Jonathan Jackson first appeared as Lucky Spencer on ABC daytime drama General Hospital on October 27, 1993. Five Emmy Awards and 21 years later, Jackson's career is still on an upward trajectory with a starring role in primetime and a brand new album.
Jackson plays Avery Barkley in Nashville, currently in its third season on ABC. Avery fell in love with feisty country music diva Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) but dumped her after learning she had sex with slimy Edgehill boss Jeff Fordham (Oliver Hudson). Avery hit the bottle and his life fell apart, and now he's dealing with the fact that Juliette is pregnant with his baby. In a recent episode, the troubled character alters the verses to "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World," changing the tune from a happy love song into a bitter breakup ditty, showing off Jackson's range as both an actor and singer. As Avery's downward spiral continues, Jackson is turning in one mesmerizing performance after another.
