Get to Know Deacon
Meet Deacon Claybourne (played by Charles Esten)It’s hard to imagine Rayna Jaymes on stage without Deacon at her side. Twenty years ago the two teamed up as songwriters. She became a star and he became her band leader. At that time, they were also a romantic couple but there’s a reason that Rayna and Deacon couldn’t stay together: Deacon has demons that make a stable relationship impossible.
For the past twelve years, their partnership has been strictly professional, and Deacon has always been there whenever Rayna needed him. He’s loyal, talented and also self-destructive, unable to claim the solo success that could await... if he were ever to go his own way.
For the past twelve years, their partnership has been strictly professional, and Deacon has always been there whenever Rayna needed him. He’s loyal, talented and also self-destructive, unable to claim the solo success that could await... if he were ever to go his own way.
Deacon's Music
"Back Home" Deacon's song moves Juliette to tears
"Papa Writes to Johnny" Deacon performs at the Bluebird Cafe
"No One Will Ever Love You" Rayna and Deacon hit a chord
Deacon's Musical Influences
Hank Williams, Lefty Frizzell, Merle Haggard
Behind the Scenes with Chip Esten
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