Series synopsis
Sun Records is an American drama television series that premiered on CMT on February 23, 2017. It ended on April 13, 2017. It stars Dustin Ingram, Jennifer Holland, Keir O'Donnell and Castro Coleman.
The untold story of nothing less than the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. Guided by Sam Phillips, young musicians like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis combined the styles of hillbilly country with the 1950s R&B sound created by artists like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Fats Domino and Ike Turner, and changed the course of music forever.
Premise
The untold story of nothing less than the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. Guided by Sam Phillips, young musicians like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis combined the styles of hillbilly country with the 1950s R&B sound created by artists like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Fats Domino and Ike Turner, and changed the course of music forever.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dustin Ingram as Carl Perkins
- Jennifer Holland as Becky Phillips
- Keir O'Donnell as Dewey Phillips
- Castro Coleman as B.B. King
- Drake Milligan as Elvis Presley
- Billy Gardell as Colonel Parker
- Pokey LaFarge as Hank Snow
- Kerry Holliday as Ike Turner
Supporting cast
- Christian Lees as Jerry Lee Lewis
- Jonah Lees as Jimmy Swaggart
- Kevin Fonteyene as Johnny Cash
- Margaret Anne Florence as Marion Keisker
- Chad Michael Murray as Sam Phillips
- AlexAnn Hopkins as Trixie
- Kevin Fonteyne as Johnny Cash
Guest cast
- Trevor Donovan as Eddy Arnold
- Chase Wainscott as Knox Phillips
- Dan Johnson as Steve Sholes
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 23, 2017 | April 13, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
706 Union Sam Phillips moves his family to Memphis to open a recording studio to look for his first hit musical act, but instead rekindles a steamy affair. Young Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash struggle at home. |
February 23, 2017 |
| 2 |
Outta the Groove Sam records B.B. King, but his new label struggles. Elvis is inspired by African-American music, but is chastised by his family and girlfriend for crossing racial lines. We meet cousins Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart. |
March 2, 2017 |
| 3 |
Record Man Blues Sam can’t find the follow-up hit to Ike Turner’s “Rocket 88.” Colonel Tom Parker’s conniving ways are exposed. Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart have their eye on the same girl. |
March 9, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CMT |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 23, 2017 |
| Last aired | April 13, 2017 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 22:00:00 |