CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026
• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) revealed the lineup for its popular “Cycle of A Song” series as part of the Digital Music Summit (DMS) during CRS 2026, taking place March 18-20 in Nashville. Recording artists Josh Ross, Chase Matthew and Koe Wetzel will participate in this year’s series, which offers an in-depth look at how a song evolves, from inception to audience connection, highlighting the interconnected roles of songwriting, social media, streaming platforms, radio airplay, touring, and fan engagement. Through real-world case studies, the series examines how these elements work together to build momentum and sustain a hit in today’s music ecosystem.
DMS will feature three “Cycle of A Song” sessions, each centered around a current hit and the artist behind it: Wednesday, March 18 (11-11:50am) — “Single Again” with Josh Ross • Thursday, March 19 (2:30-3:20pm) — “Darlin'” with Chase Matthew • Friday, March 20 (3-3:50pm) — “High Road” with Koe Wetzel. Additional participants, including songwriters and industry executives involved in each release, as well as session times, will be announced later.
General registration for CRS 2026 is $698 and available at CountryRadioSeminar.com. Limited single-day passes are also available for $349 (maximum of two per person) and include access to panels, speakers, luncheons, and networking events for the selected day, excluding Friday’s New Faces of Country Music® Showcase. Those tickets are sold separately for $110 and are in short supply.
