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ABC will debut a new nighttime soap this fall called "Nashville."  It's premier is on Oct. 10. See the trailer promo below to see just how "catty" this show is going to get.  Kind of follows the same story line as "Country Strong", at least to start.

"Nashville" will be filmed entirely on location in Nashville as it chronicles the life of veteran country music singer Rayna James (played by Connie Britton, "Friday Night Lights") and her efforts to remain a popular performer in light of newcomers such as Juliette Barnes (played by Hayden Panettiere, "Heroes") while Rayna also deals with her political power broker father (Powers Boothe, "Hatfields & McCoys").

Connie Britton will be singing for herself in the role. She says, "I have sung my whole life but not really professionally -- not really professionally at all -- but as an actor, to be able to work with the best writer and best music producer, that's a dream come true." A soundtrack from "Nashville" will be released at some point.

There have been some comparisons made between the character Juliette and Taylor Swift.  But Hayden Panettiere has deflected those comparisons by saying other than the height, age and hair color between the two, there is no similarity between Taylor and Juliette. "Taylor is much nicer than my character," Hayden points out.  The official promo for the show is below, Plus more country themed shows to watch for.

Other country music themed shows to watch for this fall:

• The CW debuts their talent competition called "The Next" starring John Rich this week.  John is one of the mentors who are looking for talented ordinary people around the country.The winner will receive a contract with Atlantic Records.
• Friday night, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks and Carrie Underwood salute teachers during the "Teachers Rock" benefit concert special on CBS.

There's some good stuff coming to the new Fall line up on TV too:

• Blake Shelton is currently taping the third season of The Voice, premiering Sept. 10 on NBC.
• Luke Bryan and Kimberly Perry will host ABC's three-hour concert special CMA Music Festival: Country's Night To Rock airing Sept. 17.
• ABC is bringing a country music themed night time soap opera to us with their new drama "Nashville," which stars Hayden Panettiere. It premieres Oct. 10.
• And, Reba's new sitcom Malibu Country debuts Nov. 2 on ABC.