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Nashville star Lennon Stella poses with her prom date Wes Theriau and her younger sister Maisy backstage at the St. Jude Country Music Marathon & Half Marathon Post Race Concert on Saturday evening (April 26) at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

Lennon, 14, left her high school prom early to make it to the concert on time and perform for the crowd with her little sister and on-screen dad Charles Esten.

Also in attendance at the concert were the show’s stars Clare Bowen, Sam Palladio, Chaley Rose, and Chris Carmack.

“I just left prom to go sing at Bridgestone Arena, then went back to prom! So Hannah Montana of me haha. #reallifedisney,” Lennon tweeted.

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The stars of Nashville will be hitting the road for a three city tour starting next month!

Unfortunately, the two leading ladies Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere won’t be making it out on the road, but we will get to see Charles Esten (Deacon), Clare Bowen (Scarlett), Jonathan Jackson (Avery), Sam Palladio (Gunnar) and Chris Carmack (Will). Also joining for just the New York date will be Will Chase (Luke Wheeler).

“We’re thrilled to have an opportunity to showcase our artists in a live setting where fans can enjoy the music from the show in a more intimate setting,” said Dawn Soler, senior vp TV Music at ABC Entertainment Group. “Each song is a crucial part of our storyline and each week our multitalented actors are able to breathe life into the story by performing these wonderful lyrical works.”

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Hayden Panettiere is all smiles while attending The Highway presents The Music of Nashville at the SiriusXM Music City Theatre in the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (December 11) in Nashville, Tenn.

The 24-year-old actress was joined by her co-stars Sam Palladio, Charles Esten, Will Chase, Jonathan Jackson, and Chaley Rose as they discussed recording music for their hit ABC show.

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Hayden was just nominated for a 2014 Golden Globe award in the Best Supporting Actress in a Television Show category for her work on Nashville. Congrats, Hayden!

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Bates Motel star Freddie Highmore poses with a group of fellow actors while attending the second day of the Variety Emmy Studio on Thursday (May 30) at Palihouse in West Hollywood, Calif.

The 21-year-old actor was joined on the Supporting Actor in a Drama Series panel by Boardwalk Empire‘s Jack Huston, The Walking Dead‘s David Morrissey, Nashville‘s Charles Esten, Mad Men‘s Vincent Kartheiser, and Breaking Bad‘s Dean Norris.

Also at the studio that day for the Leading Actor in a Drama Series panel: Rectify‘s Aden Young, Elementary‘s Jonny Lee Miller, Sons of Anarchy‘s Charlie Hunnam, Shameless‘ William H. Macy, and The Americans‘ Matthew Rhys.

FYI: Freddie is wearing Levi’s jeans.

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Connie Britton glams up the red carpet at the 2013 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner held at the Washington Hilton on Saturday (April 27) in Washington, D.C.

The 46-year-old actress met up with her Nashville co-star Charles Esten at the ABC News, Yahoo! News, and Univision cocktail reception before the dinner.

Connie and Charles are sitting at the ABC/ABC News table along with co-star Hayden Panettiere and some other ABC stars!

FYI: Connie is wearing a Temperley London dress, Jimmy Choo shoes, Kwiat jewels, and a Foley + Corinna bag.

Hayden Panettiere is cute and chic while attending the 2013 PaleyFest Panel for her show Nashville at the Saban Theatre on Saturday (March 9) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 23-year-old actress was joined by her co-stars Connie Britton, Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Sam Palladio, and Jonathan Jackson.

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Earlier in the week, Hayden posted a pic of herself and tweeted, “Adore this man! #chipesten.” Check out the pic below!

Hayden is scheduled to make an appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Friday, March 15!

FYI: Hayden is wearing Koolaburra “Katelyn” boots.

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Hayden Panettiere and Connie Britton share a smile as they talk about their upcoming show Nashville during a panel at the 2012 Summer Television Critics of America tour on Friday (July 27) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 22-year-old actress and her 45-year-old co-star were joined by their castmates Clare Bowen and Charles Eston on the panel.

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Nashville is a family drama about a fading superstar who is forced to team up with a teen sensation or face the loss of her tour. The show premieres October 10 at 10/9c on ABC!

FYI: Hayden looked gorgeous in an Alice + Olivia dress, J Brand jacket, and Christian Louboutin shoes. Connie rocked a Dolce&Gabbana dress and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.

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