Inside Ocean Way Studios. (Bradyn Charles) Hip-hop artist Stalley shared the music and career-defining moments that took him from small-town Ohio to Ocean Way Studios with Belmont students who watched his live recording session on Thursday.   “My main goal is to let people know we have a voice. We have something to say, and what we say can resonate throughout the world,” said Stalley.   Watching Stalley in-studio, listening to his artistry and learning his story affirmed to s

Belmont Vision Multimedia. (Haley Ramsey) John Carter Cash, the only son of Johnny and June Cash, came to Belmont for a special WELL-Core seminar to celebrate his father’s life through stories and music. The event started with a quick introduction about John Carter Cash, and then dove into the musical legacy of both the Carter family and the Cash family. For some, these families have influenced their lives not only personally, but professionally. “I had the great privilege of

Dodie standing in the spotlight. (Zach Watkins) Bringing pride and grace with her, Dodie opened up her “Not For Lack Of Trying” north-american tour Friday at Nashville’s own Brooklyn Bowl. The album that the tour is named after explores themes from love to loss and delves deep into the grace one gives themselves while fighting to escape the depths of depression. Dodie, who has been vocal about mental health struggles, uses her music to express ideas that words alone may not f

Belmont Vision Multimedia, Zach Watkins Welcome back to a new semester of “Perfect Pitch,” a series where members of the Belmont Vision...

Music City isn’t just for country fans, and Belmont students will be out to prove it at Sounds From Underground rock festival come Sunday...

One of the bestselling solo artists of the century paid a visit to the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday night. With...

James Cole took home the win at Hip Hop/R&B Showcase on the very stage he once dreamed of performing on. Showcase inspired Cole to...

Russell Dickerson may be a chart-topping, multi-platinum country artist, but he hasn’t forgotten where his story began. “I still wear my...

There’s thunder in his lungs and lightning in his limbs. When he pinwheels to center stage, bell sleeves flying, to sit at his little...

In his time at Belmont, Brad Paisley skipped classes, pulled all-nighters in the studio and graduated with a 2.3 GPA — but that’s all you...

Decked out from head to toe in a motion capture suit, Kaylee Franzen opened her mouth to make her TV singing debut, and her vocals soared...

Jules Paymer was driving to get a haircut when the phone call came. It was an unassuming number from New York. When Paymer picked up, the...

As live music begins to come back on the scene, some Belmont students are getting a head start reinvigorating the events industry in...

Tennessee state parks are getting a little love and live music this spring courtesy of Anna Pearson’s senior honors project: “Playing in...

No one could seem to keep from dancing as four talented artists lit up the Curb Event Center at the Pop/Rock Showcase on Saturday night....

Jackson Wooten Written by by Lilly Owens Growing up only 10 minutes from Belmont’s campus, senior music business major Jackson Wooten...

VNN’s Jordan Shatto headed to the Curb Event Center to get an inside look at what it takes to make a Belmont Showcase happen.

As four artists took the stage for the first ever Urban Showcase on Saturday, one thing quickly became clear: These are not your average...

Leah Colon Written by Lydia Fletcher After narrowly missing live auditions for Urban Showcase last year, Leah Colon focused on refining...

Singer-songwriter Liv Nicholson performs “Two Way Street” and “Sugarcoat” in the first office concert of the new school year.