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<\/a>The TV series Nashville<\/em> has become one of my favorite shows to watch each week. I love the drama surrounding each of the dynamic characters, but mostly I love the numerous country songs debuted in each episode. My mom and I used to watch together every week before I started college, and while I have always been a country music fan, she hasn\u2019t. However, this show has caused her to grow into a bigger fan than I think she ever could have been. Nashville<\/em> has the ability to capture our attention and increase our awareness of country music.<\/p>\nNashville<\/em> has been extremely successful in producing songs that are loved by all who watch it. At first, the characters might seem phony and invalid when it comes to country music, but the actors chosen for each role have enormous musical talent. I\u2019m always so blown away with the songs performed in the series, that I have download them right away.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8AWiSAGuRus<\/p>\n Regardless of the fact that most of the characters are not \u201creal\u201d country singers, Nashville<\/em> is a show that is captivating, suspenseful, and heart wrenching. In addition, it has created great country music. If you\u2019ve never watched an episode of this show and you love country music, I would highly recommend it because I guarantee you will fall in love with all it has to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Some diehard country music fans might be turned off by the thought of watching a television series centered on country music and the industry. Despite seeming silly to some, I believe this show is full of talented artists and performers … Continue reading <\/a>Connie Britton, who plays leading lady Rayna James, is an incredible singer in addition to her acting skills. If I didn\u2019t know any better, I would think she was an actual country music star because she plays the part so well. Hayden Panetierre, who plays queen bee Juliette Barnes, has been known as a pop star for years. Despite this, she has definitely embraced country music, adding excitement and personality to her songs. She fits into the country music scene incredibly. Lennon and Maisy Stella, Rayna James\u2019 daughters on the show, were cast after being discovered on YouTube. The two girls are real life sisters and have incredible voices. Through their amazing performances on Nashville<\/em>, cast members such as Lennon and Maisy Stella<\/a>, Clare Bowen<\/a>, Charles Esten<\/a>, Jonathan Jackson<\/a>, and Chris Carmack<\/a>, to name a few, have landed spots as guest artists to sing at the Grand Ole Opry. If this doesn\u2019t show talent I don\u2019t know what does.<\/p>\n<\/a>Along with the talent of each of the actors, many country music artists have guest stared in episodes of the show, contributing to its authenticity. Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band, Brantley Gilbert, and Brad Paisley<\/a> have performed right alongside the actors in the show. The actors and singers always mesh well and look natural and normal together, despite what some might think. The songs and performances never cease to surprise me, and every one draws me into the show more than before.<\/p>\n