Submission deadline is Thursday, Oct. 22
(NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Oct. 8, 2026) Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) and Country Radio Seminar (CRS) are now accepting applications for the Lisa McKay Women in Radio Scholarship, created to honor the legacy of Lisa McKay, an influential radio programmer whose career and leadership continue to inspire women pursuing careers in the industry.
Eligible applicants must be either a female college senior studying broadcast communications who is involved in radio programming or a female professional with one to three years of experience in the radio business as a Program Director, Assistant Program Director, or Music Director. Applicants must also be first-time CRS attendees.
Applications are open now through Thursday, Oct. 22. Three scholarship recipients will be recognized during CRS 2027, and each will receive a package that includes full registration to the event, round-trip airfare to Nashville, and hotel accommodations at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Interested parties can apply here.
CRS 2027, scheduled for March 17–19, will bring together professionals from across the country radio and music industries for three days of educational programming, networking opportunities, panels, workshops, and events designed to provide attendees with actionable insights and opportunities for professional growth.
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 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 issues 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. CRS 2027 will take place March 17–19.
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 industry it serves.