Russell Dickerson to Guest on 9-1-1: Nashville
The country singer will appear in the Thursday, Nov. 5 episode "In Cold Blood" alongside LeAnn Rimes.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Country
Country singer Russell Dickerson will make a guest appearance on ABC's 9-1-1: Nashville in the episode "In Cold Blood," airing Thursday, Nov. 5. He will share scenes with LeAnn Rimes, who plays Dixie Bennings on the series.
Why it matters
The appearance gives Dickerson a visible acting credit on a network drama and gives viewers in the United States a new reason to tune in to the series. It also follows his earlier appearance in the season three finale of Call Me Kat in 2023.
The episode airs Thursday, Nov. 5, and marks Dickerson's second known television acting appearance, following the 2023 Call Me Kat season three finale. The source does not detail how many scenes he will appear in or what role he plays.
The players
Russell Dickerson
Russell Dickerson is a country singer making a guest appearance on 9-1-1: Nashville.
LeAnn Rimes
LeAnn Rimes is a country singer who plays Dixie Bennings on 9-1-1: Nashville and shares scenes with Dickerson in the episode.
The details
Dickerson will appear in the episode "In Cold Blood," where he shares scenes with LeAnn Rimes, who plays Dixie on the series. Rimes welcomed him and offered advice during filming, and the episode synopsis centers on a figure known as The Pharaoh targeting a flight carrying Dixie. Dickerson suggested fans could see more acting from him in the future.
Timeline
2023: Dickerson appears in the season three finale of Call Me Kat.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026: "In Cold Blood" airs with Dickerson's guest appearance.
Industry Dynamics
Dickerson's 9-1-1: Nashville appearance extends a pattern of country artists taking guest roles on network scripted series, following his 2023 season three finale appearance on Call Me Kat. Such crossovers give music artists broadcast exposure to television audiences that their concert and streaming audiences may not reach.
Viewers can watch Dickerson's guest appearance when the "In Cold Blood" episode airs Thursday, Nov. 5 on ABC. The episode will show him sharing scenes with LeAnn Rimes, which gives fans of either artist a specific installment to watch.
The takeaway
Country artists who take guest roles on network dramas can reach television audiences beyond their music fanbase. Viewers following either Dickerson or Rimes can check the Thursday, Nov. 5 broadcast for the crossover episode.
What happens next
The "In Cold Blood" episode of 9-1-1: Nashville airs Thursday, Nov. 5, when Dickerson's guest appearance is scheduled.
Further reading
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