MADDIE RUNS AWAY FROM HOME, ON "NASHVILLE," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

Thomas Rhett Guest Stars as Himself and Performs His Chart-Topping Hit, "Die a Happy Man"

"Didn't Expect It to Go Down This Way " - Thomas Rhett guest stars as himself, performing his #1 hit, "Die a Happy Man," in this all-new episode. Rayna and Deacon are distraught when Maddie runs away from home, and Juliette is threatened by Avery's connection to Layla. Luke is forced to find a new artist when Riff disappears, and Autumn drives a wedge between Gunnar and Scarlett, on "Nashville," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.

"Nashville" stars Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes, Clare Bowen as Scarlett O'Connor, Chris Carmack as Will Lexington, Will Chase as Luke Wheeler, Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne, Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley, Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott, Maisy Stella as Daphne Conrad, Lennon Stella as Maddie Conrad and Aubrey Peeples as Layla Grant.

Guest starring are Jessy Schram as Cash Gray, David Alford as Bucky Dawes, Mark Collie as Frankie Gray, Ed Amatrudo as Glenn Goodman, Thomas Rhett as himself and Alicia Witt as Autumn Chase.

"Didn't Expect It to Go Down This Way" was written by Paul Keables and directed by Mike Listo.

"Nashville" is executive produced by Dee Johnson ("Boss," "The Good Wife"), Callie Khouri ("Thelma & Louise"), and Steve Buchanan. The series is produced by Lionsgate, ABC Studios, and Opry Entertainment and is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format with 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG, D, L parental guideline.