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New series for the 2013-14 season are "Back in the Game," "Betrayal," "The Goldbergs," "Killer Women," "Lucky 7," "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," "Mind Games," "Mixology," "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland," "Resurrection," "Super Fun Night," "Trophy Wife" and new alternative series "The Quest."

According to The Hollywood Reporter, ABC has renewed Nashville for a second season. The country music drama stars Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere. The series, which kicked off last November, is currently averaging 6 million total viewers.

The Public Theater announced today that Kevin Kline will reprise his Tony Award-winning role of The Pirate King with Glenn Close as Ruth, Eric Idle as the Sergeant, and Martin Short as Major-General Stanley in the one-night-only concert performance of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE for The Public's annual gala. Co-chaired by Sir Howard Stringer, Arielle Tepper Madover, and Renee Beaumont, this unforgettable summer evening will also honor the late Nora Ephron who was a long-time board member and consummate lover of The Public's Shakespeare in the Park.

On tonight's episode of ABC's NASHVILLE titled "Take These Chains from My Heart" - Liam invites Rayna to run away with him to finish her album, and Deacon is surprised by his own reaction, as well as Stacy's accusations. Get a sneak peek below!

ABC announced today that the acclaimed country star will officially appear on NASHVILLE's season finale, set to air on May 22. Paisley will play himself in the episode, in which he will perform with Connie Britton and Charles Esten.

On tonight's episode of ABC's NASHVILLE titled "My Heart Would Know", a personal crisis in Nashville causes Rayna to leave the tour in New York City before her sold-out concert with Juliette, but for Juliette, the show must go on. Get a sneak peek below!

ABC Music Lounge's “Nashville”-inspired docu-web series, “On the Record,” is live at www.abc.com/musiclounge with the original song, “Tough All Over,” co-written by songwriters Jim Lauderdale and Odie Blackmon and performed in the series by Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott and Chris Carmack as Will Lexington.

On tonight's episode of ABC's NASHVILLE titled "I Saw the Light" Rayna takes her children and sister with her on tour in NYC, but Rayna doesn't like the influence Juliette is having on her daughters. Get a sneak peek below!

ABC Music Lounge's “Nashville”-inspired docu-web series, “On the Record,” is live at www.abc.com/musiclounge with the original song, “Looking for a Place to Shine,” co-written by songwriters Angela Lauer and Natalie Hemby and performed on the series by Clare Bowen as Scarlett O'Connor.

Fans of ABC's favorite drama "Nashville" will be able to submit questions and receive real-time responses on Twitter from the cast of "Nashville" and guest star Katie Couric during the east coast broadcast of the show, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT). Use hashtag #AskNashville to join the conversation.

On the next episode of ABC's NASHVILLE titled "When You're Tired of Breaking Other Hearts" -- Katie Couric guest stars as herself when Rayna appears on the "Katie" show, trying to set the record straight about her marriage and balancing her career with motherhood. Get a sneak peek below!

Below, get a sneak peek at the next episode of the ABC series NASHVILLE titled 'When You're Tired of Breaking Other Hearts.' The episode airs Wednesday at 10:00 pm/ET on the ABC network.

ABC Music Lounge's “Nashville”-inspired docu-web series, “On the Record,” is live at abc.com/musiclounge' with the original song “Stronger Than Me,” co-written by songwriters Kate York and Sarah Buxton and performed by Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, with background vocals by Pam Tillis and Kate York.

On the next episode of ABC's NASHVILLE titled "Dear Brother" - Juliette plans a surprise birthday party for Deacon, which is attended by real-life country stars. Get a sneak peek below!

ABC Music Lounge's "Nashville"-inspired docu-web series, "On the Record," is live at HYPERLINK www.abc.com/musiclounge with the original song, "Casino," co-written by songwriters Natalie Hemby and Morgane Hayes and performed by Clare Bowen as Scarlett O'Connor and Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott.

On the next episode of ABC's NASHVILLE entitled 'There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight' - Rayna finds comfort in the arms of an old friend after revealing to Daphne and Maddie her plans to divorce. Get a sneak peek below!

On NASHVILLE's upcoming episode, titled 'Dear Brother,' Juliette plans a surprise birthday party for Deacon, which is attended by real-life country stars Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), Vince Gill, Pam Tillis, Kate York and Kip Moore. During the celebration, Rayna sings, backed up by Pam Tillis and Kate York as themselves, Watty White (JD Souther) and Adria (Erin McCarley).

On an upcoming episode of USA's SUITS entitled 'Normandy,' Dana Scott ("Scottie") returns to complicate Harvey and Jessica's battle against Hardman. But this time, she's brought the full force of her British firm. The episode airs Thursday, February 21st at 10:00 pm/ET on the USA network. Get a sneak peek below!

On tonight's episode of the USA Network drama series SUITS entitled 'He's Back,' with the resources of the firm stretched to the limit, Daniel Hardman returns with an outrageous lawsuit against Jessica. The episode airs tonight at 10/9c on the USA Network. Get a sneak peek below!

ABC Music Lounge's 'Nashville'-inspired docu-web series, 'On the Record,' is live at www.abc.com/musiclounge with the original songs 'Consider Me,' co-written by songwriters Ashley Monroe and Brendan Benson, and 'I'm a Girl,' co-written by Mallory Hope, Shane Stevens and Matthew West. Hayden Panettiere performs both songs as country-music singing sensation Juliette Barnes.