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Exclusive: Kimberly Williams Paisley Talks Playing a Bad Girl on 'Nashville' and Brad Paisley's Season Finale Appearance

Polly Wogg — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:28:16 +0000

Nashville will be back for a second season on ABC. But will all the main characters return? We won't know until the season finale May 22nd, but we do know Brad Paisley will make an appearance. We talked with Kimberly Williams Paisley, Brad's wife, who stars in the show to see if we could get some answers.

Nashville TV Series Renewed For A Second Season

Tad Pole — Sat, 11 May 2013 11:05:40 +0000

It's a nervous time of the year for television stars. The networks are beginning to announce what shows are staying around and what ones are ending. No worries for the stars of ABC's Nashville, there will be a second season.

Country Music Hall of Fame to Shine Spotlight on ABC's 'Nashville'

Megan Pacella — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:00:26 +0000

Can’t get enough of the television series ‘Nashville‘? You’re not alone. That’s why the Country Music Hall of Fame in Music City is going to devote an entire exhibit to highlighting the ABC series that put Nashville in the homes of viewers all over the country. The CMHoF will unveil the exhibit, called ‘Nashville: Like [...]

Is Hayden Panettiere Secretly Engaged?

Christina Vinson — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:32:10 +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,Â Wladimir Klitschko? US Weekly reports that the actress is planning her wedding, although she’s keeping it ultra-secretive, according to a source.Â ”Very few people know, and she isn’t wearing her [...]

Brantley Gilbert and Chris Young Set for 'Nashville' Cameos

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:00:20 +0000

DVR alert! Brantley Gilbert and Chris Young are ready for their close-ups. That is, their small screen close-ups. Gilbert and Young are two of the hottest young male stars in country music, and they will both make cameos on one of the hottest hit dramas of the 2012-2013 TV season. The guys will guest on [...]

Hayden Panettiere Involved in Nashville Car Accident

Billy Dukes — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 18:37:08 +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 — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 01:00:36 +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 — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 21:00:39 +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 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:00:54 +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 04:08:34 +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?

ABC's 'Nashville' Premiere Rings True

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:00:46 +0000

Hollywood has a long and sorry history of getting Nashville -- and country music -- wrong. From deliberately corny shows like 'Hee Haw,' to unintentional comedies like 'Country Strong,' Music City has always come off in movies and television as some sort of backwater town full of ignorant, cowboy-hat-wearing hayseeds, instead of a cosmopolitan cultural center that serves as home to the largest collective of top-quality musicians, engineers, producers and songwriters that has ever existed.

Kimberly Williams-Paisley Lands a Recurring Role on 'Nashville'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:00:25 +0000

It looks like there’s a little bit more authenticity coming to ABC’s ‘Nashville.’ Former ‘According to Jim’ star Kimberly Williams-Paisley has joined the show in a role that will recur over a multi-episode arc. The performer not only lives in Nashville, but knows the ropes, as she is also married to country star Brad Paisley.

'Nashville' Picked Up by ABC, Show Trailer Hits the Web

Megan Pacella — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Not too long ago, we reported that ABC staked a claim in Nashville to film the pilot for a new TV drama by the same name. Starring Connie Britton (the mainstay guidance counselor and coach’s wife on ‘Friday Night Lights’), ‘Heroes’ beauty Hayden Panettiere and a handful of other experienced stars, this show about the behind-the-scenes drama in country music is sure to be a hit. Just check out the ‘Nashville’ trailer (below) and you’ll understand why.

Sandi Ryan Visits Nashville For Her Birthday [PHOTOS]

Polly Wogg — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:57:50 +0000

One of our listeners enjoyed her birthday recently in Nashville. A trip she’s always wanted to take. And she was kind enough to share her vacation pictures with us. So if you’ve been thinking about taking a trip to Music City, you may want to take in the sites Sandi and her husband enjoyed. Grand Ole [...]

Happy Anniversary Grand Ole Opry

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:10:26 +0000

For you Big Frog 104 listeners, The Grand Ole Opry is a place that you may associate with the roots of country music. On this day, 86 years ago in 1925, The Grand Ole Opry opened in Nashville (today’s Music City USA). Here’s a little background on the Opry courtesy of their website: “What began [...]

Keith Urban On Music City Walk of Fame [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Tue, 17 May 2011 11:29:33 +0000

The next time you're in Nashville, you can walk all over Keith Urban. He received his star on the Walk of Fame in Nashville Sunday. Ronnie Milsap introduced Keith and his wife Nicole Kidman was in the crowd to show her support . He tweeted his thanks and shared this photo on his Twitter page. Watch his induction ceremony.

CMA Music Fest Performers

Polly Wogg — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:44:19 +0000

Some of country music’s biggest stars will be helping the CMA Music Festival celebrate its 40th anniversary. The first set of performers have been announced and its a who’s who of country music. Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Trace Adkins, Reba, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Lady Antebellum are all set [...]

Gwyneth ♥'s Nashville

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:12:45 +0000

Gwyneth Paltrow may be an international movie star with homes in New York and London but she absolutely fell in love with the friendly small town charm and feel of Nashville while filming “Country Strong”.The movie, “Country Strong”, finished 6th in its opening week of nationwide release. It can be seen locally at the Marquee [...]

Garth Brooks Ready To Rock

Polly Wogg — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:15:39 +0000

Garth Brooks is kicking off his Nashville concerts to support flood relief efforts. He'll rock it out on stage for 9 shows, 2 of them tonight. Money raised is going to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, which has been handing out donations to various charities in the area. Garth is also using his shows to brighten the holidays for less fortunate children. He's asking fans to bring toys to donate to the Marine Corps Reserves' Toy's For Tots program.

Garth Returns To Nashville

Polly Wogg — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 09:59:27 +0000

Garth Brooks is about to play his first concert in Nashville in over a decade. Garth Brooks is putting on a benefit show December 17th to help with flood relief effrots. Tickets go on sale for $25 November 3rd. He promises to bring back all the bells and whistles. In Vegas you see Garth on [...]