Nashville

Nashville follows two country women who rise and wrestle with what fame costs. Rayna, a veteran star with a storied career, clashes with Juliette, a bold newcomer who craves control and attention. As they chase chart success, their personal lives spill into the spotlight, from complicated family duties to romantic entanglements and rivals in the industry. Surrounding them is a circle of friends, assistants, producers, and aspiring songwriters all trying to navigate the brutal music business. The show paints a glossy yet gritty picture of life on tour, in the recording studio, and in the politics of taste, where every performance shapes who they become and how the world sees them.

Premiering in 2012 on ABC, Nashville was created by Callie Khouri. It is an original series and features episodes directed by a rotating roster rather than a single director.

Nashville helped popularize a TV take on the country music world by combining glossy stage performances with messy personal lives. It sparked conversations about women in power in the music business and the blend of traditional country with contemporary pop influences.

Critics were mixed but often praised the performances by Hayden Panettiere and Clare Bowen and the strength of the show's musical moments, even as some viewers found the plot melodramatic. Core themes include ambition versus authenticity, mentorship, and the cost of fame.