(Nashville, Tennessee – January 27, 2025) Country Radio Seminar is excited to announce the return of the popular “Cycle of A Song” series as part of the Digital Music Summit during CRS 2025, set to take place from February 19-21, 2025. Following the success of last year’s inaugural panel, this series will once again offer an in-depth look at how a song evolves from creation to chart success.
The “Cycle of A Song” series gives a unique, behind-the-scenes exploration of the journey a song takes to become a hit, showcasing the vital roles social media, streaming platforms, radio play, and touring can play in building an artist’s audience. This year, DMS will focus on how these elements work together in the industry to create a chart-topping hit, offering attendees invaluable insights into the lifecycle of a song.
The Series Lineup:
Wednesday, Feb. 19 | 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Cycle of a Song: Ella Langley – “You Look Like You Love Me”
Thursday, Feb. 20 | 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
Cycle of a Song: Tucker Wetmore – “Wind Up Missin’ You”
Friday, Feb. 21 | 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Cycle of a Song: Dasha – “Austin”
This year’s panel builds upon the success of the “Cycle of A Song” segment from CRS 2024, which featured hits such as Bailey Zimmerman’s “Fall in Love,” Megan Maroney’s “Tennessee Orange,” and Jelly Roll’s “Son of a Sinner.” Additionally, the concept of “Cycle of A Song” originated from the Digital Music Summit’s highly acclaimed panel, “How They Built It: ‘Fancy Like’ and Its Path To #1,” which focused on the breakout success of Walker Hayes.
The “Cycle of A Song” series provides attendees with invaluable insights into the collaborative nature of country music hits, giving them a deeper understanding of the key factors that led to the song’s success.
For more information on CRS 2025, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.
About Ella Langley: In 2024 alone, Ella’s Langley’s debut record hungover to hit #1 on iTunes and Top 50 on the Billboard 200. RIAA Certified Platinum and CMA Award-winning single “you look like you love me (feat. Riley Green)” peaked #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart (where it would spend over 20 weeks) and hit #1 at US Country Radio, ending the longest break – 51 weeks – between women topping the chart and became the first woman of 2024 to lead the Airplay chart. The song has over 300M global streams, 30M video views, 10M TikTok views, 6M TikTok UGC creates, and was named song of the year by Variety, Billboard, LA Times, Cosmopolitan, Holler, Wide Open Country and Country Wire.
About Tucker Wetmore: Tucker Wetmore made a splash in early 2024 with his back-to-back debut smashes “Wine Into Whiskey” and “Wind Up Missin’ You.” Both songs charted on the Billboard Hot 100, with “Wind Up Missin’ You” reaching No. 31 and spending 42 weeks on the chart. After heading to radio in June 2024, the song hit No.1 on the Mediabase Country Airplay chart in an impressive 30 weeks. The now RIAA-Platinum Certified track has racked up over 362M global streams, fueled by its virality on TikTok where it amassed 2.1 BILLION TikTok views and 557K UGC videos. Wetmore’s rapid rise caught the attention of Billboard who named him as part of their all-genre ‘Artists to Watch’ and earned him a nomination from the iHeart Music Awards.
About Dasha: Dasha’s first big break came in 2024 when her hit single “Austin” catapulted her into the spotlight and onto the global stage. The song introduced new audiences to country music, earning platinum and gold certifications in 17 countries. Her independently released anthem resonated with fans worldwide, fueled by a viral dance video that skyrocketed Spotify streams from 5k to 3.4M per day within six weeks. “Austin” became the most-streamed female country song of the year, making Dasha the first independent artist to earn Spotify’s Pop Rising cover. Following her rapid rise, Dasha signed to Warner Records, which helped elevate “Austin” into a global phenomenon. The single climbed U.S. radio charts across three formats, reaching the Top 5 at country radio, and her sold-out Dashville U.S.A tour further solidified her status as a powerhouse performer and a global ambassador for country music.
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 2025 is set for February 19 – 21, 2025 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.
