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Sounds of the Game: Nashville musicians record soundtrack to EA's College Football 27
By Sam Chimenti at WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
For the third year in a row, Belmont and Vanderbilt university alumni, students, and professors banded together to produce the soundtrack to one of America’s most popular video games:
Why this matters in The Nashville
The collaboration between Belmont and Vanderbilt universities on the soundtrack for EA's College Football 27 showcases the city's thriving music scene and its strong ties to the local education system. This partnership not only highlights the talent of Nashville 's musicians but also demonstrates the city's ability to support and nurture creative projects. The fact that this is the third consecutive year that local alumni, students, and professors have worked together on this project suggests a deepening relationship between the music and gaming industries in Nashville. As the city continues to grow and evolve, it will be interesting to see how this intersection of music and technology develops, and what other innovative projects emerge from the city's universities and music scene. The success of this collaboration could also have implications for the city's economic development, potentially attracting more gaming and music industry professionals to the area.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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