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Rachel Simpson’s EP recording journey
Recording and releasing songs and albums may seem simple for established artists, but not for music students. Rachel Simpson, a junior Commercial Music and Songwriting major from Bozeman, Montana, has just started her journey as a published artist and is recording her first EP. EP stands for extended play, a type of musical recording with more tracks than a single song but fewer than a full-length album. For Rachel, it’s six songs, each telling a story meaningful to her. Rachel Simpson plays her song at the recording session Simpson discovered her love for writing music in 2021 and has been writing ever since. Coming from a family of missionaries who…
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Singarama dazzles and Murder Mystery sweeps in final performance
The final night of Singarama had arrived, the cast and crew getting ready for their last show. The energy was high, as all three shows waited to see who would win the Singarama Sweepstakes Award. Murder Mystery, The Final Frame, wound up taking that title… along with every other award. Before the show could begin, the audience was instructed what to do should there be a tornado mid-performance. Assistant Dean of Student Engagement Landon Parrish showed them where their evacuation locations would be, and how they could get to them. Warnings out of the way, the show’s hosts kicked off the evening with flair and fun. They danced and sang…
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Lights, camera, Singarama: “Movie Premiere” debuts amid area storms
Lipscomb’s 62nd annual Singarama opened Thursday night with this year’s theme: “Movie Premiere.” Families, students, faculty and alumni gathered in Collins Auditorium for the first of four shows this week. For the first time in Singarama history, a 30-foot video wall was installed as part of the production. AI even made an appearance and swapped the faces of hosts and President Candice McQueen onto movie characters. Before the performances began, Senior Vice President of Student Affairs Brian Mast announced safety protocols for if a tornado warning occurred during the show. Mast explained the show would be stopped, and everyone in the auditorium would evacuate. Hosts bring the energy Singarama hosts…
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Predictions (and hopes) for the 97th Academy Awards
The Oscars are fast approaching, and this year’s awards season has been filled with much debate. Many amazing films were nominated, leaving audiences uncertain about who they hope will win in each category. Herd Media’s Ashley Allen shared her thoughts. Best Picture Nominees: Anora (Neon) The Brutalist (A24) A Complete Unknown (Searchlight) Conclave (Focus) Dune: Part Two (Warner Bros.) Emilia Pérez (Netflix) I’m Still Here (Sony Classics) Nickel Boys (Amazon/MGM) The Substance (Mubi) Wicked (Universal) Who will win: AnoraWho should win: The Substance Even though I loved the film Anora and am sitting here wearing an Anora T-shirt, I really hope The Substance wins. This film was visually stunning and…
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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…
