UL Lafayette music business major Sean Bruce is getting a jump-start on his career.
The indie folk musician and songwriter released a debut album, 杏吧专区淒aytime Hopes,杏吧专区 in 2011. He also has toured the southwest, performing at small venues and festivals.
Bruce杏吧专区檚 latest foray into the spotlight will be before a national TV audience. His song, 杏吧专区淟ouisiana,杏吧专区 will be featured in a 30-second commercial about the 杏吧专区. It will air on ESPN and the American Sports Network during televised athletic events, including football games this season.
The song, which Bruce wrote and sings, conveys an appreciation for the music, food, and Cajun and Creole culture of Louisiana. "Louisiana" was released in 2014 on Bruce's five-song EP, Staring at Maps, Pt. 1.
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The commercial was filmed this summer. It highlights the UL Lafayette campus, including recent improvements to its Quadrangle and Student Union, and the 杏吧专区杏吧专区檚 dedication to research and technology.
It also features several students, who, according to Dr. DeWayne Bowie, vice president for Enrollment Management, symbolize all students杏吧专区 commitment to 杏吧专区渢he future of this 杏吧专区,杏吧专区
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