The hit television show, Nashville, ended in 2018 after six country-music-filled seasons…and here is what the cast has been up to since!
Throughout the show’s lifespan, Nashville was nominated for multiple awards and saw several celebrity cameos. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end.
Here’s what your favorite characters have been working on since the show ended.
Rayna Jaymes – Played by Connie Britton
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Since the show wrapped, Britton has stayed busier than ever. The 53-year-old actress returned to American Horror Story for their eighth season. She was also cast as Abby Clark in 9-1-1 and earned a Golden Globe nomination for her starring role in the Bravo original series, Dirty John. She was also a main castmember on critically acclaimed first season of the HBO show White Lotus.
Juliette Barnes – Played by Hayden Panettiere
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Panettiere appeared in her first commercial at just eleven months old, and she has spent most of her life acting. After Nashville wrapped, Panettiere made the decision to take a much-deserved break from the business. In 2023, she returned to act in the Scream film franchise, after taking an acting hiatus in 2018.
Scarlett O’ Connor – Played by Clare Bowen
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Bowen married country artist Brandon Robert Young in 2017 and primarily focused on her music career. Fans can catch Bowen in her latest acting project, Hungry Ghosts, as well as her musical endeavors with her husband, Brandon Young.
Teddy Conrad – Played by Eric Close
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You can catch up on Close’s projects during the holidays! The actor has stayed busy starring in Hallmark movies, including, A Christmas Love Story and Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday.
Deacon Claybourne – Played by Charles Esten
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Esten has stayed busy with his music career! While the fan-favorite is focused on recording and touring, Esten did find time to star in the hit Netflix series, Outer Banks.
Avery Barkley – Played by Jonathan Jackson
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Jackson is taking a break from acting and is focusing on his band, Enation! You can check out Jackson’s newest music and tour dates online or on his band’s website.
Gunnar Scott – Played by Sam Palladio
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The British actor recently played the opposite of Vanessa Hudgens in the holiday movie The Princess Switch and the film’s sequel The Princess Switch: Switched Again. He’s also currently in a relationship with recording artist Cassadee Pope.
Will Lexington – Played by Chris Carmack
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Since Nashville wrapped, Carmack transitioned to another fan-favorite television show! Carmack joined the cast of Grey’s Anatomy and plays Atticus “Link” Lincoln.
Maddie Conrad – Played by Lennon Stella
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Stella has stayed focused on her music career! She recently released her debut album Three. Two. One. Stella also performed at the Lollapalooza music festival in 2019 and has already headlined a tour.
Daphne Conrad – Played by Maisy Stella
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The youngest Stella sister has also focused on music, which is not surprising since her parents were also performers. Maisy is working on her first full-length album. You can currently watch Maisy’s video for her song “Like Everybody Else.”