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Campus carillonist Donna King rings students into post-grad life
The daily schedule of everyone on Lipscomb’s campus is guided by the bells of the Allen Tower. Each quarterly chime informs faculty, staff and students of the time of day. Although it is programmed to be this way, each time it rings is not always automatic. Dr. Donna King, Professor of Music, is the one behind the musical songs played on both random and special occasions. “I’m not a virtuoso or a master carillonist, by any means, but I was able to learn enough to, you know, get me through graduations,” she said. “It’s become … a little fun, weird corner of my regular teaching job.” “Carillonist”, also known as…
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Lipscomb’s Lighting of the Green celebrates two decades of Christmas cheer
Amy Grant and friends celebrated two decades of holiday tradition at Lipscomb’s 20th Annual Lighting of the Green, featuring music, memories, and community spirit. This year’s lineup included Grant’s husband and country music legend Vince Gill, who joined the festivities with performances of holiday favorites. Adding to the celebration were The Arcadian Wild and Daves Highway, two guest groups who brought unique harmonies and energy to the event. Alongside them all stood the Lipscomb Academy and University choirs. University music groups, Sanctuary and the Lipscomb Gospel Choir all contributed. A tribute video honored 20 years, while Amy Grant recapped the tradition from the beginning. Vince Gill, Drew and Ellie…
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Lipscomb Department of Theatre’s Cats Opens
This Friday opens the Lipscomb Department of Theatre’s production of Cats, an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. This show has some unique elements such as the eccentric wigs and the performers resembling cats and other animals. There is also the element that this show is sung through, meaning there is no dialogue in the entirety of the show. Almost all of the cast is on stage at all times, which is a challenge. It is also an utterly dance-heavy show. Cats requires complete dedication to the look, and many were included in bringing this production to life. The talented Professor June Kingsbury designed and organized the costumes. Most costumes are hand-painted…
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The Dove Awards dazzle all in attendance – a photo gallery
Lipscomb University hosted the 55th annual Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards on Tuesday, October first. The stars were out in full force – not just in person, but strewn across artists’ and attendee’s clothes. From Lauren Daigle’s signature hats to CAIN’s matching flower-bedecked outfits, everyone was dressed to the nines. Herd Media photographers were on the red carpet and captured some of the artists’ looks for this photo gallery. From full leather dresses to elegant evening wear, to truly unique combinations, the cameras captured it all. Scroll through for an inside look at “Who Wore What.”
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From the Rockies to Rock-N-Roll: Zerita McAtee’s Journey from Montana Outfitter to Nashville Musician
Trading the saddle for a guitar, Zerita McAtee’s journey from outfitter’s daughter to aspiring rockstar takes root at Lipscomb University as she immerses herself in the community, honing her craft and finding her sound. Zerita McAtee, junior commercial music songwriting major from West Glacier, Montana, merges her love for rock and folk music with her faith and personal journey to create music that is not only relatable but fun to listen to. McAtee didn’t have a musical up-bringing, rather she comes from a family that spent a lot of time outdoors. “We’re basically outfitters which is working with horses, taking people into the woods, fishing and hunting so very…
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Lipscomb’s last Dove Awards: Redefining success
For 11 years, Lipscomb University has faithfully been the home of the GMA Dove Awards. Over the years, this spectacular event has drawn an array of artists, actors, influencers and writers together in one space– united under one God for the same mission. The 55th Annual Dove Awards gathered people from New Zealand to Colorado in Nashville, Tennessee, in celebration of God’s work over the past year. “It reminds me every time I get another opportunity how special it is to write songs that glorify God… It just blows my mind that I still get to write music for Jesus and ultimately I don’t have to carry the pressure of…
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The 55th Dove Awards from the red carpet
The Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards filled Lipscomb’s Allen Arena with music and joy on Tuesday, October first. The theme was “Unite the Song.” Tauren Wells, hosting the Awards for his second consecutive year, said, “We are united by one God… singing one song, and though we may have different inflections and different tones, we all have one voice.” The atmosphere was electric throughout the entire event as friends reconnected, incredible artists took the stage, and awards were handed out. Both the artists and the audience members kept the energy level high throughout the night. Herd Media members were present on the red carpet and during the performance, and had…
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Dramatic Defiance: Lipscomb Theatre’s “Antigone in Munich”
“Somebody, after all, had to make a start. What we wrote and said is also believed by many others. They just don’t dare express themselves as we did.” – Sophie Scholl. Emma Ramsey as Old Sophie. Photos courtesy of Phoebe Countryman. Antigone in Munich will be performed in the University Theatre Blackbox on Friday, September 13th and Saturday, the 14th at 7:30, and Sunday, the 15th, at 2:30. This play is entirely student-produced. It is the second of its kind at Lipscomb University, following the incredible production of I and You in 2023. When asked why director Sofia Hernandez Morales chose this specific play, her answer consisted of the themes…
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The Dream Plant: Full Steam Ahead
The recent demolition process of Stokes, a former public school used by The Lipscomb Department of Theatre (LDoT), has led to an exciting development for the department. Stokes, which served as a space for the set and prop shop for LDoT for over a decade, was decidedly closed by Metro Nashville Public Schools in the beginning of June 2024. This closure was long overdue, but LDoT did not know how to proceed without their resident shop. At the end of June, the University notified the theatre department that they would move into the on-campus steam plant effective immediately. Thus began the plans for “The Steam Plant Dream Plant,” as Professor…
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Second Theatre Company’s ‘Macbeth’: Q&A with Director Emma Stanard
The Second Theatre Company’s production of Macbeth, taking place Sept. 6-8, has a few notable features. First, it is an entirely student-run, student-produced show. Second, the majority of rehearsals took place over Zoom. Third, it takes place in the Flatt Amphitheater, which typically stays unused the majority of the year. These aspects raise several questions about the creative process, so the Emma Stanard, director of Macbeth and a producer of 2TC, answered some of those questions for us. What is 2TC?“Second Theatre Company is an entirely student run and led theatre company. We are primarily comprised of Lipscomb students, although we are not affiliated with the university or the [theatre]…
