Jordan Reynolds Honored With Curtain Call Award

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Jordan Kyle Reynolds is the recipient of the Curtain Call Award at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee April 6, 2026. Photo: Sam Simpkins

Grammy winning songwriter Jordan Reynolds has been honored by Belmont University’s School of Music with the 2026 Curtain Call Award. Reynolds was honored during a special event and performance on Monday (April 6).

An annual award, the Curtain Call Award goes to a Belmont commercial music alumni who have made significant contributions to the music industry.

Reynolds has had cuts by Dan + Shay, Morgan Wallen, Carly Pearce, Kelsea Ballerini, and more. He currently holds five No. 1 hits, including “Tequila,” “Speechless,” “All to Myself,” “10,000 Hours,” and “God Only Knows.”

“Jordan’s career reflects exactly what we hope students take from Belmont: excellence in craft, professionalism, collaboration and long-term thinking,” said Jamie Wigginton, commercial voice instructor in Belmont’s College of Music & Performing Arts. “He didn’t just learn how to write songs, he learned how to work, how to listen and how to show up prepared. That combination of musical depth and real-world readiness is central to our program, and Jordan embodies it.

“Jordan is a powerful example because his success is built on longevity, not flash,” he continued. “He shows students that a sustainable career comes from doing great work consistently, treating people well and staying committed through seasons where results aren’t immediate. He’s the kind of person you want to be in the room.”

“When your gut tells you something, chase that feeling down and just keep going,” reflected Reynolds. “You can’t stay in it just because you want to make money. It’s the connection to the work that sustains you. You’re just making music with your friends, without any expectations — just creating what feels important to you.”

Past recipients of the Curtain Call Award include Melinda Doolittle, Josh Turner, Ginny Owens, Dwan Hill, Alvin Love III, Russell Dickerson, Cody Fry, Sarah Davison, Ashley Crawford and Emmanuel Echem.

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