Nominations are due December 15, 2025
(Nashville, Tennessee – October 8, 2025) Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 CRB Artist Humanitarian Award.
The Artist Humanitarian Award is given to a Country Artist whose philanthropic efforts have significantly improved the effectiveness and impact of the causes they support. This individual not only lends their name and influence but also dedicates their time, talent, and resources.
Nominations are due by Thursday, December 15, 2025. Nominations can be made by emailing RJ Curtis at rj@crb.org and Chasity Crouch at chasity@crb.org. Submission materials should include, in no more than three pages and PDF form, an outline of charitable efforts and affiliations that match the criteria listed for the award. The recipient of the award will be recognized at CRS 2026 in March.
The CRB Artist Humanitarian Award was created in 1990 by the organization’s board to honor those Country music artists who have exhibited exceptional humanitarian efforts during their career. Past recipients include Eric Church, Luke Combs, Kane Brown, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Trace Adkins, Randy Owen, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Reba, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks, and Charlie Daniels, among others. For a full list of past recipients, visit here.
Country Radio Seminar will take place Wednesday, March 18 – Friday, March 20, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Registration for CRS 2026 is now available through www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.
For more information, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com and follow CRS on Facebook, Twitter, 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.
