NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sam Palladio says he’s having a “bit of a pinch yourself moment.” The British actor relocated from London to Music City for his role on the new TV show “Nashville.”

Palladio plays aspiring singer Gunnar Scott — a part he says he’s been preparing for since childhood. He grew up in a musical household listening to “lots of 70s folk” with a “country nature to it.” He says and went on to write and record music with his own band. Palladio is enjoying living on location in Music City. He says his favorite thing about Nashville so far is the people.