As all Nashies know, the characters on CMT’s Nashville TV show don’t just sing country songs — they live them. In advance of the Nashville season five premiere on January 5th, CMT has put out a new video featuring the country music drama’s stars. Check it out, after the jump.

Watch Jonathan Jackson, Charles Esten, Connie Britton, Hayden Panettiere, Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Sam Palladio, Maisy Stella, and Lennon Stella discuss their alter-egos’ pasts and speculate about the future. Hit up our comments section after and tell us what you hope to see happen in the fifth season of Nashville.

RELATED: Watch the extended Nashville season five trailer from CMT and check out season five photos!

Nashville TV Series on CMT | Character Catch Up

About Nashville

CMT says:

Nashville is set against the backdrop of the city’s music scene and follows Rayna Jaymes and Juliette Barnes. 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.

Music City can mean so many things to different people. In Nashville, musicians and songwriters are at the heart of the storm driven by their own ambitions. Some are fueled by their creativity and passion for fame. Others struggle to cope with the pressures of success and are doing everything in their power to stay on top.

Do you need to watch a recap of the first four seasons of Nashville, before the new season premieres? We’ve got your back. Check it out at the bottom of this article.

What do you think? Did you watch last night’s sneak peek of Nashville‘s fifth season premiere? Do you plan to follow Nashville to CMT? Will you watch on Hulu, instead? Sound off in the comments.