Will the music play on for Sun Records? The CMT TV show recently finished its first season, but what about a second? If renewed, would you keep watching the series?
Based on real events, the music drama follows record producer Sam Phillips (Chad Michael Murray) as he shepherds young musicians Johnny Cash (Kevin Fonteyne), Elvis Presley (Drake Milligan), Carl Perkins (Dustin Ingram) and Jerry Lee Lewis (Christian Lees). The cast also includes Trevor Donovan, Keir O’Donnell, Jennifer Holland, Margaret Anne Florence, and Kerry D. Holliday.
The chances of a renewal for Sun Records are uncertain. The show premiered to a decent rating (for a CMT show) of 0.20 in the 18-49 demo and 971,000 viewers. However, the ratings fell considerably over the course of the eight episodes.
Overall, season one averaged a rating of 0.13 in the 18-49 demo and 585,000 viewers. That’s a considerable drop for a new series on a network that is new to scripted programming. Will CMT risk another season? For now, we’ll have to wait and see.
What do you think? Have you seen Sun Records? Do you think the show should be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Would you watch?
5/5 update: CMT has decided there won’t be a second season of Sun Records. Details here.
Yes, yes,yes! We want more of Sun Records! Everyone I have told about it loves it. Was waiting for episode 9 tonight.
Please renew
No don’t cancel it, it’s the only music themed show that’s any good. It sucks that it’s not on tonight!
I would definitely watch Sun Records! I LOVED it!!! I will be SO upset if there is not a second season!!! My husband and I LOVED it!
I would definitely watch the second season. Love this series!
It was a great season. If it viewed at an earlier time there’d be no question of even better ratings. Many people planned to view it until they saw it didn’t come on TV until 10:00 pm Eastern Time and said they’d wait for the reruns if viewed earlier. Me – I didn’t miss a single episode, nor would I next time.
I am waiting for season 2. Please don’t let me down!
We love the show. Really hope it is renewed. Shame on CMT if it isn’t.
I would love the series to carry on. Really miss not watching Sun Records tonight.
renew renew renew
I would definitely watch a second season – please renew!!!
Bring this back for Season 2!!! Love Sun Records!!!
Yes, please renew it. It captures the feeling of the beginnings of rock ‘n roll in Memphis with great performances.
Yes. I would definitely keep watching it. Love the acting and music.
Yes! I learned so much and enjoyed the wonderful actors/actresses. Please keep it coming!