Committee includes 11 new members

(Nashville, Tenn. – April 30, 2012) The 2012-2013 Country Radio Seminar Agenda Committee has been finalized, CRS officials announced today. The committee includes 11 new members this year.

The complete 2012-2013 CRS Agenda Committee (* denotes new committee member):

Lee Adams / Broken Bow Records *
Daniel Anstandig / Listener Driven Radio *
Andy Denemark / United Stations
Dale Desmond / KTHK *
Ryan Dokke / Arista Records *
Greg Frey / Cumulus Media, Inc. *
Jeff Green / Country Aircheck (Agenda Committee Co-Chair)
Gator Harrison / WUSY
Andrew Kautz / Big Machine Label Group *
Judi Lakin / Cox Media Group Houston *
Stephen Linn / CMT
Nick Martin / WXFL
Lisa McKay / WQDR *
Daniel Miller / Borman Entertainment *
Mike Preston / KKWF
Ron Rodrigues / Arbitron
Sean Ross / Edison Research/Radio-Info.com *
Annie Sandor / Curb Records (Agenda Committee Chair)
Chris Stacey / Warner Music Nashville *
John Trapane / Capitol Records (Agenda Committee Co-Chair)

“We had a great CRS 2012 earlier this year, but we’re always looking for ways to make the seminar even better,” says 2012-2013 CRS Agenda Committee Chair Annie Sandor.  “We’ve put together a team that certainly has the tools to do just that!”

The 2012-2013 CRS Agenda Committee is made up of volunteers from all areas of the Country radio and record industries and gathers each year to plan events for Country Radio Seminar.  This year’s Agenda Committee members will meet June 20-22, 2012, in Nashville to put together the framework and topics for CRS 2013, held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013.

For more information, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.

About Country Radio Seminar:
Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio.  CRS 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center.  Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.  Country Radio Seminar is a property of Country Radio Broadcasters.

CRS 2012 Edison research presentation now online at CountryRadioSeminar.com

(Nashville, Tenn. – March 5, 2012) Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. has announced additions to its 2012-2013 Board of Directors and CRS 2013 Agenda Committee.

Gary Overton (Sony Music Nashville) and Jennie Smythe (Girlilla Marketing) are new appointees to the Board of Directors, while Brian O’Connell (Live Nation) has been re-appointed following his one-year term in 2011-2012.

The 2012-2013 Board of Directors Officers are:

President: Mike Culotta (WQYK / Tampa, Fla.)
Vice President: R.J. Curtis (Country Aircheck / Nashville, Tenn.)
Secretary: Carole Bowen (WKIS / Miami, Fla.)
Treasurer: Jeff Walker (AristoMedia/Marco Promotions / Nashville, Tenn.)

The full CRS Board of Directors lineup can be found at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.

Jeff Green (Country Aircheck) and John Trapane (Capitol Nashville) have been named as co-vice chairs of the CRS 2013 Agenda Committee.  The CRS 2013 Agenda Committee Officers are:

Agenda Chair: Annie Sandor (Curb Records / Miami, Fla.)
Agenda Co-Vice Chair: Jeff Green (Country Aircheck)
Agenda Co-Vice Chair: John Trapane (Capitol Nashville)

The full CRS 2013 Agenda Committee will be announced in 6-8 weeks.  Those interested in joining the Agenda Committee should contact Annie Sandor (ASandor@Curb.com), Jeff Green (Jeff@CountryAircheck.com) or John Trapane (John.Trapane@EMICap.com).

The research presentation conducted by Edison Research and presented at CRS 2012 is now available on the CRS website here.  To view an online photo gallery of events and panels from CRS 2012, visit: www.CountryRadioSeminar.com or www.Flickr.com/AristoPR.

CRS 2013 is to be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, at the Nashville Convention Center in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.

About Country Radio Seminar:
Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio.  CRS 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center.  Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.  Country Radio Seminar is a property of Country Radio Broadcasters.

Android, Apple versions now available; Blackberry version coming soon

(Nashville, Tenn. – Feb. 13, 2012) The CRS 2012 app is now available for download on the Android, Blackberry, iPad, iPhone and iTouch devices.

Developed in conjunction with Country Aircheck, the newly designed CRS 2012 app offers agenda information, custom scheduling capabilities, maps and after hours entertainment listings, news tickers, a Nashville club directory, CMT access, Country Aircheck news and the debut of CRS Radio, featuring music from current and up-and-coming stars.  Download the Android version here and Apple devices here.  The Blackberry version will be available soon.

“We are very excited to bring CRS attendees the newly redesigned CRS 2012 mobile application to assist in navigating all things Country Radio Seminar,” says Country Aircheck’s Brad Helton.  “Many of the new features will keep attendees informed in up-to-date news, expose them to new music via the CRS Radio, and guide them through all CMT offerings.  Look for mainstay features from last years mobile app, such as custom scheduling, after hours event listings, panel ratings and a Nashville club directory.”

CRS 2012 is held Feb. 22-24, 2012, at the Nashville Convention Center.  $499 Regular rate remains available at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.

About Country Radio Seminar:
Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio.  CRS 2012 will be held Feb. 22-24, 2012, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center.  Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.  Country Radio Seminar is a property of Country Radio Broadcasters.

Awards to be presented at CRS New Faces event

BMI and Country Aircheck-sponsored showcase to feature Matraca Berg, Natalie Hemby and Lori McKenna

Natalie Hemby

Lori McKenna

(Nashville, Tenn. – March 4, 2011) The second annual CRB-Country Aircheck Awards were presented Friday night, March 4, during the CRS New Faces of Country Music Show® at Country Radio Seminar 2011.

CRB President Mike Culotta co-presented the awards with Country Aircheck’s Lon Helton in between performances at the New Faces show inside the Nashville Convention Center.

The 2011 CRB-Country Aircheck Award winners are:

Major Market Country Radio Station – WUSN/Chicago

Large Market Country Radio Station – WMIL/Milwaukee

Medium Market Country Radio Station – WIVK/Knoxville

Small Market Country Radio Station – WUSY/Chattanooga

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Market Manager/GM, Major Market – Natalie Conner, WXTU/Philadelphia

Market Manager/GM, Large Market – Tom English, WSIX/Nashville

Market Manager/GM, Medium Market – Thom Mandel, WQMX/Akron

Market Manager/GM, Small Market – Ken Salyer, WKSF/Asheville

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Major Market OM/Program Director – Mike Culotta, WQYK-FM/Tampa

Large Market OM/Program Director – Keith Kaufman, WSIX/Nashville

Medium Market OM/Program Director – Mike Hammond, WIVK/Knoxville

Small Market OM/Program Director – Rob Kelley, WQHK/Ft. Wayne

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Major Market Music Director – TIE – Marci Braun, WUSN/Chicago and Ginny Rogers, WKLB/Boston

Large Market Music Director – TJ McEntire, KBEQ/Kansas City

Medium Market Music Director – Dave Taft, WBCT/Grand Rapids

Small Market Music Director – Brian Hatfield, WKSF/Asheville, NC

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National Air Personality – Bob Kingsley, Country Top 40

Major Market Personality – Lisa Dent & Ramblin’ Ray, WUSN/Chicago

Large Market Personality – Gerry House & The House Foundation, WSIX/Nashville

Medium Market Personality – Andy And Allison, WIVK/Knoxville

Small Market Personality – Dan, Dude And Lori Mae, WQHK/Ft. Wayne

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Platinum Record Label – Capitol Records

Gold Record Label – Big Machine Records

VP/Promotion – Jack Purcell, Big Machine

Director/National Promotion – George Briner, Valory

Regional Promoter – Erik Powell, Big Machine

Independent Promoter – Nine North

New Face Of Country – John Esposito, Warner Music Nashville

Radio awards were divided into four markets: Major (1-25), Large (26-50), Medium (51-100) and Small (101+).  Awards for each market recognized outstanding achievement in the Station, General Manager, Program Director, Music Director and Air Personality categories. There was also one National Personality award presented.

Interactive CRS agenda application created in partnership with Country Aircheck now available for smartphone users

(Nashville, Tenn. – Feb. 23, 2011) Country Radio Seminar 2011 is providing more social media options to its attendees this year and offering a new interactive agenda smartphone application, created in partnership with Country Aircheck.

The CRS 2011 application, or “app,” provides seminar attendees with an expanded CRS agenda, featuring panel descriptions, speaker bios, live performances, post-CRS nightlife activities and a map of downtown Nashville.  Users can create their own customized CRS schedule, rate the panels and post updates and reviews directly to their social media profiles.

“The new CRS app integrates all things CRS into your smartphone,” says CRB Executive Director Bill Mayne.  “I think our attendees will quickly appreciate all of the enhanced features this app offers, without having to carry around multiple schedules and agendas to find out where they want to go or how to get there.  It’s all right here in the palm of your hand.”

The CRS 2011 app is currently available for download on all iPhone and Android platforms, with a Blackberry version coming soon.  Download the Android application here and the iPhone app here.

“Last year, Country Aircheck partnered with the CRB to create the CRB-CA Awards, and this year, we’re proud to work with the CRB in delivering CRS 2011 registrants the seminar’s first ever smartphone app,” says Country Aircheck’s Lon Helton.  “Every session, every panelist, and every after-hours event is included, so everyone can customize their week to maximize their CRS 2011 experience.  It’s cool, it’s easy – and it’s on your phone!”

CRS 2011 is also upgrading its on-site social media initiatives.  Throughout the three-day seminar, CRB will post Facebook and Twitter updates from the Convention Center about panel highlights, artist performances, special guests and more.  Ongoing video blogs from CRS 2011 will be posted at CRB.org.

CRS 2011 is held March 2-4, 2011, in downtown Nashville, Tenn.  For more information, visit www.CRB.org.

About CRB:
The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. ® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.  More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at (615) 327-4487.

About CRS:
The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the Country music industry.  Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.  CRS 2011 will be held March 2-4, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn.  $499 On-Site registration (excluding a ticket to the sold out New Faces Show) is available at www.CRB.org or by contacting the Country Radio Broadcasters at (615) 327-4487.

CRS songwriter showcase sponsored by BMI and Country Aircheck

(Nashville, TN – Nov. 8, 2010) – Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® has announced Jerrod Niemann, Dallas Davidson and the legendary Whitey Shafer as the lineup for CRS 2011’s WCRS Live! songwriter showcase, sponsored by BMI and Country Aircheck.

“Once again, we’ve put together a perfect picture of the BMI family of Country hit makers – red-hot, rising star Jerrod Niemann, mega-hit songwriter Dallas Davidson and the legendary Whitey Shafer,” says Jody Williams, BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Nashville.  “This will be a show that has it all from three of the finest songwriters Nashville has ever seen.  BMI could not be more proud of all these guys.  This is gonna be cool!”

Adds Country Aircheck’s Lon Helton, “Year after year BMI presents a top notch WCRS Live! with great songwriters and artists.  We’re proud to co-sponsor this ‘must-hear’ event with them.”

The WCRS Live! showcase is one of the performance highlights each year at Country Radio Seminar, held March 2-4, 2011, in downtown Nashville.  WCRS Live! takes place Thursday, March 3, at 4:25 – 5:40 p.m. in the Nashville Convention Center.

For more information on CRS 2011, visit www.CRB.org.

About Whitey Shafer:
With a career spanning more than four decades, Whitey Shafer is one of Nashville’s most accomplished songwriters.  Born and raised in Whitney, Texas, Shafer moved to Nashville in 1967, where he began a career that includes such hits as “The Baptism of Jesse Taylor” (Johnny Russell), “Tell Me Lying Eyes Are Wrong” (George Jones) and “I Wonder Do You Think of Me” (Keith Whitley).  Along with Lefty Frizzell, the two legends collaborated together on songs like “That’s The Way Love Goes,” “I Never Go Around Mirrors,” “Bandy The Rodeo Clown,” “Lucky Arms,” “I Can’t Get Over You To Save My Life” and others.  With help from a couple of his ex-wives, Shafer also wrote several hits for George Strait, including “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind” and “All My Ex’s Live in Texas.”  John Michael Montgomery, Lee Ann Womack and Kenny Chesney are just a few of the contemporary artists that have recorded Shafer’s compositions.  Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1989, Shafer lives near Nashville with his wife Tracy.  Visit www.myspace.com/whiteyshafer for more information.

About Jerrod Niemann:
Judge Jerrod & The Hung Jury, Jerrod Niemann’s chart-topping debut album for Sea Gayle/Arista Nashville, is a far cry from a typical Country album.  From the opening song, “They Should Have Named You Cocaine,” to his first No. 1 single, “Lover, Lover,” to his current single, “What Do You Want,” listeners find themselves in for an extraordinary ride.  Niemann wrote or co-wrote most of the album’s songs with his friends, including Jamey Johnson and Dallas Davidson.   Although Niemann had already experienced triumphs as a songwriter – having songs recorded by Garth Brooks, Jamey Johnson, Julie Roberts and Blake Shelton – he recorded Judge Jerrod & The Hung Jury out of a yearning to be a performer himself.  He scored his first No. 1 hit with the song, “Lover, Lover” in 2010.  A CMA New Artist of the Year nominee and three-time ACA nominee, Niemann will perform with Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker on the H20 Frozen Over Tour in January and February 2011.  Visit www.jerrodniemannofficial.com for more information.

About Dallas Davidson:
Dallas Davidson arrived in Nashville in January 2004. His first cut was a song called “Kiss My Country Ass,” recorded by Rhett Akins and Hank Williams, Jr.  However, it was an unconventional club-thumper that ignited Davidson’s career.  Along with friends Jamey Johnson and Randy Houser, the trio wrote Trace Adkins’ mega-hit, “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” which topped charts and playlists in both dancehalls and dance clubs.  His first trip to the top of the charts proved to be a harbinger of chart-climbing success.  Since then, Davidson’s work has been recorded by Tim McGraw, Jamey Johnson, Jack Ingram, Josh Turner, Rodney Atkins, Blake Shelton and more.  He has scored seven additional No. 1s, including Brad Paisley and Keith Urban’s “Start a Band,” Brooks & Dunn’s “Put a Girl in It,” Billy Currington’s “That’s How Country Boys Roll,” Joe Nichols’ “Gimmie That Girl,” Luke Bryan’s “Rain is a Good Thing,” Blake Shelton’s “All About Tonight” and his latest, Josh Turner’s “All Over Me.”  Visit www.dallasdavidson.com for more information.

About CRB:
The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. ® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.  More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at (615) 327-4487.

About CRS:
The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the Country music industry.  Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.  CRS 2011 will be held March 2-4, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn.  Limited time, $399 registration is currently available online at www.CRB.org or by contacting the Country Radio Broadcasters at (615) 327-4487.

Awards to be Presented at New Faces of Country Music Show®

(Nashville, TN – Oct. 6, 2009)  The inaugural CRB-Country Aircheck Awards will be presented as part of the New Faces of Country Music Show at Country Radio Seminar® 41, to be held Feb. 24-26, 2010, in Nashville, Tenn.

In conjunction with trade publication Country Aircheck, CRB will present the new awards between performances at next year’s New Faces of Country Music Show on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.  Voting begins at www.CRBAwards.com on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and remains open through Dec. 11, 2009. Awards finalists will be announced on Jan. 4, 2010, with the final round balloting taking place between Jan. 5-Feb. 5, 2010.

“We are very excited to recognize the outstanding efforts of those individuals who excel in the Country radio and music industries.  Thanks to our new relationship with Country Aircheck, we feel there’s no better place to do that than at Country Radio Seminar,” says Becky Brenner, CRB President.

Country Aircheck’s Lon Helton will co-present the CRB-Country Aircheck Awards with Brenner.

“The New Faces Show is the culmination of an incomparably vital event that brings these two industries together on common ground,” CA Publisher/CEO Lon Helton says. “We can’t think of a better venue for marking their achievements and we’re proud to begin this partnership with Country Radio Broadcasters.”

There will be 28 awards presented:

A discretionary New Face of Country Professional award will be given to an emerging professional who has made a specific impact in the Country radio or Country music industry in the previous 12 months.

About CRB:
 The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.  Registration information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at 615-327-4487.  Early bird registration for CRS 41 ends Oct. 31, 2009.  Follow CRS 41 on Facebook, or on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/OfficialCRS.

About CRS:
 The Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the country music industry.  CRS takes place at the Nashville Convention Center in downtown Nashville, Tenn.  Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.

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