Empire stars (from left): Trai Byers, Taraji Henson, Terrence Howard, Jussie Smollett and Bryshere Gray.
Empire - hit TV series sets out to conquer music industry
Show's creators hope its success on TV turns its stars into viable musical artists
Empire stars (from left): Trai Byers, Taraji Henson, Terrence Howard, Jussie Smollett and Bryshere Gray.