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Belmont University Hosts 25th Best Of The Best Showcase

April 22, 2026/by Lauryn Sink

Photo: Courtesy of Belmont University

Belmont University hosted its 25th annual Best Of The Best Showcase on April 11.

This year’s performers included Billy Bellino, Ella Gibson, Meghan Curtin, Ella Choi, Naari, Lindsay Liebro, Soupless, Noah Clifton and Carlisle Wright.

The evening opened with a reception honoring the program’s legacy and recognized Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association, as the 2026 recipient of the Robert E. Mulloy Award of Excellence. Gibson Gives awarded a $5,000 scholarship and guitar to Showcase Council member Bailee Brandon.

This year’s live events partners included CMA, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and Nashville Soccer Club. Each partner selected a Showcase artist to perform at their events.

Photo: Courtesy of Belmont University

Photo: Courtesy of Belmont University

Photo: Courtesy of Belmont University

Photo: Courtesy of Belmont University

Photo: Courtesy of Belmont University

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Lauryn Sink is a staff writer at MusicRow Magazine. Hailing from Lexington, North Carolina, Lauryn is a 2025 graduate of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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