| (Nashville, Tenn. – Jan. 4, 2019) The Country Radio Broadcasters have named Kristin Monica (On-Air/APD/Digital Director/Program Coordinator, NASH-FM/WFYR/Peoria, IL), Megan Benoit(Promotions Coordinator, CKRY/Calgary, AB, Canada), and Shannon Lewis (Digital Managing Editor, KATP/Amarillo, TX) as recipients of the 2019 Rusty Walker Scholarship. Each individual will receive an all-expense paid trip and attendance to CRS 2019, to be held Feb. 13-15, 2019. The three scholars, all full-time radio station employees and first time CRS attendees, will be recognized during the CRS 2019 Opening Ceremonies. The Rusty Walker Scholarship program is named in honor of Country Radio Hall of Fame member Rusty Walker, who passed away in May 2012 at the age of 59. To honor Walker’s belief in cultivating rising stars, CRS created the scholarship program in his name, enabling young members of the business who may not otherwise have the chance, to attend CRS. Country Radio Seminar will be held Wednesday, Feb. 13 through Friday, Feb. 15 at the luxurious Omni Nashville, in the heart of downtown Nashville. Register to attend CRS 2019 today by visiting www.CountryRadioSeminar.com or by calling the CRS offices at 615-327-4487. Registration is currently available at the “Regular Rate” of $599 but will increase to $699 on Jan. 14. About Country Radio Seminar: 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 2019 will be held Feb. 13-15, 2019. Visit atwww.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information. Like CRS on Facebook and follow CRS onTwitter. (Hashtag #CRS50). |
