GRAMMY-NOMINATED RECORDING ARTIST WILL HOGE VISITS BELMONT UNIVERSITY FOR GRAMMY U: OFF THE RECORD WITH WILL HOGE

Pictured L-R: Madison Lee (GRAMMY U), Will Hoge, Ken Tucker (Beats Music)

Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Recording Academy

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - April 17, 2014 - Grammy-nominated recording artist Will Hoge joined GRAMMY U and industry veteran Ken Tucker for a special event, “GRAMMY U: Off the Record with Will Hoge” on Tuesday night (4/15) at Belmont University in Nashville. The singer-songwriter gave an acoustic performance of his hit songs “Strong,” “Still Got You on My Mind” and the No. 1 Platinum-selling smash “Even If It Breaks Your Heart, ” recorded by the Eli Young Band. Hoge participated in a special Q&A moderated by Tucker, and he spoke to students about the creative process behind each song and how to develop a following as an artist.

“It is easier now than ever to get out there and establish a relationship with fans through music. I just try to produce great work and let the fans be a part of it,” said Hoge.

GRAMMY U helps to prepare college students for their careers in the music industry through networking, educational programs and performance opportunities, www.grammy.org.

For more information about Will Hoge, visit www.willhoge.com.