into the show, says co-showrunner Marshall Herskovitz. They each represent parts of stories we want to tell. For Alyssa, that story is one of a fish out of water. Credit: CMT She knows nothing about country music, Bilson says. Alyssa will focus on the business side, which wont exactly make it easy for her to find friends. As for Jessie (Doubleday), the established singer-songwriter is a new face only for viewers....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Rayna Jaymes song might be finished, butNashvilles keeps playing. There will be a hiatus after episode 11, showrunner Marshall Herskovitz tells EW. Credit: Mark Levine/CMT Perhaps reeling the most is Raynas husband, Deacon. According to Herskovitz, the show has no plans to replace its leading lady. At the end of the day, this is an ensemble show. There is a life for the show beyond Rayna, Herskovitz says....

Nashvilleended its fifth season on a high point… for some characters. EW spoke with showrunner Marshall Herskovitz about the biggest moments from the finale. Once she articulated that, it helped us understand how they could become friends. Jake Niles Getter/CMT From there, Herskovitz says hes enjoyed watching as the relationship has grown on both fans and actors alike. As Herskovitz puts it, We want to believe in the possibility of growth in a person....

It’s a gloomy forecast in Nashville Its time to head back to Nashville, country music fans. Last we heard from Juliette, her plane had gone missing. It was quite the cliffhanger ending, made even more suspenseful by the subsequent cancellation of the show. Credit: Mark Levine/CMT As is only right, Rayna opens the show. It turns out Juliette is the sole survivor of the crash. (Time and place, Glenn.) Meanwhile, Raynas having a day....

Nashvillemay have lost a very bright star, but as they say: the show must go on. What happened next with Connie?Marshall Herskovitz: It was really simple. And I think Connie should speak to this [note: she does inEWs interview posted Thursday night]. And she was relieved. She just wanted to go. It wasnt about money. It was a creative need on her part to face new challenges. Which I completely understand and respect....

Are Bucky’s days at Highway 65 over? Welcome, fans of the ville! The country diva sits down with her doctor, who explains that shes been having dissociative episodes. Credit: CMT But heres the thing: This isnt because of the crash. Its related to childhood trauma. But J doesnt think thats the problem; its her album flopping that must be the issue. My brain cant process failure, she tells Avery. Meanwhile at the Jaymes-Claybourne household, Daphne is playing some sad songs and lying to Deacon about having plans....

Can you believe it? So much has(nt) changed over the years. Lets see what our favorite Nashvillians are up to! Credit: Jake Giles Netter/CMT Juliette is practicing walking and making Glenn watch to see if her limp is noticeable. Anyway, shes going to start writing songs again (didnt she just release an album last week? ), and Glenns all excited. Shes baaaaaack, he says, gleefully rubbing his hands together as dollar signs appear in his eyes....