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?
Awesome!!!!!
I wish Sun Records was on a little earlier than 10 pm. Even though some of the writing and acting is “cheesy ” at times, we love this show. It is fun to watch. Hoping it comesback for Season 2
My wife and I both love it despite the dramatizations. We both went to Sun Records tour and live a few miles from Tupelo.
We fans have been spreading the word and I’m sure as more music lovers hear of it the ratings will skyrocket!
Give it a season 2 and you’ll see.
I love this show. Please continue making more episodes.
Please please please bring Sun Records for at least a 2nd season.
Finally a show worth watching!!!
I really enjoy watching this show maybe if it came on around 8 or 9 pm instead of 10 pm more people would watch it. I really hope CMT will give it another chance and more people will watch this show. It’s a great story.
Love it!!!!
Love music history….very educational….2nd season. Is an absolute must….5 stars……..
I’m a huge rockabilly fan and I don’t need another documentary and that’s what makes this program so FUN! I love it, I love the throwback, and I can’t believe season 1 is over already. Bring on Season 2!!!!!
Loved it Please renew for Season 2 Fun to watch
Good show but NOT very factual at all.
Still I’m hoping for another season,meanwhile though the writers need to bone up on the TRUTH!
We were disappointed that Sun Records was not on tonight. We certainly hope it is renewed as it is one of the few programs on television for people over 30. We lived the era and loved it.
I would very much like to see this series continue. Very enjoyable!!
I really hope they do a season 2. I loved this show. And was upset that the season ended already.