(Nashville, Tennessee – January 4, 2024) Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2024 has announced morning mentoring sessions, set to kickstart each day of the 3-day event. Providing valuable insights and networking opportunities, the sessions have been thoughtfully designed to educate and promote diversity within the country music industry.
On the kick-off day of CRS 2024, Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the Y’all Means All: Diversity Matters Breakfast will take place from 8:00 am to 8:50 am in Legends A-C at the Omni Nashville Hotel. This breakfast event aims to address diversity and inclusivity within the country radio industry. It seeks to inspire attendees to champion diversity within their organizations by demonstrating that individuals from minority groups hold influential positions. The event will also shine a spotlight on the diversity within country radio through a diverse breakfast gathering, followed by an engaging panel discussion. The panel discussion will be moderated by Mia McNeal, Senior Director of Industry Relations & Inclusion at the Country Music Association (CMA), and will feature esteemed panelists including Jaye Albright (retired Albright & O’Malley & Brenner), Jon Loba (BBR/BMG), Frank Ray (BBR Music Group artist), and Lily Rose (Big Loud Records, Back Blocks Music, and Republic Records Country artist).
On Friday, March 1, 2024, from 7:30 am to 8:45 am, CRS will present the Women’s Networking Breakfast, sponsored by Nuvoodoo Media. This session will focus on empowering and connecting women within the country music industry. Confirmed attendees include Charlene Bryant (UMG Nashville), Zena Burns (Moxie Coalition), Blake Carter (SEVENS Radio Network/The Garth Channel), Katie Dean (Leo33), Brooke Diaz (BMLG), Karina Farias (Edison Research), Krista Hayes (Cumulus Media), Laura Hostelley (Triple Tigers Records), Jessica “Carsen” Humphreville (Silverfish Media), Michelle Tigard Kammerer (Amazon Music), Sarah Kay (WQMX), Basak Kizilisik (Eighteen Company), Katie McCartney (Monument Records), Mia McNeal (CMA), Brooks O’Brian (WWJO), Athena Puharic (Big Machine Label Group), Brooke Taylor (iHeart), Nikki Thomas (Bristol Broadcasting), and Melissa Quinones (Cox Media Group).
More agenda details for CRS 2024 will be released soon. Throughout the event, attendees can expect over 20 educational panels offering exclusive insights into industry trends and ideas. The “Digital Music Summit” is a particular highlight, dedicated to exploring the ever-evolving landscape of digital music. Networking breakfasts offer opportunities for meaningful connections, while daily label luncheons present captivating performances. Acoustic Alley provides intimate acoustic experiences, and Pop-Up Showcase Performances spotlight emerging talent.
Registration for CRS 2024 is now open. Interested parties can register here. For more information, please visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.
About Country Radio Seminar (CRS): 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 2024 is set for February 28-March 1, 2024 at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Registration for Country Radio Seminar is available for purchase at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. 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 Broadcasters, Inc.®: 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 the vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.
CRB/CRS CONTACT:
Christy Walker-Watkins – AristoPR – 615-269-7071– christy@aristomedia.com
Taylor Dickens – AristoPR – 615-269-7071 – taylor@aristomedia.com
