At Belmont University's Curb College, our seminar series offers students a unique opportunity to engage with top executives from the entertainment and creative industries. These influential leaders share their personal journeys, insights, and the impact that they have made in their fields, providing invaluable inspiration and real-world knowledge that can shape your future in the industry.
2024-2025 Industry Guest Speakers
Kelsea Ballerini
Singer/Songwriter
Black River Records
Randall Wallace
Screenwriter Braveheart, Pearl Harbor, Secretariat
Kevin Griffin
Festival founder, Songwriter, Author Pilgrimage Festival, Better than Ezra
Alice Randall
New York Times Best-Selling Author
"My Black Country"
Ashley Gorley
Songwriter, Publisher 75+ #1 Hit Songs, Songwriter of the Year for Variety, ACM, & more.
Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Luke Bryan
Simon Lythgoe
Executive Producer, Emmy-nominated, People's Choice Award American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance
Laray Mayfield
Casting Director for Film & TV
Gone Girl, The Social Network
Jesse Frasure
Songwriter, Producer
Grammy Nominated, ACM, CMA, & BMI Award-Winning
Jellyroll, Kacey Musgraves, Thomas Rhett
Tiera Kennedy
Singer, Songwriter
Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" featured artist
Mike Curb
Philanthropist, Record Label Founder
Curb Records
Dustee Jenkins
Chief Public Affairs Officer
Spotify
Alexa Campbell
Music Video Director
ACM and CMA Award-Nominated
Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde Music Videos
Steven Poster
Cinematographer
Donnie Darko, Amityville: The Awakening
Steve Schnur
Worldwide Executive, Music Supervisor
EA Music Group Video Games
Madden NFL, FIFA
Ben Vaughn
President & CEO
Warner Chappell Nashville
Carly Schwartz
Sr. Creator Partnerships
Universal Music Group
Howie Nuchow
Co-Head
CAA Sports