Announces Dates for CRS 2024 – To Be Held February 28-March 1, 2024
(Nashville, Tenn. – March 16, 2023) Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2023 wrapped up on Wednesday, March 15, after three days of thrilling musical performances, informative panels, and engaging sessions.
This year’s event was a success, with attendees enjoying a full-day Streaming Summit, insightful panels, “Power Hour” sessions, mentoring breakfasts, and featured interviews with country music icons Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney. CRS anchor events such as the Amazon Music Presents: “Country Heat at CRS” showcase, Warner Music Nashville’s Luncheon, Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley, “Team UMG” at the Ryman, Big Machine Label Group’s Luncheon, Lainey Wilson’s Bell Bottom Music Celebration, “Paddle Royale” Ping Pong Tournament, and the New Faces of Country Music Show and Dinner, were also big hits.
CRS will be back in 2024, taking place on Wednesday, February 28 through Friday, March 1. Registration for the event will open later this year.
Check out some of the highlights from CRS 2023 below.
The annual New Faces of Country Music® Show closed out CRS 2023. The New Faces Show has played a pivotal role in the careers of almost every major country star. It is also one of the week’s biggest highlights and includes the CRS/Country Aircheck Awards. The New Faces of Country Music Class of 2023 includes Priscilla Block, Jackson Dean, Jelly Roll, Frank Ray, and Nate Smith. Photo Credit (Left) CRB/CRS/Hunter Berry Download Here| Photo Credit (Right) CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen Download Here
Two-time Grammy-Award winning country artist Garth Brooks appeared as a featured artist, during CRS 2023. Brooks spoke on his career and what is to come in the future. The discussion was led by CRB/CRS Executive Director, RJ Curtis. Photo Courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen Download Here
Six-time Grammy-Award nominated country artist Kenny Chesney appeared as the featured artist for “The Artist Interview,” sponsored by BMI, during CRS 2023. Chesney talked about his creative process and what fans should expect in the near future. The discussion was led by Lon Helton, host of Country Countdown USA and publisher of Country Aircheck. Photo Courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen Download Here
Ian Munsick performs during the Warner Music Luncheon. Photo Credit: CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen Download Here
Chase Matthew performs during the Warner Music Luncheon. Photo Credit: CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen Download Here
Avery Anna performs during the Warner Music Luncheon. Photo Credit: CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen
Gabby Barrett and Colton Dixon performed a duet during the Warner Music Luncheon. Photo Credit: CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen Download Here
Hit songwriters, artists, and CRS 2023 attendees came together for “Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley” at CRS 2023. Hosted by Fitz of Country Top 40 with Fitz, the evening featured a lengthy list of songwriters telling their stories and performing some of County music’s biggest hits. The event was sponsored by Country Top 40 with Fitz, Skyview Networks, and First Horizon Bank, and the bar was sponsored by ASCAP. Pictured above L to R: Bryan Simpson, MaRynn Taylor, and Daniel Wilson. Photo credit CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen | Download Here
Rhett Akins performed during “Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley” at CRS 2023. Hosted by Fitz of Country Top 40 with Fitz, the evening featured a lengthy list of songwriters telling their stories and performing some of County music’s biggest hits. The event was sponsored by Country Top 40 with Fitz, Skyview Networks, and First Horizon Bank, and the bar was sponsored by ASCAP.
Photo credit CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen
Pictured above: The 6th annual “Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat at CRS” showcase was headlined by Chris Young and featured performances by Avery Anna, Dalton Dover, Megan Moroney, and Dylan Schneider. Pictured L to R: Back Row: Dalton Dover and Dylan Schneider; Front Row: Megan Moroney, Chris Young, and Avery Anna. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen | Download Here
Chris Young performs during “Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat at CRS” during CRS 2023. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen | Download Here
Dylan Schneider performs at
“Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat at CRS.” Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen Download Here
Avery Anna performs at “Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat at CRS.” Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen Download Here
Dalton Dover performs at “Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat at CRS.” Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen Download Here
Megan Moroney performs at
“Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat at CRS.” Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen | Download Here
Warner Music Nashville rising star Avery Anna kicked off the 2023 CRS Honors performing her rendition of the National Anthem. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen | Download Here
Grammy-Award winning country singer Carly Pearce took the stage for a memorable performance during the 2023 CRS Honors. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen | Download Here
Kelsea Ballerini joined CRS Honors at CRS 2023 to announce the honorees for the 2023 Country Radio Hall of Fame. The prestigious list includes six exceptional radio professionals – four off-air broadcasters and two on-air personalities. Pam Green, Charlie Morgan, Wade Jessen, and John Willyard are among the distinguished off-air honorees, while Trish Biondo and Dollar Bill Wilson are recognized for their outstanding on-air contributions. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen | Download Here
The CRS Big Machine Label Group luncheon featured performances by Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore, Chris Janson, Riley Green, Danielle Bradbery, Conner Smith, Shane Profitt, and Mackenzie Carpenter. Pictured here L to R: Front Row: Jimmy Harnen (President and CEO, Big Machine Records), Brantley Gilbert, Scott Borchetta (President/CEO, BMLG), Danielle Bradbery, CRB/CRS Executive Director RJ Curtis; Middle Row: George Briner (President/The Valory Music Co.), Chris Janson, Justin Moore, Riley Green, Clay Hunnicutt (General Manager, Big Machine Records), CRB/CRS Board President Kurt Johnson; Back Row: Mackenzie Carpenter, Shane Profitt, and Conner Smith. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen | Download Here
Country Radio Seminar (CRS) hosted the CRS 2023 Happy Hour Opening Reception featuring the CMT Next Women of Country Takeover. Sponsored by CMT, BMI, and Visionary Media Group, the showcase highlighted four up-and-coming female artists representing CMT’s Next Women of Country, including Ashley Cooke, Miko Marks, O.N.E The Duo, and Alana Springsteen. Pictured L to R: CRB/CRS Executive Director RJ Curtis, CMT’s Cody Alan, Visionary Media Group’s Anastasia Brown, Julia Cole, O.N.E The Duo, Miko Marks, Ashley Cooke, CMT’s Leslie Fram, and BMI’s Shannon Saunders. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen| Download Here
Ashley Cooke performs at the CMT’s Next Women of Country Takeover during the Happy Hour Opening Reception at CRS 2023. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen Download Here
Miko Marks performs at the CMT’s Next Women of Country Takeover during the Happy Hour Opening Receptions at CRS 2023. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen
O.N.E The Duo performs at the CMT’s Next Women of Country Takeover during the Happy Hour Opening Reception at CRS 2023. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen Download Here
Alana Springsteen performs at the CMT’s Next Women of Country Takeover during the Happy Hour Opening Reception at CRS 2023. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen Download Here
Tracy Lawrence was awarded the Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) 2023 Artist Humanitarian Award at CRS 2023 while Brent Michaels received the 2023 Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award. Pictured Above L to R: CRB/CRS Board President, Kurt Johnson, Brent Michaels, Tracy Lawrence, CRB/CRS Executive Director, RJ Curtis, and CRB/CRS Board Secretary Beverlee Brannigan. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Hunter Berry Download Here
CRS 2023 hosted the “Power Hour Sessions,” featuring lecturers covering different, challenging topics in a short-form manner. Pictured above: personality at iHeart KAJA/San Antonio Alek Halverson. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen Download Here
CRS 2023 hosted the “Power Hour Sessions,” featuring lecturers covering different, challenging topics in a short-form manner. Pictured above: CMA Sr. Director of Industry Relations and Inclusion Mia McNeal. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen Download Here
CRS 2023 hosted the “Power Hour Sessions,” featuring lecturers covering different, challenging topics in a short-form manner. Pictured above: President of Jacobs Media Fred Jacobs. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen Download Here
CMA Award-winning country artist Lainey Wilson took center stage at the Lainey Wilson Bell Bottom Music Celebration at CRS 2023. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Hunter Berry Download Here
The 3rd annual “Paddle Royale” Ping Pong Tournament, sponsored by PickleJar, was held on Monday, March 13 during CRS 2023. Pictured above: Chris Lane took home the superbly obnoxious championship belt. This year’s players included Ashley Cooke, Morgan Evans, Gator Harrison, Laura Hostelley, Riley Green, Erin Kinsey, Chris Lane, Scotty McCreery, Jake Owen, Tim Roberts, Jelly Roll, Lily Rose, Nate Smith, Kristen Williams, Brett Young, and more. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Hunter Berry Download Here
CRS is the premier educational and networking event for country radio and music industry professionals, providing attendees with access to informative panels, numerous networking opportunities, prominent speakers, research presentations, and intimate performances from some of today’s biggest stars and emerging artists. Panels at CRS covered a wide range of relevant topics in the country radio industry, including social media and digital innovations, brand strategies, leadership skills, consumer research studies, the relationships and economics of the radio and record industries, and much more.
For more information, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com and follow CRS on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Additional information can be obtained by calling 615-327-4487.
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 2023 was held March 13-15, 2023, at the Omni Nashville Hotel.
About Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc ®: The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc ® is a 501 © 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters worldwide together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.