MTSU’s GRAMMY contenders didn’t bring home the statues this year, but they — and the university — continue to make a big impact on the entertainment industry.

Two alumni from the College of Media and Entertainment were honored at this year’s Distinguished Alumni and True Blue Citation Awards ceremony, held Oct. 2 as part of MTSU’s Homecoming festivities.

MTSU alumnus Eric Paslay and GRAMMY-nominated songwriter Dylan Altman headlined a special MTSU songwriting benefit Sunday, Dec. 9, at Nashville’s Listening Room Café.

Recording Industry alumnus Eric Paslay’s (’05) self-titled debut album shot to No. 2 recently on the iTunes country album chart.