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?
I really enjoy watching Sun Records every week because I am a big fan of the artists the show features. I hope to see season 2 because I think it’s a great way to educate the public about what real music is and not the **** that’s on the radio today. I know the ratings aren’t as good as other shows but I truly think with more advertising and a season the show has huge potential to be a hit.
This very informative and we’ll done. I would like to see season two. I would not known about this series if not for friends. Please advertise it more
We love the show! I sincerely hope there is a second season . Love the attention to detail and keeping with the historic storyline.
Please don’t take Sun away? We must have season 2,3,4 & on & on until the full stories are told. It’s history, and a big part of my history! I grew up loving these singer’s and Sam Phillips and Sun Record’s. This show takes me back to my youth. I haven’t missed an episode. I just can’t hardly wait for the next season to start. I think that the producer’s and directors picked the perfect actor’s and actresses for the parts. I’m glued to the T.V. every Thursday night at 10 pm. I watch it over & over again on… Read more »
I really Love Sun Records. The show really brings you back to the birth of Rock and Roll and in such a realistic way. I definitely hope it gets Renewed✨✨✨
They should renew this show. It’s the best CMT original show.
i think its the best show on any network to be honest with u a big thumbs up for me
Just caught up on all the current episodes. Love it, love it! Something besides death and sex and based on truth. Could do a total binge on this series. Please please don’t cancel it CMT.
Renew sun records is the best show on cmt
I love it. Hoping for season two. The actor playing Jerry Lee Lewis is incredible. The whole cast is so convincing. They did such a great job portraying their real life personalities. Please renew it.
Sun Records should definitely be renewed, it’s a great history lesson for all,the acting is realistic, informative and enjoyable. The show is so entertaining. Renewal season two without a doubt.
Absolutely love this show, please renew it!
This is getting better and better. Love it. Season 2!
Renew Sunrecords. It is a great show with so many more stories of same characters to tell!!
This show is great and I’m not a raving country music fan. Good acting, good story
I love it. Just finished watching the 5 episodes back to back and wish there were more. Hope the series doesn’t get cancell I’m truly enjoying it brings me back to my childhood. Can’t wait for Season 2!