CALLIE KHOURI News

The second installment of ABC Music Lounge's NASHVILLE-inspired docu-web series, "On the Record," is live at www.abc.com/musiclounge with the new original song "Undermine," written by Trent Dabbs and Kacey Musgraves and performed by show stars Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes and Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne.

NASHVILLE's pilot aired last week - but BroadwayWorld brings you a behind-the-scenes look below!

Following the premiere of ABC's newest drama, "Nashville," last night, the original single "If I Didn't Know Better," written by songwriters John Paul White and Arum Rae, has hit #5 on the iTunes Country Chart and is now available for purchase on iTunes and http://abc.go.com/music-lounge.

Now, ABC is banking on Music City, putting big bucks behind the promotion and the production of Nashville, the soapy new television series written by Academy Award winner Callie Khouri (Thelma and Louise) that debuted last night, right after the Emmy Award-winning comedy juggernaut that is Modern Family.

In the premiere episode of NASHVILLE, Rayna learns that her record label wants her to tour as the opening act for newcomer Juliette Barnes, and when she refuses, the stage is set for the ultimate power struggle for popularity. Get a sneak peek of the new series below!

Country music drama NASHVILLE is set to air next Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 10 PM on ABC - but luckily for fans, the network has released the pilot early, and is available to watch online at NASHVILLE's Official Web Site.

Hulu has posted the pilot episode of the new ABC drama series NASHVILLE ahead of its scheduled premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 10/9c. To watch the episode in full, click here!

Below, watch the pilot for ABC's new series Nashville below, featuring Connie Britton performing onstage as music legend and entertainment icon Rayna Jaymes! The show premieres next Wednesday at 10 pm on ABC, but the first episode has been released on Hulu, iTunes and ABC.com.

One of this fall's most anticipated and critically-acclaimed series, NASHVILLE debuts WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network, starring Emmy nominee Connie Britton ('American Horror Story) and Hayden Panettiere ('Heroes'), and created by Oscar-winning screenwriter Callie Khouri ('Thelma & Louise'). Get a sneak peek below!

Go behind the scenes on the October 17th episode of NASHVILLE - 'I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love with You)' on ABC.

Check out a new photo of the show's sexy leading ladies below!

Premiering October 10, 2012 on ABC - meet the cast of NASHVILLE!

Tony nominee John Carrafa will serve as choreographer for the new ABC drama series NASHVILLE, premiering Wednesday, October 10 at 10:00 p.m., PT/ET. Carrafa is the two-time Tony Nominated Broadway choreographer of URINETOWN and INTO THE WOODS.

CTV has released its season schedule and show descriptions for Fall 2012 and on. See below for details. All times ET. New programs are BOLD. (S) = Simulcast.

ABC has released a trailer for its upcoming new drama series NASHVILLE, starring Connie Britton. Get a sneak peek at the new series below!