Photos of individual scholars are available here
(Nashville, Tennessee – January 12, 2024) The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) is thrilled to announce the 2024 Rusty Walker and Lisa McKay Women in Radio Scholars.
This year’s Rusty Walker Scholarship recipients are Gabe Mercer (KMLE/KKWF, Audacy), Erin Bourne (WJEN-FM 105.3 Cat Country), and Haley Mason (CMG Athens). The Lisa McKay Women in Radio Scholarship will be awarded to Annie Owens (WPAW – 93.1 The Wolf, Audacy) and Emily Harlan (KBAY/ Bay Country 94.5, Alpha Media).
CRB Scholarship Committee Chairman John Shomby expresses, “This is one of the most satisfying and important parts of our work at CRS. It’s all introducing new broadcasters to CRS, giving them a chance to network with and learn from some of the best in our business.”
Each recipient will receive a scholarship package, including registration, hotel accommodations, and airfare for CRS 2024, as well as recognition during the CRS 2024 week.
DMR/Interactive proudly supports both the Rusty Walker and Lisa McKay scholarship programs, honoring the legacies of Rusty Walker and Lisa McKay, who continue to inspire the future leaders of the radio programming industry.
CRS 2024, scheduled from February 28 to March 1, promises a dynamic schedule filled with educational panels, virtual networking, and workshops aimed at providing valuable insights and takeaways for attendees.
For more information, please visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.
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 2024 is set for February 28-March 1, 2024 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.
