Belmont Vision Multimedia, Haley Ramsey Perfect Pitch: “The Art of Loving”  Welcome back to another edition of “Perfect Pitch,” a series where members of the Belmont Vision review the latest releases in music and look for the next big thing.    This week, we’ll be discussing the second studio album, “The Art of Loving,” from London-based singer-songwriter Olivia Dean.  Dean’s earlier work includes her debut album, “Messy,” released in 2023 and collaborations with Ezra Collect

Photo by Emily Garver Cassie Donegan, a musical theater performer, Belmont alumna and daughter now has another title to add; Miss America. Donegan participated in a panel at the Massey Performing Arts Center that showcased her childhood, the journey to becoming Miss America and what the future holds for her now. “Through sharing that story, she was able to show us that the things that make you, you …  it's something that the world needs,” senior commercial music major Evie Br

Jamie Wigginton, the director of PHNX performing alongside the group, Ava Gorney Belmont’s pop-rock ensemble, PHNX, held its fall semester performance Friday night in the Massey Concert Hall, energizing the audience with an electrifying show.  PHNX is one of Belmont’s music ensembles which features a six-piece band and eight vocalists. They sing popular classics as well as newer, trendy pop-rock hits. The show didn’t have a specific title, but PHNX director Jamie Wigginton ha

Of Monsters and Men Performing at The Pinnacle, Samantha Graessle An eager audience hummed with anticipation from the balcony to the floorboards of the Pinnacle, waiting for Icelandic band Of Monsters and Men to step into the spotlight on Monday night. Fourteen years after their debut album “My Head is an Animal,” the indie-folk group is traveling across North America and Europe, performing songs from their entire discography. Kicking off Oct. 28 in Toronto, “The Mouse Parade

Students in the Johnson Center Large Theatre before Hillary Lindsey and Ashley Gorley spoke. Photo by Reagan Sheedy. Students filed into the Johnson Center Large Theater on Nov. 5 to listen to Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees and Belmont alumni Ashley Gorley and Hillary Lindsey speak. Lindsey, who was inducted in June of last year, was the primary focus of the conversation. She’s written 27 No. 1 singles, including Little Big Town’s 2014 hit “Girl Crush,” which broke the re

Freddie McClendon, from his Instagram account Belmont sophomore Freddie McClendon is making a name for himself with his distinct online presence while taking on Nashville with his own unique sound.  His music career is building at a rapid pace with his growing social media following of over 300,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok and over 36,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Originally from Greenwood, South Carolina, McClendon is carving his own channel in the music ind

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins Welcome back to another edition of “Perfect Pitch,” a series where members of the Belmont Vision review the latest releases in music and look for the next big thing.    This week we’ll be discussing the fifth studio album, “Deadbeat,” from Australian singer songwriter, Kevin Parker, also known as Tame Impala.  In a notorious discography, Tame Impala's previous work includes 2015 hits “The Less I Know The Better,” “Eventually” and “Let I

The World Fiddle Ensemble performing at the Massey Performing Arts Center, Anna Blubaugh  The World Fiddle Ensemble and Bluegrass Ensemble showcased an impressive collection of folk, country and bluegrass performances on Wednesday at the Massey Performing Arts Center.     The showcase kicked off with a five-song set from the World Fiddle Ensemble, a group of eleven musicians.     Performing songs with Scottish, Jewish and Indian origins, the group made a point to draw light t

The Belcourt Theatre. Photo taken by Abby Thomas For the past 100 years, the Belcourt Theatre has stood proudly in the heart of Hillsboro Village here in Nashville, TN.     What makes the Belcourt so special is their commitment to giving back to the community and showing movies the way they were made to be shown.     Stephanie Silverman, the executive director of the Belcourt Theatre, has served in this role for 19 years, managing the institution's stability, working with the

Kikko Mai performing in front of the LED Panel, Zach Watkins Rainy weather foreshadowed a contentious night in the Curb Event Center Saturday during Belmont’s biggest night for pop music.    Pop Showcase is the third fall installment of the Showcase series, which highlights the best of Belmont’s artists who blend catchy songwriting with a mix of outside genres and influences.     The lineup included current students Sullivan Grace, Meghan Curtin, Kikko Mai and Dean Marino. Be

Courtesy of Recording Academy® Photo by Tibrina Hobson, Getty Images© 2025. GRAMMY U hosted its annual Fall Summit in Nashville on Thursday and Friday featuring keynote speaker, Grammy Award winner Maren Morris with special opportunities for young industry professionals.  Known for fostering connections through special   events, the GRAMMY U program hosted its first ever two-part networking event at the 2025 Fall Summit which included panels, artists performances, mixers and

Cam on the Ryman stage, Ria Skyer. Californian singer-songwriter Cam returned to the Ryman stage on Sunday for a night filled with tears, dancing and soulful music as a part of her “The Slow Down Tour.”  Cam recently released her third studio album “All Things Light,” which received acclaim from NPR, Billboard, People Magazine and USA Today, on top of working with Beyoncé as a songwriter for Cowboy Carter, which won her a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Performing alongsi

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins Perfect Pitch: “The Provocateur"  Welcome back to another edition of “Perfect Pitch,” a series where members of the Belmont Vision review the latest releases in music and look for the next big thing.    This week, we’ll be discussing the debut EP from Slavic singer-songwriter, Adéla, “The Provocateur."  Adéla initially made waves in the entertainment industry as a competitor on “The Debut: Dream Academy,” an eight-part reality show betw

“From Roar to Rhythm: The Evolution of Jazz” at the Fisher Center, Janelle Hagan Belmont’s Jazzmin and Jazz Band 1 collaborated on Sunday at the Fisher center for a musical journey through the many sounds of jazz.  The vocal jazz ensemble and premier ensemble’s performance, called “From Roar to Rhythm: The Evolution of Jazz,” showcased pieces from different subgenres, time periods and composers. It was part of the College of Music and Performing Arts 2025-2026 season at the F

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins Perfect Pitch: The Life of a Showgirl Welcome back to another edition of “Perfect Pitch,” a series where members of the Belmont Vision review the latest releases in music and look for the next big thing.    This week, we’ll be discussing “The Life of a Showgirl,” the twelfth studio album from American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.  Swift rejoined forces with Max Martin and Shellback for “The Life of a Showgirl.” She first worked with

Megan Moroney greeting fans at her pop-up performance, Samantha Graessle Megan Moroney hosted a pop up at Nashville coffee shop, La La Land, on Tuesday to spread positivity, connect with the community and promote her upcoming album.  “I wanted to come out to the place that really got me started and show you guys some love,” said Moroney.  The Georgian country singer-songwriter announced the pop-up in collaboration with La La Land on 12th South early on Tuesday via her Instagr

Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins Nuila began his music career in the summer of ninth grade. Starting as a DJ, Alejandro Nuila, a junior music business major at Belmont, continued his journey into a producer.  Growing up in Knoxville, Tennessee with his El Salvadorian and Malaysian roots, he said he felt a lack of representation of other rappers, especially of El Salvadorian influence, within his local Hispanic community. “I think it’s needed so everybody feels they have their

Naari sings with soul at the Christian Showcase, Ava Gorney Students filled the Curb Event Center Friday evening to take part in a...

“a small part of the interesting story” graphic, Abigail McCurdy  Audiences left the Black Box Theatre Friday, Saturday and Sunday...

Kikko Mai, Izzy Rose, Shelby McHugh and Carrie Brockwell performing at the live lounge, Ava Gorney. Music Row Promo hosted its second...