Photos by Anna MiltonVisiting Nashville, Tennessee offers something new with each visit. However, visiting in the winter feels especially enchanting. The sun gives enough warmth to comfortably walk the streets in the crisp air with a hot chocolate in hand while admiring the city lights.Tennessee is one of the top 10 states for student enrollment according to a 2018 admissions … [Read more...] about Plan Your Next Getaway: Nashville Travel Guide
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Jimmy Webb and Ashley Campbell Draw a Large Audience at Smothers
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Center For the ArtsGrammy-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb performed with Pepperdine alumna Ashley Campbell on Sept. 22, at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts. The duo performed their most well-known hits and shared behind-the-scenes stories about the music industry. Their musical history and their history with Pepperdine extends beyond this … [Read more...] about Jimmy Webb and Ashley Campbell Draw a Large Audience at Smothers
Hunter Hayes Performs at Waves Weekend Concert
Five-time Grammy Award nominee, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hunter Hayes serenaded students at Waves Weekend Concert on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Alumni Park. The 8th annual Waves Weekend is Homecoming, Parents weekend and a time to connect with fellow Waves, according to the Pepperdine Website. This year, the Waves Weekend Concert featured Hayes who is currently … [Read more...] about Hunter Hayes Performs at Waves Weekend Concert
Iris DeMent Combines Folk Music and Poetry at Smothers
Photos by Brett BeanIris DeMent performed recently at Smothers Theatre, her bright red and polka-dot platform heels reflecting the stage lights as she pressed the piano pedals down while playing.DeMent, who performed for a Pepperdine audience on Sept. 29, is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, mostly sang songs from her newest album, "The Trackless Woods," melodies that she … [Read more...] about Iris DeMent Combines Folk Music and Poetry at Smothers
Sara Evans Fills Up Smothers Theatre
Photos by Milan LoiaconoRenowned country artist Sarah Evans performed at Smothers Theatre Thursday night, packing the theater with fans of all ages.She performed both her own originals as well as covers such as Walk the Moon's "Shut Up and Dance," in front of a enraptured audience. She stood onstage with her six-person band; a guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, drummer, a … [Read more...] about Sara Evans Fills Up Smothers Theatre
