The May 1 episode is called “Take These Chains From My Heart,” and we do have a full description for that:
DEACON COMES TO A RECKONING ABOUT RAYNA, AND JOLENE SUSPECTS DANTE IS CHEATING ON JULIETTE, ON ABC’S “NASHVILLE”
Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Michiel Huisman, Susan Misner, Chris Carmack and Jay Hernandez, Guest Star
“Take These Chains from My Heart” – Liam invites Rayna to run away with him to finish her album, and Deacon is surprised by his own reaction, as well as Stacy’s accusations; Jolene warns Juliette about Dante’s loyalty, which only drives the two women further apart; Teddy faces off with Peggy about the leaks, and in the wake of her father’s illness, Tandy proposes a new alliance to Coleman. Meanwhile Gunnar tries out some new music, and Avery and Scarlett reconnect, on “Nashville,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 (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 Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Peggy Kenter, Michiel Huisman as Liam, Susan Misner as Stacey Douglas, Sylvia Jeffries as Jolene, Jay Hernandez as Dante Rivas, Judith Hoag as Tandy, Maisy Stella as Daphne, Lennon Stella as Maddie, Chris Carmack as Will Lexington, David Alford as Bucky Dawes and Kourtney Hansen as Emily.
“Take These Chains from My Heart” was written by Meredith Lavender and Marcie Ulin, and directed by Eric Stoltz.
For the May 8 episode, “Why Don’t You Love Me,” we only have a short description, but here it is:
Rayna and Juliette are both nominated for CMA Awards and Edgehill Records hosts a party in their honor. Meanwhile Teddy worries about his relationship with Maddie, Juliette copes with new challenges, Scarlett is concerned about Gunnar, and tension grows between him and Will, on “Nashville,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network. Guest starring Chris Carmack as Will, Susan Misner as Stacey and singer/songwriter Marshall Chapman as herself.
Now, you’re probably here for pics, right? Here’s a whole lot of imagery from both episodes:
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NASHVILLE - "Take These Chains from My Heart" - Liam invites Rayna to run away with him to finish her album, and Deacon is surprised by his own reaction, as well as Stacy's accusations; Jolene warns Juliette about Dante's loyalty, which only drives the two women further apart; Teddy faces off with Peggy about the leaks, and in the wake of her father's illness, Tandy proposes a new alliance to Coleman. Meanwhile Gunnar tries out some new music, and Avery and Scarlett reconnect, on "Nashville," WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Katherine Bomboy-Thornton) CHRIS CARMACK
