Emmy-nominated actress and transgender advocate Jen Richards is joining Nashvillein a recurring role for Season 5, TVGuide.com has learned.
TVGuide.com previously reported that Nashville was looking to add a trans character to work closely with Juliette (Hayden Panettiere).
Richards is the first out transgender actor to appear on CMT.
Richards will play Allyson Del Lago, a “tough but understanding physical therapist who helps a series regular through one of their most difficult challenges,” according to an announcement from CMT.