Belmont Hosts Events For Wynonna, Industry Execs.

Wy with Belmont’s Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business Dean Dr. Wes Bulla Photo: J. Michael Krouskop/Belmont

Wynonna mentored Belmont University’s Music Business students last week as part of the school’s The Insider’s View series. Students of a Record Company Operations class produced and promoted the event which also served as a CD release party and concert for her latest release, Sing.

On Sat., Feb. 21 Belmont and its music business students will present the 2009 Country Showcase. Great American Country’s Nan Kelley has signed on to host the 7 PM show at the Curb Event Center where Belmont artists Jenna Basso, Steven Darden, Cassidy Lynn, W.C. Marion and The Westbound Rangers have been selected to perform following a rigorous audition process. They will sing for industry judges Gina Keltner, Talent Manager of the Grand Ole Opry; Freeman Wizer, Creative Manager of Universal Music Publishing Group; and Steve Powell, General Manager of Bandit Lites. Admission to the 2009 Country Showcase is free and open to the public. VIP seating can be reserved for music industry professionals who RSVP at country@belmontshowcaseseries.com.

Belmont’s Director of Development and Major Gifts Harry Chapman and Wynonna. Chapman hosts “The Insider’s View” interview series. Photo: J. Michael Krouskop/Belmont