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?
Love this show
Such an awesome show. My husband and I can’t wait for Thursday night so we can see it. Please don’t cancel!!!!
I love this show! The actors are fantastic. I look forward to watching it every week. There is still so much more to cover!
yes this is a keeper we need season 2
Please renew this show!!! My husband & I look forward to watching it every week!!!
I love this show, it has the 50’s “feel” to it. Give it a chance and tell the story!
This show is so well done, please keep going!
The best series ever done about Sun Records and the early days of Elvis. All actors were outstanding, it was authentic, and mesmerizing. Please make Season 2 – there is so much more to tell!
Loved this series please return for 2nd season
We loved this show. Please Season 2!!!!!
Loved it !! Want season 2
I love this show season 2 please
I’ll cry if cancelled
I love Sun Records. Please have a season 2. Its so interesting to see how these amazing artist got their start.
I love Sun Records. Yes yes yes for a second season!
With so many television shows out there it’s hard to pick which ones to spend your time on. This is a show that if CMT keeps on the air it will find it’s audience. The production value is through the roof, and the acting is spectacular. It’s just a matter of time before more people get the opportunity to watch the show, and it will definitely catch on. I wish CMT would do their part in advertising it better.This reminds me of “Terriors”. An amazing show, but advertising was clueless, so years later everyone is like…. How did I not… Read more »