One of this fall’s most anticipated new shows for ABC’s upcoming 2025-2026 television season is yet another 9-1-1 spinoff series, this one set in Nashville. With 9-1-1: Lone Star wrapping up earlier this year, the Ryan Murphy-produced universe is looking to add another show to its roster and I’m sure we’re bound to see a few crossovers between this one and the parent series, which will return for a ninth season. What happens when you blend heart-pounding drama with a voice straight out of Music City? You get a plot twist no one saw coming—a country star belting it out right in the middle of a primetime rescue show. That’s exactly what’s happening on 911, where a new face from Nashville is turning up the volume in more ways than one. Let’s dive into why this casting move has fans buzzing, the backstory behind the voice, and how this musical twist could change the dynamic of one of TV’s most gripping shows.
Former Grey’s Anatomy star Jessica Capshaw is one of the leads of 9-1-1: Nashville and while chatting with TVLine she revealed that she’s very excited for the series and is “game for anything,” even singing! The interviewer asked her specifically if she’d be down to sing since Nashville is famous for its robust musical history and Capshaw said she’d love to.
One of this fall’s most anticipated new shows for ABC’s upcoming 2025-2026 television season is yet another 9-1-1 spinoff series, this one set in Nashville. With 9-1-1: Lone Star wrapping up earlier this year, the Ryan Murphy-produced universe is looking to add another show to its roster and I’m sure we’re bound to see a few crossovers between this one and the parent series, which will return for a ninth season.
Former Grey’s Anatomy star Jessica Capshaw is one of the leads of 9-1-1: Nashville and while chatting with TVLine she revealed that she’s very excited for the series and is “game for anything,” even singing! The interviewer asked her specifically if she’d be down to sing since Nashville is famous for its robust musical history and Capshaw said she’d love to.
Long-time fans of Grey’s Anatomy will recall that Capshaw participated in the show’s divisive musical episode from season 7. And speaking of Grey’s Anatomy, the actress revealed that she’s still close with many of its cast members, namely Camilla Luddington who she still talks to regularly. Funnily enough, during ABC’s 2025-2026 television season, new episodes of 9-1-1: Nashville will be followed by new episodes of Grey’s Anatomy, which will be entering its 22nd season! The interview clip is quite informative actually for anyone eager to know more about who Capshaw will be playing.
Her character is named Blythe Sharpe, wife to Chris O’Donnell’s character Captain Don Sharpe. They have one son together, Ryan, who works with his dad, a veteran firefighter. Don is also a former rodeo rider and Capshaw says the couple are involved in the horse-racing business. The actress revealed that she grew up around horses and rode all the time. Her daughters are also quite comfortable with them, though Capshaw doesn’t entirely confirm if she did any actual riding on the show, it does sound like she’s open to it!
Anyone familiar with the 9-1-1 universe knows that the storylines are often very over-the-top, featuring everything from a tsunami, a blackout, a cruise ship debacle, and so much more. The fact Capshaw says she’s willing to do anything bodes well for her time on the show, though she’s no stranger to these kinds of broadcast television disasters given her time on Grey’s Anatomy.
Described as a “high-octane procedural,” the latest series in this universe will follow a “family saga of power and glamour.” Besides Capshaw and O’Donnell, the series will also star LeAnn Rimes and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.
