(Nashville, Tennessee — March 6, 2026) — Country Radio Seminar (CRS) announces the return of Workshop Alley, offering attendees a dynamic series of hands-on learning opportunities focused on innovation, on-air performance, and revenue growth. A cornerstone of CRS’s commitment to professional development, Workshop Alley delivers practical tools and actionable insights designed to help radio professionals thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Taking place Friday, March 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Workshop Alley will feature three focused tracks: AI Classroom, 360° Approach to Being a Jock, and Sales: Acoustic. Each track provides targeted education led by industry experts, with sessions designed to deliver real-world strategies that can be implemented immediately.
AI Classroom: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Music Row 1
9:00 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. – “Efficiency Tools” – Phil Becker (Alpha Media)
9:45 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. – “Creative Tools” – Nick Steele (Audacy)
10:30 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. – “Prompt Writing” – Stan Marczewski (BBR Music Group/Stoney Creek Records)
11:15 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. – “30 Tech Tools in 30 Minutes” – Clay Walker (Audacy)
360° Approach to Being a Jock: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Music Row 3
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – “Fix Your Feed” – Bo Matthews (Super Hi-Fi) & Izzy Guti (Disruptive Soul)
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – “Boosting Your Leverage in Contract Talks”
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – “From Sold to Sound: Imaging & Promos” – Neil Wilson (Neil Wilson Voiceovers), Jess Jennings (iHeartMedia), Cowboy Kyle (iHeartMedia)
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – “Breaks That Land: Relatable, Real, Zero Clichés” – MoJoe Roberts (iHeart)
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – “Make the Music Work for You: Music Scheduling” – Nikki Thomas (Bristol Broadcasting Company)
Sales: Acoustic: 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. | Level 4 – Acoustic Room
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – “Cycle of an Ad: Everyone is in Sales” – Moderated by Sarah Frazier (Audacy)
CRS 2026, taking place March 18–20, will feature three days of educational programming, networking opportunities, and marquee events, including the New Faces of Country Music® Show, CRS Honors, label luncheons, the Digital Music Summit (DMS), and more.
Registration for CRS 2026 is no longer available online and will be available exclusively on-site in Nashville at the current rate of $799 through the start of the event. A limited number of New Faces of Country Music® tickets remain available for $110 and are sold separately. Special rates will also continue to be available, including the $199 student rate for currently enrolled students and $349 day passes (limit two per person), which provide full access to all programming, sessions, panels, speakers, networking events, and luncheons for a single day. Members of WMBA, IBA, and SOLID can also take advantage of a dedicated $450 industry organization rate.
The official CRS 2026 mobile app is now available for download on iPhone and Android devices. Attendees can access the full CRS agenda, speaker bios, artist lineups, session details, and more by searching “CRS 2026” in their mobile app store.
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 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 CRS 2026 are March 18–20.
About Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.®: Established in 1969, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® is a 501 (c) (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.
