There have been many music-related TV drama series throughout the years. Some have done well but many others have been cancelled. How will CMT’s new Sun Records TV show perform in the ratings? Will it be renewed for a second season or, will it be dropped instead? Stay tuned.
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 O’Donnell, Jennifer Holland, Margaret Anne Florence, and Kerry D. Holliday. In the show, Sam Phillips (Murray) shepherds young musicians Johnny Cash (Fonteyne), Elvis Presley (Milligan), Carl Perkins (Dustin Ingram) and Jerry Lee Lewis (Christian Lees). These up-and-coming white musicians combine hillbilly country music, with the ’50s R&B sound of African American artists like Ike Turner (Holliday), B.B. King (Castro Coleman), Muddy Waters, and Fats Domino.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
5/5 Update: While not cancelled, CMT has confirmed there will be no season two of Sun Records. Details here.
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Note: The premiere was simulcast Nick-at-Nite (0.15 demo and 544,000) and TV Land (0.08 demo with 453,000).
What do you think? Do you like the Sun Records TV show? Do you think CMT should have cancelled or renewed it for a second season?
Please don’t lose sun records I like it
We loved the show. Please bring it back for season 2. I thought we would get to see Elvis singing more . The story needs to continue.
Leave Sun Records on! We love the history and music. The actors are great and the history of American Music should be seen.
Please renew!! Loved the show!
Please give this show another season! The stories are getting good. This is true history. People need more time to get wind of this show. I feel this show will be a TRUE hit! The actors playing these characters are so talented! This show deserves a second chance!
Don’t cancel the series. We need more shows that show the history of music and Sun Records just started to show that great era Reconsider please, I want to see more.
Don’t cancel. Love series
I love the series. Don’t cancel!
Finally a good show about music, and you cancelled it. Sorry to hear that cause that was the only show on CMT my house hold ever watched from them.
Love this show. Grew up with this generation of musicians
My family looks forward to this show every week. It’s the only TV we watch and we are so upset not to continue watching it. Please continue it! It’s the best series show ever because it’s real and accurate, displaying the king of Rock & Roll history!
Love this series. The only negative thing I see is the portrayal of Vernon Presley. From what I have read, he was very supportive and easy going.
Please don’t leave us hanging. A 2nd season is a must. If more people realize the significance of this story, it would be a smash hit.
Please DO NOT CANCEL> I LOVE LOVE LOVE SUN RECORDS!!!!
Please DO NOT CANCEL!!