Featuring Headliner Parker McCollum, along with Max McNown, Carter Faith, and Zach John King
(Nashville, Tennessee — February 12, 2026) — Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is excited to announce the lineup for “Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat” at CRS 2026. This year’s highly anticipated showcase will be headlined by Parker McCollum — a past Amazon Music Artist to Watch and CRS 2022 New Faces of Country Music performer — with support from 2025 Amazon Music Artist to Watch Max McNown, 2026 Amazon Music Breakthrough Artist Carter Faith, and 2026 Amazon Music Artist to Watch Zach John King. Each artist will bring their distinct sound to the stage for an unforgettable evening of country music.
“‘Country Heat’ has always been about championing the artists shaping where country music is headed next,” says Michelle Tigard Kammerer, Global Head of Country Music at Amazon Music. “Bringing Parker, Max, Carter, and Zach together for CRS reflects the strength and diversity of the genre today. We’re excited to give fans and the industry the opportunity to experience these artists in an intimate setting during one of country music’s most important weeks.”
Country Heat is Amazon Music’s flagship country music brand, spanning the “Country Heat” playlist, the Country Heat Weekly podcast, and live events that bring fans closer to the artists shaping the sound of country music today. Country Heat celebrates today’s biggest hits while championing emerging artists defining the genre’s future.
The Amazon Music Country Heat CRS Showcase will take place on Wednesday, March 18, from 6:00–8:30 p.m. in the Broadway Performance Hall at the Omni Nashville Hotel, marking a high-energy start to CRS 2026.
General registration for CRS 2026, taking place March 18–20, is $698 per person and is available at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. Limited single-day passes are also available for $349 (maximum of two per person) and include access to panels, speakers, luncheons, and networking events for the selected day, excluding Friday’s New Faces of Country Music® Showcase. New Faces of Country Music® tickets are sold separately for $110 and are limited. Tickets can be secured by contacting Ashley Bourque at Ashley@crb.org. Any unsold tickets will be available for purchase on-site.
For more information, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com and follow CRS on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also call 615-327-4487 for additional information.
About Amazon Music: Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that connects fans, artists, and creators through music, podcasts, and culture. Amazon Music brings fans closer to what they love, with curated and personalized playlists, artist livestreams, artist merch, and Amazon Exclusive podcasts. Prime members get access to over 100 million songs in shuffle mode, All-Access playlists, plus the largest catalog of ad-free top podcasts, included with their membership. Customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for full, on-demand access to 100 million songs, as well as millions of songs in HD, Ultra HD, and Spatial audio, and the world’s largest selection of audiobooks from Audible. Anyone can listen to Amazon Music by downloading the free Amazon Music app, or wherever they listen to music, including Alexa-enabled devices. Learn more at amazon.com/music.
About Country Radio Seminar: Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is an annual convention meticulously designed to facilitate knowledge exchange and foster the exchange of business practices within the country music industry. With a specific focus on matters relevant to country radio, CRS serves as a vital platform for industry professionals to thrive and contribute. The dates for CRS 2026 are March 18–20.
About Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.®: Established in 1969, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc ® is a 501 © 3 non-profit organization that serves as a unifying force, connecting radio broadcasters worldwide with the dynamic country music industry. Our mission is to ensure its vitality and foster growth within the industry.
