Submission deadline is Thursday, Nov. 12
(NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Oct. 15, 2026) Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) is now accepting applications for the Rusty Walker Scholarship, offering one first-time attendee the opportunity to experience Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2027.
Established in 2012 in honor of the late Rusty Walker, a respected former CRS board member, Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee, influential programmer, consultant, and mentor, the scholarship recognizes promising radio professionals and provides opportunities to connect, learn, and grow within the country music industry.
The deadline to apply is Thursday, Nov. 12. Eligibility is limited to full-time radio station employees who will be attending CRS for the first time. To be considered, applicants must complete the online application and submit an essay of no more than 500 words explaining why they should be selected as this year’s recipient. Interested parties can apply here.
The recipient will be recognized during CRS 2027, and receive a package that includes full registration to the event, round-trip airfare to Nashville, and hotel accommodations at the Omni Nashville Hotel.
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 industry convention dedicated to education, networking, and the exchange of ideas and best practices within the country music and radio industries. Bringing together radio professionals, record labels, artists, and industry leaders, CRS provides a platform for collaboration, innovation, and professional development. 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 dedicated to connecting radio broadcasters with the country music industry. Through education, collaboration, and industry engagement, CRB works to support the continued growth and vitality of country radio.