(Nashville, Tennessee – October 23, 2025) Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is thrilled to announce the return of the Digital Music Summit (DMS) to CRS 2026, featuring an expanded lineup of forward-thinking panels and events designed to bridge the digital and radio landscapes.
DMS content will be woven throughout the three-day experience, offering thought-provoking discussions, networking opportunities, and artist spotlights that highlight the evolving relationship between digital platforms, radio, and the modern country music fan.
CRS is providing an early look at several standout sessions already confirmed for the DMS track:
CRS 2026 DMS-Focused Panels:
“The Showdown Of The Top 20: Comparing The Social, Streaming, And Radio Charts Of 2025”: Leading voices in DSPs, socials, and radio break down how each chart measurement system tells a different part of the story – and how they all connect. This is a deep look into the behaviors of today’s country music fans, where platforms overlap, and what gaps present opportunities.
“Pack Your Bags: Country’s Gone Global”: Travel with the experts to explore the globalization of country music and the opportunities it has brought to the genre. Come away with insights to help chart your international course.
“Embracing The Change: Country Is Cross Pollinating And That’s Okay”: Now more than ever, country music is being enthusiastically discovered across genres, with numerous artists finding great value in these collaborations and fans eagerly embracing this trend. Attendees will see real-world examples of how cross-genre collaborations benefit all stakeholders in country music.
“Nielsen Schmielsen: New Platforms For Audience Data & Analytics”: Over the past decade, the process of music discovery has undergone a radical transformation. New consumer habits mean new consumer data, which requires new analytic tools to aid music curators and marketers in making the most educated decisions. The pros and cons of these emerging, effective, and relevant consumer metrics, along with established and long-trusted sources such as Nielsen, Mediabase, and Luminate, will be discussed, providing insights on implementing newer tools that will move the needle for the latest generation of music fans.
Registration for CRS 2026 is now open and available at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. Hotel rooms at the official host hotel, Omni Nashville, are also now available for booking here. Please note that room availability will be limited on March 17, with more rooms becoming available from March 18-20, 2026. To ensure their stay, guests are encouraged to book their rooms now that the reservation link is available.
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 is an annual convention meticulously designed to facilitate knowledge exchange and foster the exchange 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 thrive and contribute. The dates for Country Radio Seminar 2026 are set from March 18-20, 2026.
About Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.®: Established in 1969, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc ® is a 501 © 3 non-profit organization that serves as a unifying force, connecting radio broadcasters worldwide with the dynamic Country Music Industry. Our mission is to ensure its vitality and foster growth within the industry.
