You know that whole cross-promotion thing where the stars of your favorite ABC sitcom would go to Disney World? Something like that is happening on Nashville on March 27, as Rayna James goes and appears on Katie Couric’s talk show. Convenient, right?
Even if you aren’t a Katie Couric fan, there are some other big guests planned for the episode, which is called “When You’re Tired Of Breaking Other Hearts.” Here’s how ABC describes it:
KATIE COURIC GUEST STARS AS HERSELF ON ABC’S “NASHVILLE” WHEN RAYNA APPEARS ON THE “KATIE” SHOW TO TALK ABOUT HER FAILED MARRIAGE
Additional Guest Stars Include Wyclef Jean, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Jay Hernandez, Susan Misner and WKRN-TV’s Lori Mitchell as Herself
“When You’re Tired of Breaking Other Hearts” — Katie Couric guest stars as herself when Rayna appears on the “Katie” show, trying to set the record straight about her marriage and balancing her career with motherhood. Juliette attempts to take her album launch into her own hands but it backfires when she tweets out a surprise concert location. Maddie lies to Teddy about her whereabouts — with dangerous consequences — and Deacon is drawn to his dog’s pretty new veterinarian, Stacey. Meanshile Avery tries to control his musical destiny by flouting Dominic and Marilyn, and things are awkward between Scarlett and Gunnar, as he continues to process his brother’s death, on “Nashville,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.
“Nashville” stars Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes, Clare Bowen as Scarlett O’Connor, Eric Close as Teddy Conrad, Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne, Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley, Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott, Robert Ray Wisdom as Coleman Carlisle and Powers Boothe as Lamar Wyatt.
Guest starring Katie Couric as herself, Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Peggy Kenter, Susan Misner as Stacey, Wyclef Jean as Dominic King, Sylvia Jeffries as Jolene, Jay Hernandez as Dante Rivas, Maisy Stella as Daphne, Lennon Stella as Maddie, David Alford as Bucky, Kourtney Hansen as Emily, Rya Kihlstedt as Marilyn Rhodes, Todd Truley as Marshall Evans and Aerica D’Amaro as Lindsay.
“When You’re Tired of Breaking Other Hearts” was written by Jason George and David Gould and directed by Paul McCrane.
Want some pics? They’re all of Rayna on the Katie show, but here you go. You can also find some photos from the April 3 episode, “I Saw The Light,” here.
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NASHVILLE - "When You're Tired of Breaking Other Hearts" -- Katie Couric guest stars as herself when Rayna appears on the "Katie" show, trying to set the record straight about her marriage and discussing balancing her career with motherhood. Juliette takes Dante's advice about controlling her destiny, but her attempt to take her album launch into her own hands backfires when she tweets out a surprise concert location. Meanwhile, with Rayna out of town, Maddie lies to Teddy about her whereabouts -- with dangerous consequences; Deacon is drawn to his dog's pretty new veterinarian, Stacey; Avery tries to control his musical destiny by flouting Dominic and Marilyn; and things are awkward between Scarlett and Gunnar, as he continues to process his brother's death, on "Nashville," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/LOU ROCCO) KATIE COURIC
