Staff Reports

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Scout Holt of Tifton will be among more than 600 student musicians and vocalists to perform when “Christmas at Belmont Live from Nashville” is live-streamed for the first time through Amazon Music.

Beginning Dec. 11, this popular holiday spectacular will stream to a global audience on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch and marks the first time the event has been available on a global streaming service.

“Christmas at Belmont Live from Nashville” highlights the College of Music & Performing Arts’ commitment to fostering innovative creativity and providing comprehensive training. The 90-minute performance will be filmed live in front of an audience at the University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. More than 15 student choirs and ensembles will perform including the Belmont Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, Southbound (country) and Voxology (Gospel, R&B), among many others.

This year’s performance will feature special guest appearances by acclaimed Belmont alumni Ashley Cooke, Cody Fry and Dwan Hill.

Cooke, a 2019 corporate communications graduate and a rising country music star, recently celebrated her first No. 1 song and earned the Breakthrough Female Video of the Year at the 2024 CMT Awards for her song, “your place.” Since graduating, Cooke has rapidly ascended country music charts, touring with notable artists and releasing critically acclaimed music showcasing her authentic songwriting and powerful vocals.

Fry, 2012 commercial music alum and multi-faceted artist, brings his diverse talents as a singer-songwriter, composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist. Fry’s innovative approach to music production has garnered him widespread acclaim, including a Grammy nomination for his orchestral version of “Eleanor Rigby.” His ability to blend classical elements with contemporary pop has led to viral success on platforms like TikTok and collaborations with major symphony orchestras around the world.

Hill, a multiple Grammy and Dove award winner, brings his extensive musical experience to the performance featuring The Choir Room, a nonprofit he founded. The Choir Room brings together a diverse community of hundreds of singers and musicians, exemplifying a commitment to inclusive, community-driven music. The Choir Room’s recent partnership and funding from Belmont University’s Creative Arts Collective for Christian Life and Faith supports Hill’s mission of reviving choral music and fostering faith-driven artistic expression. Hill, a 2008 music education graduate and 2013 Master of Music graduate, now serves as an adjunct professor in the University’s songwriting program.

The “Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville” broadcast will begin with a tune-in event, Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. CST on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch and will be available throughout the holiday season via video on demand. For more information, visit belmont.edu/christmas.