LOOT8 and Country Radio Seminar partner to present groundbreaking virtual singer/songwriter discovery competition; winner to perform at Bob Kingsley Acoustic Alley at CRS 2025
(Nashville, Tennessee – December 18, 2024) Tyler Hubbard is set to perform during Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley during CRS 2025. The highly anticipated event will occur on Thursday, February 20, 2025, and will be a celebration of country music’s songwriting craft.
With 22 No. 1 singles and two RIAA-certified Diamond songs under his belt as an artist, as well as 18 No. 1 hits as a songwriter, Tyler Hubbard is one of the genre’s most accomplished artists. In addition to his own songs, Hubbard has written multiple #1 and multi-Platinum songs for other artists, including “You Make It Easy” and “Burnin’ It Down” by Jason Aldean, “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight” for Cole Swindell and many more. Attendees will have a rare opportunity to experience his distinctive sound and songwriting talent up close.
Hubbard’s debut solo album Tyler Hubbard (released January 2023) and sophomore album Strong (released April 2024) have already produced three chart-topping singles: ‘5 Foot 9,’ ‘Dancin’ In The Country’ and ‘Back Then Right Now.’ As a member of Florida Georgia Line, and now a solo artist, Hubbard’s hits have left a lasting imprint on the country music landscape. CRS 2025 attendees will experience his music in a personal, acoustic setting at Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley.
In addition to Hubbard’s performance, CRS and Loot8 are excited to announce an innovative virtual singer/songwriter competition aimed at discovering the next wave of country music talent. The winner of this competition will earn the prestigious opportunity to perform an original song at Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley during CRS 2025.
The competition will feature four live preliminary rounds, streamed online on January 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2025, with the Grand Finals scheduled for January 22, 2025. The grand prize includes a live performance at CRS 2025 alongside Tyler Hubbard, Rhett Akins, and Old Dominion. The competition will also offer cash prizes, a professional judging panel, and global exposure, providing emerging artists with an unprecedented platform to showcase their music.
To participate, singers and songwriters must perform original songs, hold full rights to their music, and be solo performers or duos. For more information about LOOT8, including registration details and competition guidelines, visit LOOT8.io.
Hosted by Fitz from Country Top 40, Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley celebrates the art of songwriting and offers an intimate space for top country artists to share the stories behind their biggest hits. The event will also feature the presentation of Radio Ink’s “Top Country PDs” awards.
Sponsored by Country Top 40 with Fitz, Skyview Networks, and First Horizon Bank, with a bar sponsored by ASCAP, Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley is a cornerstone event at CRS, highlighting the art of songwriting and offering a spotlight for new and established talent.
Registration for CRS 2025 is now open. For more information, visit CountryRadioSeminar.com.
About LOOT8
LOOT8 is a Web3/AI and SocialFi platform designed to connect creators, entertainers, and industry professionals with their audiences. Through this innovative virtual platform, LOOT8 provides new opportunities for singer-songwriters to gain exposure in the music industry.
About Country Radio Seminar
Country Radio Seminar is the premier annual convention for the country music industry. Bringing together radio executives, programming directors, artists, and other professionals from around the world, CRS serves as a vital space for education, networking, and discovering the next wave of talent.
About Tyler Hubbard: With 22 No.1 singles on country radio, countless awards, and sold-out tours, Tyler Hubbard has already had a remarkable career as a songwriter and as one-half of the multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line. Hubbard’s debut solo album, aptly titled Tyler Hubbard, was released in January 2023. The debut album features Hubbard’s hit debut solo single “5 Foot 9,” which hit #1 at Country Radio, was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA and has 569M global streams. It also features Hubbard’s second #1 single, “Dancin’ In The Country,” which has been certified Double Platinum by the RIAA. Since the debut album’s release, he has amassed more than 1.7 billion streams to date as a solo artist.
As a songwriter, Tyler Hubbard has written eighteen #1 songs and many other familiar chart toppers. He’s one of the rare writers with two RIAA Certified Diamond (10 Million+ in sales) songs with “Cruise” and “Meant To Be”. In addition to his own songs, Hubbard has written multiple #1 and multi-platinum songs for other artists, including “You Make It Easy” and “Burnin’ It Down” by Jason Aldean, “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight” for Cole Swindell, and many more.
“Back Then Right Now,” the first radio single of his current album Strong (April 12 via EMI Nashville), is certified GOLD and reached the top spot at country radio, making Hubbard the only artist to start two separate careers with at least three consecutive #1 songs. His current single, “Park,” is the second release from his Strong album.
