Cast & Fans Of Axed Country Music Series 'Nashville' Campaign To Bring Show Back

Fans of cult country music TV series Nashville were left devastated after hearing the news that the show had been axed by American network ABC earlier this month, but now there is hope for a fifth season as cast members and fans of the program are rallying for it to be picked up by a new network. 

Confirming the news yesterday during an interview with ABC, Nashville star and Australian singer and actor Clare Bowen, who is currently touring through the country, confirmed that everyone involved are determined to bring the show back on air.

"I know that [show producer] Lionsgate is doing absolutely everything they can to find us a new home," Bowen said.

"I spoke to them a couple days ago and they really are hard at it."

Not only is the hashtag '#BringBackNashville' trending online, but a Change.org petition has also been launched in support of the drama series. 

Over 96,000 people have signed the petition calling on ABC to reinstate Nashville, with a target of 150,000.

As well as Bowen and Lionsgate, others involved in the show who have called for support using the hashtag include cast members Charles Esten, Chris Carmack, Maisy & Lennon Stella, Sam Palladio and Nashville creator (Thelma & Louise director) Callie Khouri.

#Nashies we are currently having numerous talks w/ interested networks! Keep tweeting #BringBackNashville & thank you all for the support

— Lionsgate TV (@LionsgateTV) May 20, 2016

NASHIES WORLDWIDE! Click the link below & sign to help @LionsgateTV #BringBackNashville Every signature counts!https://t.co/oYDVie5cqd

— Clare Bowen (@clarembee) May 22, 2016

Hey, #Nashies : THANK YOU for all the love in action.#YouKeepMeBelieving #BringBackNashville https://t.co/GQmVr6aXlg

— Charles Esten (@CharlesEsten) May 20, 2016

#nashies you are ON IT tonight! I impressed and blown away!#Nashville #BringBackNashville

— Chris Carmack (@RealCarmack) May 19, 2016

As always... Overwhelmed by you beautiful people on Twitter! #BringBackNashville #Nashville

— Chris Carmack (@RealCarmack) May 19, 2016

preach @GloZellthis woman!! #BringBackNashville https://t.co/SWiXUqiZm0

— Lennon and Maisy (@lennonandmaisy) May 21, 2016

Hey #Nashies you guys are killing it with #BringBackNashville. Thanks so much for the love! Nearly 40k tweets

— Sam Palladio (@SamPalladio) May 19, 2016

The good ol’ days. Not so long ago. #bringbackNashville #NashCrash pic.twitter.com/LG9hvZtd4z

— Callie Khouri (@CallieKhouri) May 19, 2016