CRB Announces Kingsley Birthday Benefit Auction
• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) announces a special memorial auction event commemorating what would have been the 85th birthday of the late, legendary radio personality Bob Kingsley.
The auction will feature plaques gifted to Kingsley by various artists over the years, with the bidding starting at $85, symbolizing Kingsley’s legacy and impact on the industry. Additionally, vintage Bob Kingsley apparel will also be available for purchase. All proceeds from the auction and merchandise sales will benefit the Country Radio Hall of Fame.
RJ Curtis, the Executive Director of CRB/CRS, expressed the organization’s enthusiasm for the auction, saying, “CRS continues to celebrate the life and career of the legendary Bob Kingsley by teaming up with Nan Kingsley for this unique auction generously benefiting the Country Radio Hall of Fame. What a fitting way to commemorate his 85th birthday and remember his 1998 CRHOF induction.”
The auction will run for two weeks before wrapping up on April 2 at 11:59pm PT. Bidders can participate HERE through BetterWorld Auctions, while vintage Kingsley apparel sales will be facilitated through CRB.org.
• Reminder: The Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction and Dinner will take place on June 19 at the Virgin Hotel Nashville. The Class of ’24 includes on-air personalities Cody Alan of SiriusXM’s The Highway, and Pat Still & Tom Malley, longtime morning team at Bonneville’s KNCI/Sacramento, alongside these off-air luminaries: Mike Moore, PD of WKHX (New Country 101.Five)/Atlanta, Jim Robertson (retired, formerly of KIKK/Houston and WOGK/Gainesville/Ocala), and Meg Stevens, SVP of Programming, iHeartMedia Atlanta and PD of WUBL (94.9 The Bull). Further details, including the date, time, and ticket information, will be released closer to showtime.
