There's something about Southern women that is so unique yet so universal. Strong southern women are allowed to be soft and feminine and have a sense of humor. But what I love about Southern women in particular is their universality.

Constance Elaine "Connie" Britton (née Womack; born March 6 1967) is an American actress singer and producer. Let's put it this way: These days my singing is better than my Chinese. Britton played seasoned prostitute Laurel opposite Cooper Lawrence who played Joan.

Constance Elaine "Connie" Britton (née Womack; born March 6 1967) is an American actress singer and producer. She plays the leading role of Rayna Jaymes in the ABC musical drama series Nashville for which Connie Britton was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama in 2012.