(NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sept. 16, 2026) Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) has announced the 2026–2027 CRB Board of Directors, comprised of leaders from across the country radio and music industries who will help guide the organization and its annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS).
Returning CRB officers are Kurt Johnson (Townsquare Media) as President, John Shomby (Country’s Radio Coach) as Vice President, and Matt Sunshine (The Center for Sales Strategy) as Secretary.
New additions include Travis Daily (Cumulus), Shelley Hargis (BBR Music Group), Jay Cruz (Big Machine Records|Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment), and Mike Molinar (Big Machine Music).
The complete 2026–2027 CRB Board of Directors consists of Chuck Aly (Country Aircheck), Justin Chase (Beasley Media Group), George Couri (Triple 8 Management), Jay Cruz (Big Machine Records|Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment, Travis Daily (Cumulus), Tim Foisset (Spotify), Gator Harrison (K-LOVE), Shelley Hargis (BBR Music Group), Debra Herman (Apple Music), Kenny Jay (Albright & O’Malley & Brenner), Jennifer Johnson (Riser House Entertainment), Kurt Johnson (Townsquare Media), Ashley Layfield (WFUS/Tampa, WUBL/Atlanta), Jon Loba (BMG), Mike McVay (McVay Media), Brent Michaels (KUZZ/Bakersfield), Damon Moberly (MCA), Mike Molinar (Big Machine Music), Jordan Pettit (Big Loud), Rod Phillips (iHeartCountry), Joel Raab (Joel Raab Country Radio & Media), Tim Roberts (Audacy), John Shomby (Country’s Radio Coach), Matt Sunshine (The Center for Sales Strategy), Greg Strassell (Hubbard Radio), RJ Meacham (Summit House Entertainment), Stacy Waugh (Big Loud), Allison Warren (Cumulus), and Kristen Williams (Warner Music Nashville).
Charlie Morgan continues as Board Member Emeritus.
Johnson shares, “Our board represents so many different perspectives across country radio and the music industry, and that range of experience is incredibly important to the work we do. I’m grateful to each of these leaders for their service, and I’m excited about the ideas, conversations, and collaboration as we continue to build the future of CRB and CRS.”
The CRB Board of Directors represents a broad cross-section of the country radio and music industries and works throughout the year to support CRB’s mission and the continued success of CRS.
CRS 2027 is scheduled for March 17–19 at the Omni Nashville Hotel.
For more information, visit CountryRadioSeminar.com and follow CRS on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Additional information can be obtained by calling 615-327-4487.
About Country Radio Seminar: Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is an annual convention designed to facilitate knowledge exchange and the sharing 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 connect, learn, and contribute to the continued growth of the format.
About Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.: Established in 1969, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as a unifying force connecting radio broadcasters with the country music industry. Its mission is to support the vitality and continued growth of country radio and the broader country music community.