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There were reportedly big plans in store for a sixth season of Yellowstone. Musician Cory Asbury has revealed to Taste of Country that he was set to join the drama’s cast during season six as a long-lost Dutton Brother.

A western drama series from creators John Linson and Taylor Sheridan, Yellowstone stars Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille, Brecken Merrill, Forrie Smith, Denim Richards, Ian Bohen, Finn Little, Ryan Bingham, Gil Birmingham, Mo Brings Plenty, Wendy Moniz, Jen Landon, Kathryn Kelly. The season also features Josh Lucas, Jacki Weaver, Kylie Rogers, Kyle Red Silverstein, Rob Kirkland, Kai Caster, Lainey Wilson, Lilli Kay and Dawn Olivieri. The story centers on the Dutton family, led by patriarch John Dutton (Costner), who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and America’s first national park.

The article teased that “a new Dutton brother means John and his wife put a child up for adoption at some point, or John Dutton fathered a child with a different woman (making this new character a half-brother).”

Asbury said he was bummed that the Paramount Network series was cancelled with his role along with it.

As for the return of Yellowstone season five, Deadline reports that the series will resume production in late spring in order to make its November 2024 return date. No word on when viewers will see the sequel series.

What do you think? Do you enjoy the series? Did you want to see a sixth season of Yellowstone?