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From Parton to Grant: A year of celebrity visits at Lipscomb University
From the rhinestone fashion of Dolly Parton to the tunes of Amy Grant, Lipscomb University has become a stage for stars. With a slew of A-listers, the spotlight shines bright on Lipscomb’s leadership, students, faculty, and staff. The spotlight is progress towards the university’s strategic plan, “Impact 360”. One of the goals of the plan states, “Expand our engagement, influence and impact by forging deep connections with communities, organizations and alumni.” The goal has enhanced Lipscomb’s national reputation through celebrity partnerships and the platform they provide. Dolly Parton and the Makers: My Life in Rhinestones The top headline of 2023 was the announcement of Lipscomb’s partnership with Dolly Parton. At…
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Dolly Parton fashion exhibition sparkles on opening night
Glitz and glam took over Lipscomb University’s campus last week, as the “Dolly Parton & The Makers: My Life In Rhinestones” fashion exhibition opened in Beaman Library. The exhibition showcases 25 of Dolly’s most iconic looks, while also shining the spotlight on the many makers of these pieces. The event began with a few words from Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, who attended the event with his two daughters. “We are celebrating the designers and so many people in this room who as partners put in so much hard work, culminating in tonight’s amazing exhibition,” O’Connell said. “I couldn’t be more delighted to honor Nashville by being present at Lipscomb University…
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Editorial: One people united under one God for the same mission at the Dove Awards
“Fall in love with Jesus, not what you do for Jesus. What we do for Jesus might change, but if you love Him, it doesn’t matter what you do.” Tiffany Hudson, 54th Annual Dove Awards There’s no denying that there is something special about the Dove Awards. Each year, renowned artists and creators from around the world gather in celebration of another year of accomplishments, growth and ministry. Down the length of the red carpet at the 54th Annual Dove Awards, there was nothing but union and encouragement among artists. You see a group of people following God under the same mission. There is so much more in these creators…
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More than what it ‘seams’: How Iisha Lemming’s journey and working with Dolly Parton led her to Lipscomb
When you enter Iisha Lemming’s office in the CEA at the McFarland Science Center, a framed photo of legendary musician, businesswoman, and philanthropist Dolly Parton immediately captures your attention. For Lemming, this image is more than a tribute to an American icon. It’s a memento from her fifteen years working alongside Parton and a reminder of a cherished friendship. Before joining Lipscomb as an adjunct professor and artist-in-residence for the Fashion and Design department, Lemming served as Dolly Parton’s pattern maker, or draper. Her journey into fashion was influenced by the women of her family. “My great-grandmother sewed. My mother and several of her sisters did too. I grew up…
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Not just a Music City: Nashville boasts one of the oldest film festivals in the country
When observing Nashville, the first thing that comes to mind for most is the music scene. Examples include the crooning heard from iconic music artists at Ryman Auditorium or the roaring noise from any Broadway bar. However, the capital of Tennessee is more than a music city. It also has a film scene that many are unaware of. Since its creation in 1969, the Nashville Film Festival is the oldest in the South and one of the oldest in the country, while also being an Academy Award qualifying festival. All those years ago, it all began with Mary Jane Coleman creating the Sinking Creek Film Celebration in East Tennessee on…
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“I And You” and all of us: students lead Lipscomb’s latest theatre production
The Lipscomb University theatre department is back with a completely student-led production, I and You. You may only see two actors on stage, but it involves more than a dozen students in key roles behind the scenes. photo courtesy of Kaylie Herpolsheimer The play is about two high schoolers required to meet for a project. The main characters are played by two senior theatre majors. Lorenzo Rivera plays Anthony and Marley Crouch plays Caroline. “The story is really interesting,” says Crouch. “Just to watch these two people meet for the first time and learn more about each other and to experience life with someone else is just a really cool thing…
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NF’s “HOPE” music video reaches 9.6 million views in two weeks
Republished from Music Market, March 2, 2023. “Man, I don’t know if I’m making movies or music videos.”-NF, “The Search“ Michigan-born rapper Nathan Feuerstein, primarily known as NF, recently released a music video for his newest single, “HOPE.” The single, acting as a teaser for his upcoming album by the same name, has erupted in popularity, garnering over 9.6 million views in 13 days. The five-minute video features shots of NF looking over mountain ranges and an ocean, with a couple of shots taking place within a dark mansion. The video showcases callbacks and references to previous albums in NF’s discography, creating a sense of a plot thread that leads…
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Three amazing adventure books for you to delve into
Republished from Barkley’s Book Recs, March 9, 2023. Adventure — fast-paced action, challenges, quests, battles and heroes. Quite literally… adventures. I love adventure novels because they keep you invested the entire way with well-crafted stories and great characters. Plus, it’s hard to leave mid-adventure because you want to learn how it ends. Adventure novels can fall into or overlap several other genres, so some of these could also be considered “members” of other genres. But I’ll be highlighting them here. Six of Crows duology by Leigh Bardugo I know I’ve already raved about Leigh Bardugo (see my fantasy books post where I talked about her trilogy Shadow and Bone), but I guess here…
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How to get yourself into the proper mindset for writing
Republished from Creative Writing and Insane Literature: advice on creative writing and interesting books, February 16, 2023. Imagine yourself sitting in front of your laptop with a blank page on your screen. You have a paper due in a few days, and you need to start working on it. You want to start writing, but you just can’t stop procrastinating. If you’re anything like me, this has happened to you more than once. Most people that write have a few tricks to get themselves into the mood for writing. Some kind of routine or mood that they set up to begin writing. For me, it’s partly about motivation. In an interview with…
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The do’s and don’ts of booking gigs
Republished from Build Your Own Career: a music student’s guide to “making it” in Nashville, February 15, 2023. Sending a booking email is a lot like a job interview for musicians. The difference is that nine times out of 10, there was no “Help Wanted” sign on the venue door. Because of this, musicians rarely have regular gigs. Instead, they bounce around from place to place. Naturally, the material played, pay and length of gigs will differ, but hey, you signed up for this. Since nobody is going to pay you minimum wage to play 9-5 every weekday, here is what you need to know about booking yourself gigs. Let’s…
