Luke Grimes is ready to welcome viewers back to the world of the Dutton family. The actor, known worldwide for his role as Kayce Dutton on the hit series Yellowstone, is now leading his own show. The new CBS drama, Marshals, is set to premiere this Sunday, March 1, 2026 .
But fans who have followed Grimes’ music career might be wondering about one thing. Will Kayce Dutton show off his singing voice in the new series? The answer is no. And Grimes has a very clear reason why.
The actor, who released his self-titled debut album in March 2024 and is preparing to drop his sophomore album REDBIRD on April 3, 2026, recently opened up about keeping his two careers separate . While his song “Haunted” is featured in the show, his character will not be singing on screen.
Luke Grimes Confirms His Character’s Focus Remains on Marshal Duty
Luke Grimes has built a name for himself in two different entertainment worlds. He is the serious, quiet cowboy on television. He is also a rising country music artist with a growing fanbase. When he steps onto the set of Marshals, however, he leaves his guitar behind.
In interviews leading up to the premiere, Grimes explained that Kayce Dutton is in a very different place now. The character has left the Yellowstone Ranch behind. He is now part of an elite unit of U.S. Marshals in Montana. His job is dangerous. His mind is focused on the job and his family .
According to Grimes, having Kayce break into song would not feel real to the story. The show is grounded in the reality of a man dealing with his past as a Navy SEAL and his present as a law enforcement officer. Singing does not fit the moment.
The actor shared that Marshals is very different from Yellowstone. It has a quicker pace. There is more action . The showrunner, Spencer Hudnut, who worked on SEAL Team, wants to show the cost of doing such a dangerous job . When you are running into danger every day, you do not have time to perform on stage.
Grimes also admitted that he was hesitant to return to the character at first. Kayce’s story ended on a good note in Yellowstone. He was happy with his wife Monica and son Tate . But when Hudnut explained the vision for a “non-traditional procedural,” Grimes changed his mind. He realized they could explore Kayce’s background as a SEAL, something the original show never fully covered .
The Music Connection: “Haunted” Sets the Tone Without Forcing the Voice
Just because Luke Grimes is not singing on screen does not mean his music is absent from Marshals. On February 27, 2026, he released a new song called “Haunted.” The track is featured in the CBS series .
The song is important because it matches the show’s mood. Written by Grimes, Dave Cobb, and Jessie Jo Dillon, “Haunted” talks about doubt, memory, and the weight of the past . This fits Kayce Dutton perfectly. He is a man dealing with loss, duty, and the ghosts of his former life.
The sparse instrumentation and Grimes’ steady baritone give the song a quiet intensity . It is the kind of music that plays in the background as viewers watch Kayce ride through Montana or struggle with the psychological cost of his job.
Grimes called this a rare moment where his two creative worlds meet . But he is careful to keep them separate. The music supports the show. It does not take it over.
Riley Green Joins the Cast While Luke Grimes Stays Behind the Badge
Another reason Kayce Dutton will not sing might be because there is already a country singer in the cast. Riley Green is joining Marshals as a recurring character .
Green, a good friend of Luke Grimes, plays a former Navy SEAL named Garrett. In the show, Garrett shows up at the ranch looking for help from Kayce and another character named Cal, played by Logan Marshall-Green. He hopes to deal with the demons from his past .
Grimes actually helped Green land the role. The two were writing a song together in Nashville when Green mentioned he wanted to try acting. Grimes had an idea right away .
“Riley and I were writing a song together in Nashville and he said, ‘I want to try some acting,’” Grimes recalled. “And a little light bulb went off above my head and I was like, ‘Oh, you should totally come do this show with me. What a perfect way in for you.’”
Grimes called the situation a win-win. It gave Green a great first acting job, and it brought a talented musician into the Marshals cast . Grimes also praised Green’s acting, saying he was “amazing” and a “very, very good” actor .
Green was excited about the chance. He said being on set with his buddy Luke Grimes made the experience even more memorable .
What to Expect From Marshals
Marshals picks up about one year after the end of Yellowstone. Kayce Dutton has left the ranch and his role as Livestock Commissioner. He now works with a team of U.S. Marshals .
The official synopsis explains that Kayce combines his cowboy skills with his Navy SEAL training. He and his teammates bring “range justice” to Montana. They must balance the high psychological cost of the job with their duty to their families .
For Kayce, family means his son Tate (Brecken Merrill) and his friends from the Broken Rock reservation, Mo (Mo Brings Plenty) and Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) . Notably, Kayce’s wife Monica (Kelsey Asbille) is missing from the promotional material. This has led fans to wonder about her fate .
The cast also includes new faces. Logan Marshall-Green plays Pete Calvin, a friend from Kayce’s military days . Arielle Kebbel, Ash Santos, and Tatanka Means play Kayce’s fellow marshals . Brett Cullen plays Harry Gifford, the head of the Montana Marshals unit .
The show was originally titled Y: Marshals. The title was later shortened to just Marshals. Grimes joked that the old title “sounded like a question” . He also explained that once you see Kayce on screen, it is clear the show exists in the Yellowstone world. The “Y” was no longer needed .
How to Watch Marshals
Marshals premieres on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on CBS .
For viewers who prefer streaming, episodes will be available on Paramount+ the day after they air .
Global release details are as follows:
- USA: Sunday, March 1, 8 p.m. ET on CBS, streaming next day on Paramount+
- UK: Available on Paramount+ (check local listings for specific availability)
- Canada: Available on Paramount+
- Australia: Available on Paramount+
- India: Available on JioCinema (in partnership with Paramount+ content)
- Worldwide: Available in regions where Paramount+ operates, typically the day after the U.S. broadcast
The show airs as part of CBS’s Sunday night lineup, followed by Tracker at 9 p.m. and Watson at 10 p.m. .
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Luke Grimes is proud of what the team has built with Marshals. He told Entertainment Weekly that the idea pitched to him was “very, very good and very interesting.” He believes it will rope the audience in just like it roped him in .
He also understands that fans of Yellowstone might be nervous. They loved the original show. Grimes wants them to give this new series a chance. He describes it as having a lot of action and a quicker pace .
“I hope you like it, that’s what I would say. I hope the original fans will still like it.”
For now, viewers can enjoy Luke Grimes the actor on their screens. They can also enjoy Luke Grimes the singer on their playlists. The two will remain separate, just the way he thinks Kayce Dutton would want it.
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