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Brent Anderson Makes Opry Debut

Sea Gayle Records/Arista Nashville recording artist Brent Anderson made his Grand Ole Opry debut this past weekend from the stage of the Ryman Auditorium. Remarking on the experience, the Pascagoula, MS, native shared, “Playing at the Opry was incredible for me. To stand on that stage, where so many legends have stood, is without a doubt the coolest thing I’ve ever gotten to do.” Anderson is on the radio now with debut single, “Amy’s Song.” (L-R): Fitzgerald Hartley’s Steve Emley; Arista Nashville promo team members Ryan Dokke and Lauren Thomas; Sony Music Nashville Sr. VP Promotion Skip Bishop; Anderson; and the Arista Nashville promo team’s Chris Waters, VP Lesly Tyson, John Sigler, Rusty Sherrill, and Tyler Waugh.

Photo: Chris Hollo

Christmas at Belmont Taped at Schermerhorn Symphony Center

Laura Bell Bundy hosted “Christmas at Belmont” at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center Monday night (12/5), where nearly 700 Belmont University students and faculty performed. The annual production of traditional carols, classical masterworks, world music and seasonal favorites will air on PBS stations nationwide beginning Thurs., Dec. 22. Check local listings for air dates and times. Nashville Public Television (NPT Ch. 8 ) will air “Christmas at Belmont” on Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. (CST) and re-broadcast it on Christmas Day at 7 p.m. (CST).