Fortunately for cmt otherwise known as country music television, nashville is also booming. The short video released to the commercial appeal in advance of its debut is. Tonight is the world premiere of cmts newest and highly anticipated music drama, sun records. Sun records tv listings, tv schedule and episode guide. Sun records the cmt series formerly known as million dollar quartet, was filmed here in memphis last summer.
Sun records founder sam phillips shapes the music of elvis, johnny cash, carl perkins and jerry lee lewis. Cmts new series sun records world premiere sun record company. Perfomers include the cast of cmts sun records series, which just concluded its run. The series premiered on cmt on february 23, 2017, and concluded on april, 2017. A recreation from one of the worlds greatest jam sessions. When abc canceled the soapy, countrycentric drama in 2016, cmt saw an opportunity.
Our new scripted series, sun records, follows a young jerry lee lewis, elvis presley, and johnny cash at the birth of their careers. Been seeing commercials for the upcoming sun records tv series on cmt. In its debut season, the cmt series sun records shows the early stages of young elvis presleys journey to eventually becoming the king of rock and. I think that its based on the million dollar quartet musical. We all know how elvis, johnny, and the others all turned out. Set in memphis during the tumultuous early days of the civil rights movement, sun records tells the untold story of nothing less than the birth of rock n roll. The show, which served as a leadin to the networks signature nashville series, was set at. Sun records is an amazing show on cmt which tells the history of rock and roll music and shows the racism of nineteen fifties which so many conservatives want to ignore. Cmts new series sun records world premiere tonight is the world premiere of cmts newest and highly anticipated music drama, sun records. Browse the entire episode archive of sun records and watch the lastest episode free online on cmt. Cmt is trying to pull off a magic trick with its new drama series.
Original release, february 23 20170223 april, 2017 201704. While originally intended to be a threenight event, cmt extended the show. Set in memphis during the tumultuous early days of the civil rights movement, sun records tells the untold story of nothing less. Sun records on cmt a new drama meanders through the nascent careers of elvis presley, jerry lee lewis, johnny cash, and ike turner. On june 5, we reported the producers are shopping season two to other. Watch sun records on cmt, thursdays at 109 central. Excellent series sun records tells the history of how rocknroll was developed among the artists of elvis, jerry lee lewis, johnny cash, carl perkins, ike turner and others, as well as the men who discovered their talents sam phillips and dewey phillips. In the early stages of the series cmt first announced it would be titled million dollar quartet, but in late 2016 changed the name to sun records. Sun records is an american drama television miniseries based on the musical million dollar quartet written by colin escott and floyd mutrux. Sun records season 1 dvd overview the series stars drake milligan, sun records season 1 dvd trevor donovan, kevin fonteyne, christian lees, dustin ingram, billy gardell, jonah lees, chad michael murray and jennifer holland. Jan 06, 2017 our new scripted series, sun records, follows a young jerry lee lewis, elvis presley, and johnny cash at the birth of their careers. Cmt sun records series focuses on legendary sam phillips originally published february 22, 2017 at 7.
If they pulled the show to throw more money at the show nashville, even tho i watch nashville i think they should have continued with sun records. Airing on the cmt cable channel, sun records stars chad michael murray, billy gardell, drake milligan, kevin fonteyne, christian lees, jonah lees, trevor donovan, keir odonnell, jennifer holland, margaret anne florence, and kerry d. Jimbo mathus again, you should know this giant by now, bobby rush and others who breathe new, dynamic life into these chestnuts. Sun records was a really good show and i dont understand why cmt pulled the plug. No season two for cmt music drama tv series finale. Cmt series sun records shot with panasonic varicam lt 4k. Like everyone in the city, the crowd at the official red carpet premiere at the. Official page for sun records, a scripted drama on cmt. Cmt announces new sam phillips series sun records rolling.
Visit to watch full episodes of your favorite country music television shows online. On december 4th, 1956 carl perkins career was flying high from his hit blue suede shoes. Sun recordsthe mini series on cmt jaycees commentaries. The show, which served as a leadin to the networks signature nashville series, was set at sun. The series stars drake milligan, sun records season 1 dvd trevor donovan, kevin fonteyne, christian lees, dustin ingram, billy gardell, jonah lees, chad michael murray and jennifer holland. Cmts new series sun records world premiere sun record. Apr, 2017 in its debut season, the cmt series sun records shows the early stages of young elvis presleys journey to eventually becoming the king of rock and roll. Sun records accurately captures the era and excitement of the birth of rock n roll, but its disparate storylines struggle to maintain a narrative rhythm. Sun records is a new drama television series on cmt set in memphis in the early 1950s when such figures as elvis, johnny cash, jerry lee lewis and sam phillips converged to create an energetic youth music that would be identified as rock and roll.
Chad michael murray sam phillips bio series 22317 1st trailer aired last night on the season premiere of nashville. The initial name was an ode to the name given to the early recording sessions of johnny cash, elvis presley, jerry lee lewis and carl perkins on december 4, 1956. Dec 19, 2016 sun records premieres february 23 on cmt. With nashville and sun records, cmt hopes to reshape. On may 3, 2017, cmt announced there would be no second season of sun records. After snagging the rights to the hit series nashville, cmt is widening the doors of their scripted series with the all new, sun records. Who knew what a sleeze tom parker was, or how hard it was to get sun records established.
Starring chad michael murray, billy gardell, drake milligan, kevin fonteyne, christian lees, jonah lees, with cameos from folks like pokey lafarge playing hank snow. Cmts new scripted series, sun records, follows a young jerry lee lewis, elvis presley and johnny cash at the birth of. Sun records ran for one season, an eightepisode run from february through april 2017, on cmt. Focused on the birth of rock n roll and the recordings of johnny cash, jerry lee lewis, elvis presley, and carl perkins at sun records, the eightpart series is taking music fans into the past and the golden age of music. The many brave artists who bucked the system have a story that deserves to be told. Sun records on cmt a new drama meanders through the nascent careers of elvis presley, jerry lee lewis, johnny cash, and ike turner starring chad michael murray as legendary. Actually bought an elvis 45 on sun records label in georgia 1955. Colonel tom parker presses to take over elvis career, but sam. Every sound has a story, and we are very excited to see how all of the sun legends are interpreted.
Sun records upcoming cmt 8part series steve hoffman. Feb 22, 2017 sun records, an entertaining, eightpart miniseries premiering thursday on cmt, is liberally based on the jukebox musical million dollar quartet, about the day in 1956 when elvis presley. Sun records cancelled by cmt no season 2 renewcanceltv. The sun records series, and nashvilles move from abc were part of a change in strategy from cmt to distance from the controversial reality series party down south, and instead focus on television that catered more to their conventional demographics as country music television. Discussion in visual arts started by spanky1, jan 23, 2017. Cmt dance ranch 199398 cmt delivery room 19942001 cmt flameworthy 200203 cmt got me in with the band 200204 cmt greatest hits 200204 cmt home blitz 2005 cmt homecoming 200406 cmt inside fame 200111 cmt insider 200411 cmt insider special edition 200410 cmt invitation only 200711 cmt made 2011. Page 1 of 2 1 2 next spanky1 forum resident thread starter. Set from canceled cmt series sun records is for sale. Though sun records was never a ratings king, it found a lot. Jan 23, 2017 been seeing commercials for the upcoming sun records tv series on cmt. With chad michael murray, margaret anne florence, keir odonnell, drake milligan. What its about in the 1950s, sam phillips sun records studio in memphis was the epicenter of what.
The magic of memphis is the focus of a new promotional video for the upcoming cmt series sun records. Jan 27, 2017 the magic of memphis is the focus of a new promotional video for the upcoming cmt series sun records. Originally we had planned for it to be a threenight events, and we morphed the development into a limitedrun series. The series will be paired with nashville as part of the networks thursday night programming lineup. As a longtime fan of sun records, i cringe when i see something like this. As nashville winds down, cmt moves its brand away from. May 08, 2017 the sun records series, and nashvilles move from abc were part of a change in strategy from cmt to distance from the controversial reality series party down south, and instead focus on television that catered more to their conventional demographics as country music television. Cmts sun records new filming in memphis video released. Then, low and behold, super star elvis presley and country music legend johnny cash stop by the studio for a visit. Sun records on cmt official trailer premieres feb 23 youtube. Cmts sun records will not be renewed for second season. Sun records is an american drama television miniseries based on the musical million dollar. Feb 23, 2017 the series is able to pull in all the social drama of the 1950s, as the labels artists and executives encounter racial and religious prejudices and intolerance.
Watch sun records online full episodes of season 1 yidio. The cabler has decided not to extend the period music drama into season 2. The series stars drake milligan, trevor donovan, kevin fonteyne, christian lees, dustin ingram, billy gardell, jonah lees, chad michael murray and jennifer holland. New to the scene, jerry lee lewis is brought in to work on a new song with perkins. Apr 27, 2018 sun records ran for one season, an eightepisode run from february through april 2017, on cmt. The short video released to the commercial appeal in. Mar 15, 2017 the cmt channel is currently showing a mini series of sam philips and his sun records which launched the careers of elvis presley, johnny cash, jerry lee lewis, carl perkins and many others. Cmts head of development jayson dinsmore said of sun records demise, per deadline. The series premiered on cmt on february 23, 2017 and concluded on april, 2017. Chad michael murray, margaret anne florence, keir o. With nashville and sun records, cmt hopes to reshape its. The shortlived cmt music drama may have a pulse, with producers shopping the series to amazon and the cw network, according to memphis flyer linn sitler, commissioner of the memphis film and television commission, told memphis city council members tuesday that kevin kane, president of the memphis convention and visitors bureau, paid the rent on. On june 5, we reported the producers are shopping season two to other outlets. Cmts series sun records has been canceled after an eight episode run behind the networks now signature series, nashville.
Sun records, an entertaining, eightpart miniseries premiering thursday on cmt, is liberally based on the jukebox musical million dollar quartet, about the day in 1956 when elvis presley. First of all, lets be clear, sun records is about exactly that, the birth of sun records and sam phillips dream. It stated in late february and airs thursday night at 10 p. Subscribe to deadline breaking news alerts and keep.
Sun records tv series 20172018 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Cmt hot 20 was constantly interviewing the shows stars which made me think they were completely behind the show. Sam phillips moves his family to memphis to open a recording studio to look for his first hit. We found the background on sam phillips sexiest man on tvand his life as well as col. Watch sun records episodes online season 1 2017 tv guide.
1309 532 125 1170 165 938 1370 866 719 457 595 171 48 579 349 534 1014 1180 742 959 213 975 321 174 1028 90 414 1161