CMA Songwriters Series Spotlights ‘Nashville’

The men of ABC’s Nashville were on hand recently to take part in the CMA Songwriters Series, held at Nashville’s CMA Theater in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

The in-the-round performance featured Chris Carmack (Will Lexington), Will Chase (Luke Wheeler), Charles Esten (Deacon Clayborne), Jonathan Jackson (Avery Barkley), and Sam Palladio (Gunnar Scott), performing alongside “Nashville” guest star Mark Collie (Frankie), musician Colin Linden, and Nashville songwriters Trent Dabbs, Chris Gelbuda, Travis Meadows, and Jonathan Singleton.

Pictured (L-R): Sam Palladio, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson, CMA CEO Sarah Trahern, CMA Board member Milly Olykan, Will Chase, and Chris Carmack. Photo: Natasha Moustache / CMA

Pictured (L-R): Will Chase, Charles Esten, Colin Linden, Sam Palladio, Jonathan Jackson, and Chris Carmack. Photo: Natasha Moustache / CMA

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Jessica Nicholson

Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at jnicholson@musicrow.com.

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