The CMT debut ofNashvillenow has an official premiere date.
In the meantime, were hearing Rayna Jaymes is likely to take her final curtain call in season 5.
Star Connie Britton has only signed on for about 10 episodes of the new season.
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Were hearing co-star Hayden Panettiere is fully on board.
New episodes will premiere on CMT and then be available on Hulu the next day.
The new season begins production next month.
CMT-Lionsgate-Hulu had no comment.
Actors Will Chase and Aubrey Peeples were previously reported as leaving ahead of season 5.
Last week, EWbroke the newsthat Chase has joined the upcoming ABC dramaTime After Timeas a series regular.
