MTSU’s commercial songwriting program students and friends gather for a photo during a special private showcase, hosted by ASCAP at its Nashville offices, for Nashville music publishers to spread the word about the Department of Recording Industry program. Standing are, from left, MTSU students Nick Carpenter and Kyle Crownover, ASCAP Vice President LeAnn Phalen, MTSU student Zach Russell and songwriting concentration coordinator Odie Blackmon; and seated, from left, “Maybe April” members Alaina Stacey, Kristen Castro and Katy Bishop. Bishop and Castro are former MTSU students. (Submitted photo)