Charles Esten News

ABC television stars will join forces this Labor Day weekend on the 49th MDA Show of Strength Telethon airing Sunday, Aug. 31, 9/8c on ABC television stations across the country to help raise funds and awareness to help save and improve the lives of children and adults affected by muscle disease.

Last weekend's NASHVILLE CAFE concert in Park City was an unforgettable night of Nashville musicianship and Hollywood star power. Five stars of the critically acclaimed musical television series NASHVILLE performed last Saturday, August 23, 2014 in an unprecedented concert at Deer Valley Resort's Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. It was a unique, one-night-only show that has never played anywhere else.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association's 2014 National Goodwill Ambassador Reagan Imhoff of New Berlin, Wis., is set to open the 49th MDA Show of Strength Telethon alongside Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz this Labor Day weekend, Sunday, Aug. 31, 9/8c, on ABC television stations across the country.

Five artists - singer-songwriters whose performances have graced the Grand Ole Opry and the top of the country charts - will take to the stage for 'Nashville Cafe' today, August 23.

The entertainment industry has once again joined together to lend support to the MDA Show of Strength Telethon, benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Five stars of the critically acclaimed musical television series NASHVILLE will perform in Park City this Saturday, August 23, 2014 in the unprecedented Nashville Cafe concert at Deer Valley Resort's Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. BroadwayWorld was given the opportunity to speak with both Clare Bowen and Charles Esten about the upcoming concert, being a part of NASHVILLE, and how musical theatre has helped shaped their careers.

Five artists - singer-songwriters whose performances have graced the Grand Ole Opry and the top of the country charts - will take to the stage for 'Nashville Cafe' on August 23. On tap for the evening are actor-musicians: Clare Bowen; Chris Carmack; Charles Esten; and sisters Lennon and Maisy Stella. Concert starts at 7 p.m. (gates open at 5:30 p.m.) at Deer Valley Resort's Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. Tickets available online at bigstarsbrightnightsconcerts.org or 435-655-3114.

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti is heading to NASHVILLE.

The ABC Television Network has announced the Summer Block Party schedule for Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 (10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., CT).

The ABC Television Network has announced the Summer Block Party schedule for Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 (10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., CT). Hosted by actor/comedian/host Mike Siegel ("TBS Movie Extra," "The Next Great Country Star"), this year's event is packed with entertainment for the whole family and includes a musical performance from Charles Esten (Deacon Claybourne, "Nashville"), appearances from Jonathan Jackson (Avery Barkley, "Nashville"), Andi Dorfman ("The Bachelorette"), Jason Thompson (Dr. Patrick Drake, "General Hospital"), and Laura Wright (Carly Jacks, General Hospital").

ABC continues its commitment to world-class storytelling and new creative voices with the announcement of its 2014-15 slate of programming, including the addition of 12 new series.

Frequent Season 2 guest star and Tony nominee Will Chase will be promoted to a series regular when the show returns.

The network has confirmed that the country music drama series will return for a 22-episode third season

The cast underscored the point that no matter how you slice it - whether in character or not - they are true musicians whose talents shine through in any medium.

On the next episode of ABC's NASHVILLE titled "All or Nothing with Me", Rayna organizes a charity concert at Fort Campbell after finding out Luke has been injured in Afghanistan

Today, Chase spoke exclusively with BWW about the upcoming concert appearances, his new-found interest in country music and what he would consider the perfect role to lure him back to the lights of Broadway!

The ABC Television Network announced highlights of its upcoming May sweeps programming, featuring the premieres of new drama series "Black Box," returning drama series "Motive," and the season premiere of "The Bachelorette."

'Nashville: On the Record' airs TONIGHT, APRIL 23 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. All original music is released by ABC Studios, Lionsgate and ABC Music Lounge in association with Big Machine Records.