Hayden Panettiere

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Hayden Panettiere has acquired a whole new level of fame, thanks to her role as tempestuous Juliette Barnes on the hit TV show 'Nashville.' But the actress, who previously portrayed goody-two-shoes Claire Bennet on the sci-fi TV show 'Heroes,' says being the vixen is a welcome change.

The Boot rounds up the day's top stories from our news partners.

The Boot rounds up the day's top stories from our news partners.

Charles 'Chip' Esten, who plays Deacon Claybourne on the ABC drama "Nashville," is totally immersed in the culture of Music City. Aside from playing the guitarist and songwriter on the TV series, the actor is constantly spotted at various music events around town, including the recent songwriters' showcase, Tin Pan South, and a guest appearance with '80s group Rubik's Groove...

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Could ABC's "Nashville" be coming to a city near you? There's a strong possibility the TV show will be hitting the road. Series creator Callie Khouri recently revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that a possible tour hinges on which cast members would participate, adding, "If my guess is correct, they're all going to want to...

For the 14th time in his career, Tim McGraw has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Tim's Two Lanes of Freedom, his first for Big Machine, debuts at No. 1 with more than 106,000 copies sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan...

Even before the ABC drama series "Nashville" debuted last November, TV critics were unanimous in their praise of the show, with many calling it the best of the new fall season. "Country-fried but never half-baked" featuring "Emmy-caliber performances" read one early review...