In addition to changing networks, the television drama Nashville is seeing a cast shakeup before it returns for Season 5. Jen Richards will join the show, which will see its CMT debut in January 2017.
After much speculation and a cliffhanger that left the future of one character in serious question, Nashville stars Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere have been confirmed to return to the show when it begins its fifth season this fall.
Two stars of Nashville will not make the switch to CMT when season five begins. Multiple media outlets report that negotiations with the rest of the cast are going well however.