(Nashville, Tenn. – May 21, 2025) — Country Radio Seminar (CRS) has announced the next installment of its CRS360 webinar series, “A Face For Radio?…A Difference For Your Listeners,” now available for viewing at CountryRadioSeminar.com.
An extension of the research unveiled at CRS 2025, this CRS360 session examines the evolving role of personality in Country radio and its impact on listener engagement. Leveraging new data pulled from the CRS 2025 research project, the session uncovers what audiences truly notice, connect with, and expect from radio hosts in today’s crowded media landscape.
Moderated by Clay Hunnicutt, the session features expert insights from Carolyn Gilbert and Leigh Jacobs (NuVoodoo Media) and Gator Harrison (iHeartCountry).
The conversation highlights five actionable areas programmers can focus on to maximize their station’s on-air talent, from authenticity and relatability to trust, tone, and timing. By tapping into listener preferences and behavioral trends, this webinar provides strategic takeaways for programmers, content directors, and talent coaches alike.
“This CRS360 episode continues the important conversation we began at CRS 2025, taking the research one step further by showing how personality truly drives connection on Country radio,” said CRB Executive Director RJ Curtis. “It’s a valuable extension of our findings and offers meaningful, actionable insights for programmers and talent alike.”
Other CRS360 episodes are available on demand by visiting www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.
About Country Radio Seminar: Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 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 2026 is scheduled for March 18-20, 2026.
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 worldwide together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.
