MTSU 2009 graduate Laura Rogers recently took time off from a worldwide tour as one of the “Secret Sisters” to revisit her commercial songwriting class, taught by Professor Hal Newman of the Department of Recording Industry, and share advice with students. She and her sister, Lydia, released their debut album in fall 2010, featuring classics like “Why Baby Why” and “Something Stupid” as well as Laura’s original “Tennessee Me” and “Waste the Day,” and are featured in the October 2011 issue of Paste Magazine.
MTSU songwriting students are receiving beneficial advice from visiting professionals and getting a curriculum boost thanks to the Academy of Country Music Lifting Lives Foundation. For the second time, MTSU has received a $10,000 grant from an arm of the ACM that will financially support curriculum development provided by the…
MTSU assistant professor Odie Blackmon continues to prove how much talent is housed under the Department of Recording Industry. Blackmon received word earlier this month that his song co-written by Jim Lauderdale was featured during an episode of the television show "Nashville" that airs on Country Music Television. "It was…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — ASCAP recently held a private showcase at their offices for Nashville music publishers showcasing Middle Tennessee State University’s songwriting program. Performing were student writers Nick Carpenter, Zach Russell, Kyle Crownover, and the group “Maybe April,” which includes MTSU’s Katy Bishop and Kristen Castro along with Alaina Stacy. Publishing…
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