ABC Presents Nashville VR Experiences

BURBANK: As part of its On the Record digital series, ABC is introducing Nashville-themed virtual-reality experiences set at the Bluebird Café, one of country music’s most storied listening rooms.

On the Record is a documentary web series focused on the original songs performed on the series Nashville, from their inception to their on-air premieres. As part of the On the Record series, ABC shot three “In the Round” musical performances with cast members and singer-songwriters from Nashville, as well as a performance scene from the show featuring Layla (Aubrey Peeples) and Avery (Jonathan Jackson). The Nashville: On the Record VR “In the Round at the Bluebird” episodes feature performances by Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jaida Dreyer, Jackson, Chris Carmack, Sam Palladio, Levi Hummon, Lennon and Maisy Stella and more. The experience can be accessed on ABC.com/VR and via Littlstar’s app for headsets, mobile, Apple TV and the web.

“If music is the heart of our show, then the Bluebird Café is its soul,” said Dawn Soler, the senior VP of music at ABC Television. “Its signature ‘In the Round’ format is what makes it so unique. Singer-songwriters pull up chairs and perform in a circle in the middle of the café. They play, sing, tell stories, and basically just have fun with the music, the audience and with each other. With this VR experience, fans will literally be at the center of it all. It’s a perfect format for virtual reality and a natural extension of On the Record.”

“As storytellers, we strive to create a world rich with characters and stories that fans will want to completely loose themselves in,” said Chris Thomes, the VP of Digital Media Studios for Disney|ABC Television Group. “Nashville fans love the music, and with VR, we can bring that world to life for them in a way that is completely authentic and immersive.”

All original music is released by ABC Studios, Lionsgate and ABC Music Lounge in association with Big Machine Records. Nashville, which stars Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere, airs on ABC on Wednesdays at 10 p.m.