‘Country Music’
An Authentically Nashville Experience
Apr. 9, 2019—Living at Vanderbilt, it’s easy to forget that there’s a whole city beyond campus. But I think that one of the best things about going to Vanderbilt is the experience of living in a major city. More specifically, Music City. Nashville is a hub for music of all kinds, and it’s easy to get a...
Myths about Vanderbilt
Apr. 10, 2018—First off, congratulations to the incoming Class of 2022 on recently being accepted to Vanderbilt! At this point, you are probably trying to make your final decision on where to attend college. So, to help make your decision a little easier, I have written this post debunking various myths about Vanderbilt that my own classmates...
Country Music, U.S.A.
Nov. 23, 2015—Ever wanted to hang out with a seasoned musician/songwriter/editor for the Country Music Hall of Fame? There's a class for that.
Exploring Nashville: some highlights of my first semester adventures
Dec. 7, 2013—Some fun places I've been in my first few months here at Nashville. Confession: I chose not to include the restaurants because they deserve their own blog post. But here is some extra incentive to come visit Vanderbilt, as if you needed it.
The Bluebird Cafe
Nov. 8, 2013—When I arrived at the Bluebird Café last Thursday, I had no idea I’d be seeing Kacey Musgraves, CMA’s Best New Artist, perform.
Hanging out* with Hunter Hayes
Jun. 23, 2013—My fellow folks at Inside ‘Dores have been posting all about music lately, and as someone who isn’t terribly opposed to the bandwagon, what better time than now to hop on for the ride.
Country Music City
May. 24, 2013—My name is Priyanka Aribindi, and I am a recovering Nashville junkie. Twenty-four days away from the perpetual sunshine and barbeque-tinged air feels like much too much, but lucky for me, my home away from home and I will be reunited once again in no time at all. While in the grand scheme of life/time/eternity,...
Half Marathon? Half Crazy. (Part 1)
May. 1, 2013—On Saturday, I set a personal record for the Country Music Half Marathon. I set a PR despite the pouring rain because it was my first half marathon ever!
Country Music 101
Jan. 12, 2013—Would you like to take the History of Country Music taught by a Grammy Nominated songwriter in Nashville, the "mecca" of Country Music, for a liberal arts requirement?
Oh No, I Might Like Country Music
Dec. 10, 2012—Nashville without country music would be like the Texas State Fair without fried food.