April 30, 2005
Screaming guitars take their place beside fiddles in Music City
The wave of emerging non-country acts here is, in many ways, a product of Nashville's growth. Downtown and neighborhood revitalization has created more places for bands to play, music industry programs at Belmont University and Middle Tennessee State University have become magnets for talent and fans, the city is more affordable than other music centers, and its reputation as a haven for songwriters makes it attractive to writers from all genres. - Read the whole Associated Press story at HoustonChronicle.com. [Pictured: Belmont student Graham Fitzpenn, a member of the rock band Roy G Biv, winner of the Pop/Rock Showcase, performing at Belmont's annual Best of the Best show. Click to enlarge.]
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Named one of the top two “Schools to Watch” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Belmont University is a fast-growing community of more than 5,400 students who come from every state and 25 countries. Committed to being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. The university’s purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world’s needs. With more than 75 areas of study, 20 master’s programs and three doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu.
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