by Carly Bergthold | Feb 3, 2015 | News Slider
Country music playing and an array of instruments across the stage set the tone for A Writer’s Night Monday in Shamblin Theater. The concert was organized by Lipscomb’s chapter of CMA EDU, a nationwide program thats gives college students a foot in the door to the world of country music. Lipscomb’s CMA EDU president Miranda Davidson created the concert to benefit cancer research through Lipscomb’s Relay for Life event. “We got the idea of coming up with a songwriter’s night so we could raise money for Relay For Life,” Davidson said. “We have a really great lineup, so I’m excited.” Audience members sat at round tables and sipped fresh coffee, creating an intimate atmosphere. Ashley Scire and Hayden Hines kicked the night off with some original tunes and a few covers. Scire performed her original songs “The Memory is Still With Me,” “Cracks,” “Goodbye is Cheap” and “Tough Guy.” Hines covered Darius Rucker’s “Wagon Wheel” and Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise.” “I love doing these kinds of shows,” Scire said. “I just like to support such a good cause. I think music can speak to everybody, and I love using it for the good.” Next up were Byron Hatcher, Abbi Scott and Phillip White. Hatcher began with his song called “Nashville.” Later he played “50 Years,” a song he wrote for his grandmother after his grandfather passed away. Scott performed four original songs. Two of them, “Make Mine Count” and “Screwed Up Life,” will be on her upcoming album. White, who accompanied Scott, is a professional songwriter who has written for acts like Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire and George Strait. He gave...
by Kage Sanderson | Feb 2, 2013 | News Slider
Relay for Life began in 1985 in Tacoma, Washington. 27 years later, on Friday, Feb. 1, Lipscomb hosted their first Relay for Life event in Allen Arena. Though it was chilly outside, the inside of Allen Arena couldn’t have felt warmer. Everyone was buzzing around the arena and sharing their stories of why they participated in the event. Everyone in attendance had been affected by cancer in some way, whether it be through personal experience or knowing a family member or friend with the disease. From seven at night until seven in the morning, hundreds of people walked to show support for their loved ones. All through the night, there were booths full of games and food. The floor of the arena had Zumba dancing sessions with hundreds of people. There was a mechanical bull, ping-pong competitions and basketball and volleyball games that carried on throughout the night. The musical entertainment, games and activities were a great way to keep everyone going and feeling good until the sun began to rise. Money raised from Relay for Life goes to the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society puts the donations from Relay For Life to work, investing in research for many different types of cancer. The American Cancer Society also provides free information and services to cancer patients and their families and...
