Dec 14, 2016 sun records tv series premieres in february 2017. Sun records is a comingofage story set in the unraveling world of 1950s memphis where music and race collide, ultimately creating pop musics first superstars. Sun records is an american drama television miniseries based on the musical million dollar quartet written by colin escott and floyd mutrux. Searching for the sun records season 2 premiere date. Cmts new series sun records world premiere sun record. The son season 2, episode and cast information amc. Feb 16, 2017 concert at lafayettes to celebrate sun records premiere bob mehr, usa today network tennessee published 2. Concert at lafayettes to celebrate sun records premiere. New to the scene, jerry lee lewis is brought in to work on a new song with perkins. After the success of season one on journy, ovations culture and travel. After all, some of them are loosely based on books earlier written. Sun records season 1 release date february 23, 2017 on cmt.
Apr 22, 2017 i would not know if one deserves another chance to expand its story or lead it to the desired or inevitable conclusion. Concert at lafayettes to celebrate sun records premiere bob mehr, usa today network tennessee published 2. Watch sun records season 1 episode 2 online outta the groove. Cmts series sun records has been canceled after an eight episode run.
Ovation, journy capture premiere dates for two seasons of. Go inside the series finale with the cast and creators. Ultimately, theres only much that can be taken from history, and as there arent many historical. 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. 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. Cmts series sun records has been canceled after an eight episode run behind the networks now signature series, nashville. May 21, 2019 amc renewed its multigenerational western epic series in may 2018, but revealed at their 2019 winter press tour appearance that the son season 2 would be the shows final season. Ovation, americas only arts network, has announced the dual premiere dates of both seasons of its latest docuseries chasing the sun. Sun records is a part of cmts growing roster of scripted programming including the highlyanticipated new season of nashville on thursday, january.
The company remains in business as sun entertainment corporation, sun records season 2 dvd and currently licenses its brand and classic hit recordings many of which have appeared in cd boxed sets and other compilations to independent reissue labels. Watch sun records on cmt, thursdays at 109 central. Watch sun records online full episodes of season 1 yidio. Season 1 covered the familys brutal origins, and served as a complex portrait of how eli mccollough became such a hateful man. The memphis flyer reports producers are pitching season two to amazon and the cw. Cmt to premiere sun records, based on tony winning musical. Cmts new series sun records world premiere sun record company. The series stars drake milligan, sun records season 1 dvd trevor donovan, kevin fonteyne, christian lees, dustin ingram, billy.
Watch episodes on demand through your local cable provider. On may 3, 2017, cmt announced there would be no second season of sun records. The series premiere of the tv show sun records is next week. Aug 22, 2019 season one to premiere on ovation on october 3. Amc renewed its multigenerational western epic series in may 2018, but revealed at their 2019 winter press tour appearance that the son season 2 would be the shows final season. Following a pivotal episode of nashville last night, cmt launched its limited series sun records, about the birth of rocknroll, to 2. Mar 09, 2019 sun records tells the untold story of the birth of rock n roll.
Sun records tv show cancelled or renewed for season 2. Playing these cds right now as i work, and this set is a really good look at the entire history of sun records. Good morning in memphis, where easter and the playoffs are both upon us, but first. Chad michael murray stars as phillips in sun records.
Starting in february, a chapter of rock and roll history featuring elvis presley, johnny cash and more will play out on. The series premiered on cmt on february 23, 2017 and concluded on april, 2017. Although cmt cancelled its sun records tv show after just one season, the song may continue. On june 5, we reported the producers are shopping season two to other outlets.
Dec 14, 2016 sun records is a part of the growing roster of scripted programming including the highlyanticipated new season of nashville on thursday, jan. Elvis is inspired by africanamerican music, but is chastised by his family and girlfriend for crossing racial lines. Jun 05, 2017 although cmt cancelled its sun records tv show after just one season, the song may continue. 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. Cmt and thinkfactory medias tv series sun records will. Sun records season 1 dvd overview sun records is an american drama television series based on the musical million dollar quartet written by colin escott and floyd mutrux. To see photos from the memphis set of sun records, click the slideshow. It has 3 cds, one of which covers the rockabilly sound including something from the million dollar quartet session. Cmts sun records will not be renewed for second season. Stay in touch with sun records next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. Sun records season 1 dvd box set a recreation from one of the worlds greatest jam sessions.
Every sound has a story, and we are very excited to see how all of the sun legends are interpreted. Sun records season 2 dvd overview the series stars drake milligan, sun records season 2 dvd trevor donovan, kevin fonteyne, christian lees, dustin ingram, billy gardell, jonah lees, chad michael murray and jennifer holland. Sun records, inspired by tony awardwinning musical million. Although theres no concrete reason behind the decision to end the series, its very possible vikings is coming to an end due to a decline in viewership especially after ragnars death. Sun records, inspired by tony awardwinning musical.
The season finale airs april, so its time to start wondering whether or not sun records will return for season 2. Sun records tells the untold story of the birth of rock n roll. Cookies websites use cookies that have been placed on this site by its operator. Sun records off to strong ratings start on cmt deadline. Sun records is a part of cmts growing roster of scripted programming including the highlyanticipated new season of nashville on thursday, january 5 and the second season premiere of still. The latest tv show to feature memphis premieres tonight.
However, if the show is not renewed, that money all goes back to nashville in a pot set aside for other film and television projects across the state. May 08, 2017 a show that gave a fresh shot in the arm to the legacy of sun records and artists like johnny cash and jerry lee lewis will not be renewed for a second season. Starting in february, a chapter of rock and roll history featuring elvis presley, johnny cash and more will play out on primetime television. Guided by sam phillips, musicians like johnny cash, elvis presley, carl. We constantly research the news to bring you the latest release date for the new season of sun records see the status box below for the most up to date return date info for. Season two to premiere on travelfocused avod channel journy on october 2. Rich character development and conflict throughout each episode keeps you coming back for more. 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. Dec 19, 2016 the new season of nashville kicks off jan. Tonight is the world premiere of cmts newest and highly anticipated music drama, sun records. Unfortunately, vikings season 6 part 2 will be the series final batch of episodes. Amcs the walking dead broke cable records with its midseason premiere.
Sun records is a part of the growing roster of scripted programming including the highlyanticipated new season of nashville on thursday, jan. On december 4th, 1956 carl perkins career was flying high from his hit blue suede shoes. A music business drama, sun records stars chad michael murray, billy gardell, drake mill. There will be no second season of the sun records tv show on cmt. Here is everything you need to know about sun records, whos in it, what its about, where sun records was filmed, and my thoughts on the first season. Guided by sam phillips, musicians like johnny cash, elvis presley, carl perkins and jerry lee lewis changed the course of. Feb 23, 2017 watch sun records full episodes online.
Sun records accurately captures the era and excitement of the birth of rock n roll, but its disparate storylines struggle to. The series stars drake milligan, trevor donovan, kevin fonteyne, christian lees, dustin ingram, billy gardell, jonah lees, chad michael murray and jennifer holland. A music business drama, 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. The many brave artists who bucked the system have a story that deserves to be told. The series premiered on cmt on february 23, 2017 and concluded on. Apr, 2017 the season finale airs april, so its time to start wondering whether or not sun records will return for season 2.
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 the show. The son season 2 exclusive clip features a midnight standoff. Official page for sun records, a scripted drama on cmt. The series stars drake milligan, trevor donovan, kevin fonteyne, christian lees, dustin ingram, billy gardell, jonah lees, chad michael murray and.
Season 2 could take that foundation all the way to the 21st century. The company remains in business as sun entertainment corporation,sun records season 2 dvd and currently licenses its brand and classic hit recordings many of which have appeared in cd boxed sets and other compilations to independent reissue labels. Cmts new scripted series, sun records, follows a young jerry lee lewis, elvis presley, and johnny cash at the birth of rock n roll and their careers. If you want to read my recap and list of film locations for episode 1, click here. Overall, the outlook looks good for a possible new season, but cmt has not.
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