ABC's Nashville is now CMT's NASHVILLE! Nashville is BACK!!!!!!
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - It's now official: After much speculation, Nashville has found a new home on CMT. All episodes of the fifth season will be available for streaming on Hulu the day after they air on CMT. Production, which employs over 500 Tennessee residents each season, will continue in Nashville. The show will receive $11 million in local incentives, including $8.5 million from the state's film program, $1 million from the City of Nashville (subject to approval by Metro Council), $1 million from the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. and $500,000 from Ryman Hospitality. The series will continue to be produced by Lionsgate, ABC Studios and Opry Entertainment. "CMT heard the fans. The wave of love and appreciation they have unleashed for 'Nashville' has been overwhelming," said Brian Philips, president of CMT, in a news release. "'Nashville' is a perfect addition to our evolving line-up of big music specials, documenta