Nashville soundtrack (2012) Like the series itself, these T Bone Burnett-assisted songs from the ABC drama are sneakily addictive. The Civil Wars and Elvis Costello, writers of the… Various Artists Soundtracks Big Machine
NASHVILLE SOUNDTRACK Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere
Image credit: CHRIS HOLLO/ABC
NASHVILLE SOUNDTRACK Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere
EW's GRADE
A-

Details Release Date: Dec 11, 2012; Lead Performance: Various Artists; Genre: Soundtracks; Production: Big Machine

Like the series itself, these T Bone Burnett-assisted songs from the ABC drama are sneakily addictive. The Civil Wars and Elvis Costello, writers of the Nashville Soundtrack's best stuff, definitely deserve their due. Still, it's a wonder that a crew of actors can pull off such convincing country collaborations: Clare Bowen has a winningly sweet warble, and Hayden Panettiere is as pop-sleek as any CMA-certified crossover star. You don't have to like Nashville, or even Nashville, to get into it — you just have to listen. A-

Best Tracks:
No One Will Ever Love You
Wrong Song
Originally posted Dec 05, 2012 Published in issue #1237 Dec 07, 2012 Order article reprints