Hayden Panettiere Earned 11 Real-Life Country Hits When She Starred On “Nashville” – Hear Every One
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Hayden Panettiere was best known as an actress, with roles in films and TV series such as Remember the Titans and Heroes. But she was a talented singer as well, who often contributed music to the projects she worked on, such as The Dust Factory and Tiger Cruise.
She also recorded the song “I Still Believe” for the Disney film Cinderella III: A Twist in Time. Additionally, Hayden covered the classic Disney song “Cruella De Vil” for the album Disneymania 5.
Hayden’s experience as a singer and actress made her the perfect person to play fictional country artist Juliette Barnes on the TV series Nashville. She recorded her own songs for the show and its accompanying season soundtracks.
Juliette’s performances always stood out on Nashville, and fans thoroughly enjoyed them. 11 of the songs Hayden recorded as Juliette earned a place on the real-life Hot Country Songs chart during her run on the show.
We wanted to revisit those 11 songs today, in honor of Hayden, who passed away on August 16, 2026, at the age of 36. She was an extraordinarily talented performer who will never be forgotten…
“Telescope”
“Telescope” was one of only a few songs Hayden Panettiere released as a true single during her time on Nashville. The track was featured on the show’s first season.
Hayden took “Telescope” to the 36th spot on the Hot Country Songs chart. It also peaked at #33 on the Country Airplay chart.
“Love Like Mine”
“Love Like Mine” was featured in Season 1, Episode 1 of Nashville. It introduced viewers to Hayden as Juliette, and they became fast fans.
The song reached the 43rd spot on the Hot Country Songs chart, proving that Hayden had the power to make waves in country music in real life, too.
“Undermine”
“Undermine,” and the rest of the songs featured in this list, were never released as a single. They charted on their own, proving just how much Nashville fans loved them.
Hayden sang “Undermine” with her co-star Charles “Chip” Esten, who played Deacon Claybourne. The track, which came from the show’s first season, reached the 35th spot on the Hot Country Songs chart.
“Wrong Song”
Another unforgettable duet from Season 1 of Nashville was “Wrong Song.” Hayden performed the track with Connie Britton, who played her onscreen rival, Rayna James.
“Wrong Song” reached the 39th spot on the Hot Country Songs chart, making it one of Hayden’s most successful songs from the show.
“For Your Glory”
Also featured on Season 1 of Nashville, “For Your Glory” was another hit for Hayden Panettiere when she played Juliette. The touching track reached the 46th spot on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Out of everything Hayden recorded for Nashville, this song is one of the most challenging ones to get through without tearing up.
“Boys And Buses”
Season 1 of Nashville made quite a splash, as well as its music. “Boys and Buses” was another one of Hayden’s songs from the inaugural season that managed to find a home on the Hot Country Songs chart, where it peaked at the 44th position.
Were you one of the listeners who helped it land there?
“I’m A Girl”
“I’m a Girl” was another Season 1 song that was a hit for Hayden Panettiere. This tune reached the 43rd spot on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Clearly, Juliette (and therefore, Hayden) had some of the best songs on the show.
“Consider Me”
Another song from Season 1 of Nashville to be featured in this list is “Consider Me.” Hayden took the stunning track to #37 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
“Consider Me” was a more subdued song from the usually fiery Juliette, which is what made it a standout in her catalog.
“Nothing In This World Will Ever Break My Heart Again”
The last song from Season 1 of Nashville to chart for Hayden Panettiere was “Nothing in This World Will Ever Break My Heart Again,” which Juliette performed during the season finale. She dedicated the song to her mother, Jolene, following her death in the previous episode.
In real life, “Nothing in This World Will Ever Break My Heart Again” reached the 41st spot on the Hot Country Songs chart.
“Don’t Put Dirt On My Grave Just Yet”
“Don’t Put Dirt on My Grave Just Yet” was the most popular track Hayden recorded for Nashville. The song was first featured in Season 2, Episode 13, when Juliette sang it solo. The song continued to play a pivotal role throughout the season, and Juliette later sang it as a duet with Luke Wheeler (played by Will Chase).
“Don’t Put Dirt on My Grave Just Yet” peaked at #34 on the Hot Country Songs chart. To this day, it’s often cited as Hayden’s best song from the show.
“He Ain’t Gonna Change”
The 11th and final song that charted for Hayden during her time on Nashville was “He Ain’t Gonna Change.” She performed the song as a duet with Connie Britton (Rayna) in the 17th episode of Season 2.
The ladies catapulted “He Ain’t Gonna Change” to the 50th spot on the Hot Country Songs chart in real life.
Hayden Panettiere Also Sang “Crazy” On Nashville
Of course, Hayden Panettiere performed far more songs on Nashville than the 11 listed above. Those songs are just the ones that earned a place on the Hot Country Songs chart.
She also recorded a solo cover of Patsy Cline‘s “Crazy” and a duet version with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler. Neither recording charted, but her duet with Steven remains one of the most memorable moments from the show. Revisit it below.
Rest in peace, Hayden Panettiere…
