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Belmont Board Of Trust Adds Members
Belmont University Board of Trust members. Photo: Sam Simpkins
The Belmont University Board of Trust recently added six new members for the 2024-2025 academic year, including Principal of BLVD Capital and Belmont alumnus Jim Darter; Staff, Executive Services at LBMC and Belmont alumna Mackenzie Gimbel; Founding CEO of SwitchPoint Ventures Ray Guzman; Richard J. and Barbara Naclerio Endowed Chair in Business, Professor of Marketing and Belmont alumnus Jeremy Kees; community member Anna Thornton and President & CEO for Warner Chappell Nashville and Belmont alumnus Ben Vaughn.
“The addition of these exceptional leaders to our Board of Trust reflects Belmont’s commitment to excellence and innovation,” says Belmont President Dr. Greg Jones. “Their expertise and dedication to service align with our mission to develop purpose-driven leaders who can make a positive impact on the world. I’m particularly excited that three of our new members are Belmont alumni, showcasing the caliber of leaders our University produces. With their guidance, Belmont is well-positioned to continue its trajectory as a leading Christ-centered university.”
Bill Anderson Honored At Hero’s Salute To Lee Greenwood
Pictured (L-R): Staff Sargent, Shilo Harris, US Army, Kim Greenwood, Bill Anderson, Lee Greenwood, T. Graham Brown and Marty Raybon
Bill Anderson was honored last night (Aug. 20) at the Hero’s Salute to Lee Greenwood concert and Awards show at the Opry House. The legendary singer-songwriter received the Lifetime Achievement Award during the special show.
Luke Bryan Helps ‘Country Heat Weekly’ Celebrate 100th
Kelly Sutton, Luke Bryan and Amber Anderson
Amazon Music’s flagship country podcast Country Heat Weekly celebrated its 100th episode last week with Luke Bryan. It was Bryan’s second visit to the podcast.
Bobby Wood Interviewed In Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum’s Nashville Cats Program
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum writer-editor RJ Smith and Bobby Wood. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum recently featured keyboardist Bobby Wood in its interview series Nashville Cats. Moderated by museum writer-editor RJ Smith, the series interviews highlight musicians and session singers who have played important roles in either the recording studio or on concert tours.
Wood has worked with artists including Garth Brooks, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Sam Phillips and Elvis Presley. He became a member of the studio crew the Memphis Boys, who played on records by Presley, Neil Diamond, Wilson Pickett and Dusty Springfield. After moving to Nashville in 1972, Wood recorded with Brooks, Kris Kristofferson, Kenny Rogers, Tammy Wynette and many others. He has played in Brooks’ studio band since the beginning of Brooks’ career.
Flat River Band Joins Exile At 2024 Wilson County Fair
Pictured (L-R): Steve Goetzman (Exile), Chad Sitze (Flat River Band), Gregg Scott (Kinkead Agency), Les Taylor (Exile), Andy Sitze & Dennijo Sitze (Flat River Band), J.P. Pennington, Marlon Hargis and Sonny LeMaire (Exile)
The Flat River Band recently performed with Exile during the Wilson County Fair in Lebanon, Tennessee. The trio recently released a new five-song EP, Sights and Sounds.
