Sam Palladio will always be part of Nashville history – but his next chapter might be his most exciting yet.

In this episode, Sam takes us back to the role that brought him from London to Music City and turned him into Gunnar Scott on Nashville. He shares the stories behind the Scarlett and Gunnar songs fans still love, the cast’s sold-out reunion tours and why the series continues to find new audiences more than a decade later.

Sam also shares a heartfelt tribute to Hayden Panettiere, remembering her extraordinary talent, the friendship they formed and how she took him under her wing when he first moved to the U.S. to film Nashville.

Then, the conversation turns to the Sam Palladio fans haven’t heard before.

With “Burberry Jacket,” “Glitter” and the upcoming “Midnight Chess Club,” Sam is stepping beyond the sound fans know and embracing the British indie-pop and rock influences that shaped him. He opens up about finally finding his own musical lane, the new album taking shape and why this era feels different from everything that came before it.

Sam also talks about grief, losing his mother and his beloved dog River, and how creating music for the people he has lost continues to propel him forward.

This episode has the Nashville nostalgia fans will always love—and a fascinating first look at the Sam Palladio era no one saw coming.

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