SAVED! CMT Revives Nashville For Season 5 Following ABC Cancellation
DEADLINE: Let’s start with Nashville. How did the deal came together and what was the reason behind the pickup decision?
DINSMORE: Every year there’s conjecture, would CMT pick it up if ABC canceled the show. Quite honestly, we looked at it and when it became available we jumped. It really is sort of the natural evolution of the channel. We wanted to move away from some of the lighter reality fare and we really wanted to create scripted projects that embraced music and that hopefully attract a broader audience. We were already headed down this path with two other scripted series and having Nashville come in as our third really completed the puzzle.
Source and more: Deadline
Stay tuned as we monitor the survival status of Nashville, as the music drama transitions to CMT for Season 5 and potentially beyond…
Heather says
Very excited to see what the new showrunners bring to Nashville. With shows like Thirtysomething & My So-Called Life on their list of credits it gives me huge hope for a more serious, drama aspect coming to the show. I love seeing all the rave reviews and sold out venues in Europe, & here in the U.S., for the Nashville Live in Concert Tour. It only proves what all the “Nashies” were shouting, #bringbacknashville ! My brother has worked on set since season 1 and he is excited to get back to Nashville and back to work!
Debi says
So excited When does it start on CMT
RenewCancelTV says
Debi, no exact date yet (likely late 2016 or early 2017), but stay tuned…