"Christmas with Nashville" Digital Release Scheduled for November 4

The drama on ABC’s Nashville may be blazing hot but Big Machine Records is predicting a change in the temperature on November 4 with the digital release of "Christmas with Nashville." No strangers to the recording studio, the all-star cast who sings on the TV show each week, lent their voices to this special collection of their favorite holiday carols and a few original tunes.

Following a cameo on Nashville last season, Jay DeMarcus was tapped as producer for the project, again joining forces with the talented actors. The Rascal Flatts’ bassist, who also produced much of the supergroup's "Rewind" album, told Rolling Stone Country, “it's refreshing to know that [the actors] representing us on the show are authentic.” The outlet also exclusively revealed the track listing.

TRACK LISTING
1. “Santa Baby”
Clare Bowen | Written by Joan Javits, Tony Springer, Phil Springer
2. “Blue Christmas”
Charles Esten featuring Vince Gill | Written by Billy Hayes, Jay Johnson
3. “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”
Jonathan Jackson | Written by Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, Phil Spector

Connie Britton, Lucy Hale, Charles Esten Added as CMA Awards Presenters; Lennon & Maisy Stella Will Perform

NASHVILLE's Charles Esten and Connie Britton. Photo Credit: ABC

CMA Awards nominee Lee Brice, actress Connie Britton (NASHVILLE), CMA Awards nominee Kelly Clarkson, Country Music singer Sheryl Crow, CMA Awards nominee Brett Eldredge, CMA Awards nominee Eli Young Band, actor Charles Esten (NASHVILLE), actress and singer Lucy Hale (PRETTY LITTLE LIARS), CMA Awards nominee Kip Moore, Country Music star Jake Owen, Country Music Star Kellie Pickler, and television personalities Willie & Korie Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson (DUCK DYNASTY) are scheduled to present trophies during "Country Music's Biggest Night(TM)."

WATCH: NASHVILLE Season 2 Promo

Set against the backdrop of the Nashville music scene, NASHVILLE follows Rayna Jaymes, a star at her peak, and Juliette Barnes, who is on the rise. When their record label sends them out on tour together after a hit single, both women face personal and professional challenges as they navigate their paths as artists and individuals. Surrounding them and often complicating their lives are their family, friends and, in some cases, lovers, as well as the up-and-coming performers and songwriters trying to get ahead in the business.

Season 2 premieres on Wednesday, September 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Will the car crash victims from the Season 1 finale survive? Check out a brand new NASHVILLE promo below:

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GENERAL HOSPITAL's Jason Thompson & NASHVILLE's Stella Sisters Join CMA Musical Festival Summer Block Party

Get ready for some great performances, your favorite ABC stars, mouth watering food, show giveaways and lots of down home fun as the 2013 CMA Musical Festival rolls out the welcome mat at the ABC Summer Block Party, Friday, June 7 & Saturday, June 8 (10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. CT). Hosted by actor/comedian/host Mike Siegel, this year's block party, which is open to the public, is packed with entertainment for the entire family. Located on the historic Broadway strip in downtown Nashville, the events will feature a performance by Warner Music Nashville/Atlantic group The Railers and exclusive screenings of ABC's new fall pilots TROPHY WIFE, THE GOLDBERGS and BACK IN THE GAME. Take a bite out of the Festival when Nashville's own Grilled Cheeserie Truck visits with sandwiches provided and inspired by ABC's THE CHEW.

Second NASHVILLE Soundtrack To Be Released May 7

A second soundtrack for the ABC primetime soap opera, NASHVILLE, is being released next month.

"The Music of NASHVILLE (Season 1, Volume 2)" will be released May 7 on Big Machine Records. The project features new music from Connie Britton (Rayna Jaymes), Hayden Panettiere (Juliette Barnes), Charles Esten (Deacon Claybourne), Jonathan Jackson (Avery Barkley), Clare Bowen (Scarlett O'Connor), Sam Palladio (Gunnar Scott) and Stella Sisters Lennon and Maisy Stella, (Maddie & Daphne Conrad) - who perform in each episode weekly.

Award-winning producers T Bone Burnett, Buddy Miller, Gabriel Witcher, Garth Fundis, Frank Liddell, Dan Auerbach and Ross Copperman worked together to showcase the original content on both the show and soundtrack, respectively. Nearly 2 million digital downloads from the breakout series have been sold to date.

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BRILLIANT: NASHVILLE's Lennon and Maisy Sing "Ho Hey" (Video)

This week's episode of NASHVILLE featured one of the best performances of a first scene filled with fantastic music. Lennon and Maisy Stella play Maddie and Daphne, the daughters of Connie Britton's Rayna James. Both girls are interested in being in the business someday and protective mom Rayna has been fighting it, wanting them to grow up first. After her sister compared her to their controlling father, Rayna softened and let Maddie and Daphne sing The Lumineers' "Ho Hey" at the sound-check with her band. Watch it below: