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'We're back!': Nashville cast reunites at table read for season five as drama moves to CMT after ABC cancellation

Published: 19:17 EST, 1 September 2016 | Updated: 22:27 EST, 1 September 2016

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It was cancelled by ABC back in May, before being picked up by CMT a month later.

And the cast of country music drama Nashville are back together as they get to work on season five, according to a photo shared by CMT Twitter feed.

'There's no better place to kick off the season than in a room full of our favorite people! ❤️ #NashvilleCMT,' read a tweet from the newly-created account.

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'A room full of our favorite people!': On Thursday, Nashville's official Twitter account revealed that season five has started production, sharing a photo with stars Maisy Stella and Charles Esten

In the snap, a few of the show's stars, including Lennon, 17, and Maisy, 12, Stella, Charles Esten, 50, and Chris Carmack, 35, are seen in a fit of laughter as they look over their scripts.

The group is pictured at a table read for the show, which was saved after a fan social media campaign.

The show is set to air on its new network home in January.

Work: Another photo showed a yellow script with the words 'table read' stamped across it

'It's the day we've been waiting for, #Nashies... WE'RE BACK! #NashvilleCMT,' read another photo.

A yellow script takes front and center of the picture, with the words 'table read' stamped across it.

The booklet gave away the episode's title; The Wayfaring Stranger, as well as who would be behind the camera.

Nashville creator Callie Khouri will direct the episode, which was written by Edward Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz.

Love anticipation: In yet another snap, the social media team excited the fans of one of the show's most popular couples, sharing copies for actors Clare Bowen and Sam Palladio

In yet another snap, the social media team excited the fans of one of the show's most popular couples.

'Alright #Scunner fans, what do we think Season 5 has in store for these two?! #NashvilleCMT,' read the tweet, followed by the handles of Clare Bowen and Sam Palladio.

Australian actress Clare, 32, plays Scarlett O'Connor, one-half of the duo, The Exes, while UK native Sam, 29, portrays on-off-boyfriend Gunnar Scott.

Will it or won't it? Since season one, the fan-obsessed show faced noise of whether or not it would reach another season, ultimately hitting a halt at the end of season four

Since season one, the fan-obsessed show faced noise of whether or not it would reach another season, ultimately hitting a halt at the end of season four.

But Nashville's dedicated viewers made their voices heard, and CMT picked up where ABC left off.

Popular star Will Chase, 45, who played country superstar and Connie Britton's once-love interest, will not return to the series, according to Entertainment Weekly.

Gone: Popular star Will Chase, 45, who played country superstar and Connie Britton's once-love interest, will not return to the series. He is pictured on August 11 in New York

Hayden Panettiere, 27, who plays diva singer Juliette Barnes and Connie Britton, 49, who plays vocal legend Rayna James, were not pictured at Thursday's table read.

Like her character on the show, Hayden has been dealing with postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter Kaya, nearly two.

EW reports that she is still set to star.

Still participating: Hayden Panettiere, 27, who has been open about her battle with postpartum depression like her Nashville character, is reported to return to her role. She is pictured on November 7 in LA

Connie, whom fans embraced as Rayna, will reportedly enjoy season five as her last.

With a 22 episode season order, the star of the show has only signed up for 10 episodes on the new season.

A source revealed to the site that there is hope that she will take part in more.

Nashville will air on Thursdays beginning with a two-hour premiere on January 5 on CMT.

Up in the air: Connie Britton, 49, whom fans embraced as Rayna, will reportedly enjoy season five as her last, while the show is hoping to have her sign on for more than just 10 episodes. She is pictured in DC on June 13