ABC Music Lounge's "Nashville"-inspired docu-web series, "On the Record," is live at www.abc.com/musiclounge with the original songs "Consider Me," co-written by songwriters Ashley Monroe and Brendan Benson, and "I'm a Girl," co-written by Mallory Hope, Shane Stevens and Matthew West. Hayden Panettiere performs both songs as country-music singing sensation Juliette Barnes.
In each installment of this week's web series, "On the Record: Consider Me" and "On the Record: I'm a Girl," fans have the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes with the songs' writers, co-writers and music producer as they discuss their process, and to enjoy intimate interviews with show creator/executive producer CALLIE KHOURI.
"This really feels like a song that Juliette would write for Deacon," said Khouri regarding the soft ballad, "Consider Me."
For the girl anthem "I'm a Girl," music producer Michael Knox shares how he was happy to lend his edge and rock influence to push the song along.
"Nashville" airs tonight, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) with a new episode and new music.
The soundtrack for "Nashville," which is getting rave reviews from music critics nationwide, includes
The Following tracks: "Buried Under," performed by
Connie Britton; "If I Didn't Know Better," performed by
Sam Palladio and
CLARE BOWEN; "Undermine," performed by
Hayden Panettiere and
Charles Esten; "Sideshow," performed by
Charles Esten; "Wrong Song," performed by
Connie Britton and
Hayden Panettiere; "No One Will Ever Love You," performed by
Connie Britton and
Charles Esten; "Twist of Barbwire," performed by
Jonathan Jackson; "Love Like Mine," performed by
Hayden Panettiere; "Telescope," performed by Lennon Stella and Maisy Stella; "When the Right One Comes Along," performed by
CLARE BOWEN and
Sam Palladio; and "Telescope" (Radio Remix), performed by
Hayden Panettiere.
T Bone Burnett serves as executive music producer for the series. All original music is released by
ABC Studios, Lionsgate and
ABC Music Lounge in association with Big Machine Records.
"On the Record" is a documentary web series that follows the life of original songs performed on "Nashville" written by singer/songwriters in the music scene, from the songs' inception to on-air premiere. The series offers an intimate look into the songwriting process, from guitar demo to music video and all the steps in between.
"Nashville" stars
Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes,
Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes,
CLARE BOWEN as Scarlett O'Connor,
ERIC CLOSE as Teddy Conrad,
Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne,
Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley,
Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott,
Robert Ray Wisdom as Coleman Carlisle and
Powers Boothe as Lamar Wyatt.
"Nashville" is executive-produced by Dee Johnson,
R.J. Cutler,
CALLIE KHOURI, who is also creator, and Steve Buchanan. The series is produced by Lionsgate,
ABC Studios and Gaylord Entertainment.
ABC Music Lounge, which launched in May 2009 on ABC.com, provides users with an interactive online music experience that is uniquely ABC. Reflective of the network's commitment to using digital platforms to deepen its relationship with viewers, the
ABC Music Lounge showcases everything about the music and artists featured on ABC's popular primetime schedule, offering a deep catalog of music-related content. The site features a 24-hour streaming radio station programmed with music featured on such
ABC series as "Body of Proof," "Castle," "Dancing with the Stars," "Grey's Anatomy," "Private Practice," "Revenge" and "Once Upon a Time," among others. Visitors to the site can get access to exclusive weekly free downloads and get a glimpse of ABC's music future, as the radio station also showcases new music picked by series producers, music supervisors and others involved in the music selection process for shows that have previously seen great success. In addition to a streaming radio station,
ABC Music Lounge is home to music videos, exclusive performance footage, photos and behind-the-scenes interviews with artists, series producers and music supervisors.
Big Machine Records is the leading independent Nashville-based record label home to superstars such as
Taylor Swift,
Tim McGRaw and
Rascal Flatts.
