'It's so iconic, and we just thought what a great look to have that small, intimate venue on television for a live network broadcast.' - ACM CEO Damon Whiteside
will emanate from the Bluebird, and if any of them should win, executives in the production truck outside the Opry House will quickly switch the live feed to that locale.
It's being treated like it's valuable, too. Rather than embellish it with extra lights and attractions, ACM Awards executive producerembraced its smallness. The rainbow sign is highlighted, the performances are scaled down, and the columns in the center of the room are incorporated into the production. It's different than Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena, the awards' longtime home, but that's kind of the point.
The Opry House has its own restrictions. Performances are limited to seven people onstage, thus Lambert's previously announced rendition of"Fooled Around and Fell in Love" with five other singers and at least seven band members was scrapped. The press room has been converted to a virtual Q&A setting. And crew members must treat safeguards as part of the uniform, not dismiss them as infringements on their freedom.
The California-based ACM brought only necessary staff to Nashville. Those who are able, such as social-media personnel, will handle their awards duties remotely from their West Coast homes. But the crew will not be the focus for viewers. That will still be the music, and some trademark Nashville venues.
"Everybody is being super careful in order to be able to accommodate this incredible thing live during the virus," says Wollam Nichols."I'm really, really impressed with how careful they are being."
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