

Drama · Comedy · Music
Overview
The intersecting stories of twenty-four characters—from country star to wannabe to reporter to waitress—connect to the music business in Nashville, Tennessee.
Top Cast


David Arkin
David Arkin
Norman
David Arkin
Norman


Barbara Baxley
Barbara Baxley
Lady Pearl
Barbara Baxley
Lady Pearl


Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty
Delbert Reese
Ned Beatty
Delbert Reese


Karen Black
Karen Black
Connie White
Karen Black
Connie White


Ronee Blakley
Ronee Blakley
Barbara Jean
Ronee Blakley
Barbara Jean


Timothy Brown
Timothy Brown
Tommy Brown
Timothy Brown
Tommy Brown


Keith Carradine
Keith Carradine
Tom Frank
Keith Carradine
Tom Frank


Geraldine Chaplin
Geraldine Chaplin
Opal
Geraldine Chaplin
Opal


Robert DoQui
Robert DoQui
Wade Cooley
Robert DoQui
Wade Cooley


Shelley Duvall
Shelley Duvall
L.A. Joan
Shelley Duvall
L.A. Joan
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