Music 8/19

Nov 4, 20162 min read

Rock Showcase 2016: Planet Pluto

Since Zach Funkhouser’s freshman year, he’s had his eyes on the Rock Showcase. But until his latest band, Planet Pluto, released its EP,...

Lillie Burke

Nov 4, 20161 min read

Rock Showcase 2016: Niles Rooker Trio

The Niles Rooker Trio, made up of Niles Rooker on vocals and guitar, Jeff Meleon on drums and Jake Saghi on bass, is excited to leave its...

Lillie Burke

Nov 3, 20161 min read

PHOTOS: Love Riot Tour

The Newsboys stopped at the Curb Event Center on Oct. 28 as part of the Love Riot Tour, featuring Graham Saber, Ryan Stevenson and The...

Radio personality Bill Cody says change in country music is on the horizon

Lillie Burke

Oct 25, 20160 min read

Radio personality Bill Cody says change in country music is on the horizon

Former Belmont student lands role in Chicago “Hamilton” production

Lillie Burke

Oct 18, 20162 min read

Former Belmont student lands role in Chicago “Hamilton” production

Former Belmont student Chris Lee dropped everything after landing the huge role of Lafayette/Jefferson in Chicago’s Broadway production...

Nashville offers many musical events, Halloween-themed hangouts for fall break entertainment

Lillie Burke

Oct 7, 20162 min read

Nashville offers many musical events, Halloween-themed hangouts for fall break entertainment

Stuck on campus for fall break? Got plans to sleep the days away, ready for a rather uneventful extended weekend? For those left with no...

COIN: From a leap of faith to Live on the Green

Lillie Burke

Sep 29, 20162 min read

COIN: From a leap of faith to Live on the Green

From the Belmont stage to Live on the Green, Belmont band COIN proved making it in music is not all about the destination but about the...

REVIEW: 2016 Christian Showcase saw greatest crowd engagement with winner Alyssa Newton

Lillie Burke

Sep 19, 20163 min read

REVIEW: 2016 Christian Showcase saw greatest crowd engagement with winner Alyssa Newton

It is Facebook official. The Belmont Showcase Series facebook page announced Alyssa Newton as the winner of “The Road To Where” Christian...

Lillie Burke

Sep 16, 20162 min read

Christian Showcase 2016: Adelphos

In a room just off of Belmont’s campus, there is the faint tune of a young band practicing harmonies with a sound that can only be...

Lillie Burke

Sep 16, 20162 min read

Christian Showcase 2016: Alyssa Newton

New Mexico native Alyssa Newton’s performance at Saturday’s Christian showcase has been years in the making. Newton was exposed to music...

Lillie Burke

Sep 16, 20162 min read

Christian Showcase 2016: Erin Jamieson

After taking a break from performing to focus on school and songwriting, senior Erin Jamieson is excited to step back on stage at the...

Christian Showcase 2016: Taylor Zebracki

Lillie Burke

Sep 16, 20162 min read

Christian Showcase 2016: Taylor Zebracki

Taylor Zebracki, 21, is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a passion for music and an even greater love for Jesus....

Opening for Garth Brooks helps Mitch Rossell climb ladder of success

Lillie Burke

Sep 8, 20161 min read

Opening for Garth Brooks helps Mitch Rossell climb ladder of success

Nashville recording artist Mitch Rossell is being mentored by a well-known entertainer in country music. Garth Brooks has been a big part...

PHOTO REVIEW: 2016 Battle of the Belmont Bands rocks the house despite weather delay

Lillie Burke

Aug 30, 20162 min read

PHOTO REVIEW: 2016 Battle of the Belmont Bands rocks the house despite weather delay

A major thunderstorm blew in mid-Saturday afternoon, mere hours before the scheduled Battle of the Belmont Bands. As rain turned order...

INSIDE THE INDUSTRY: Bill Gaither remembers Joey Feek, speaks on accomplishments

Lillie Burke

Apr 20, 20161 min read

INSIDE THE INDUSTRY: Bill Gaither remembers Joey Feek, speaks on accomplishments

Just a few weeks ago, Bill Gaither hit his 80th birthday, bringing him to Nashville this week to be honored in a ceremony at the state...

Lillie Burke

Apr 13, 20161 min read

INSIDE THE INDUSTRY: Shay Mooney

Country duo Dan + Shay’s very own Shay Mooney came to Belmont to speak to a group of members of the CMA Eduction group. The panel...

Best of the really great: A review of Belmont’s most anticipated showcase

Lillie Burke

Apr 11, 20163 min read

Best of the really great: A review of Belmont’s most anticipated showcase

Within the Belmont bubble, the Best of the Best Showcase is considered the “big time.” In-ear monitors, lighting schemes and backup...

Music Desk Concerts: Forest Fire Gospel Choir

Lillie Burke

Apr 7, 20161 min read

Music Desk Concerts: Forest Fire Gospel Choir

Forest Fire Gospel Choir is comprised of Will McGee, Nick Fields, Sam Hunt, Will Lynde and Kip Allen. The five self-described best...

Lillie Burke

Apr 7, 20161 min read

Music Desk Concerts: The Orchardist

Drew Miller formed the Orchardist in during his freshman year at Belmont University and has produced nothing but uplifting music with his...

INSIDE THE INDUSTRY: Allie Brooks singing “Close Enough”

Lillie Burke

Mar 2, 20161 min read

INSIDE THE INDUSTRY: Allie Brooks singing “Close Enough”

Reporting by Lexi Brunk Videography by Grant Robinson