Keith Urban To Receive CRB Artist Achievement Award
• Multi-award-winning recording artist Keith Urban has been announced as the recipient of the 2021 CRB Artist Career Achievement Award, recognizing Urban for his continuous meritorious work and outstanding accomplishments. The CRB Artist Career Achievement Award is presented to an individual artist or act that, through their creativity, vision, performance or leadership, has made a significant contribution to the development and promotion of Country music and Country radio. UMG Nashville Chairman & CEO Mike Dungan will present Urban with the award during the Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Awards Ceremony on October 13 at The Westin in Nashville.
In making the announcement, CRB/CRS Board President, Kurt Johnson commented, “Only a very select group of artists ascends to the level of this award. They do it by combining years of uncompromised brilliant performance with sustained success. As Keith continues to reach new creative heights every year, let’s pause to celebrate him. Be there October 13 when we recognize him for all he has achieved… so far. It will be an unforgettable moment.”
Previous CRB Artist Career Achievement recipients include Rascal Flatts, Steve Wariner, Martina McBride, Randy Travis, Vince Gill, Brooks & Dunn, Charlie Daniels, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and others
• The Class of 2021 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductees will also be honored at the event and include four off-air radio broadcasters and four on-air radio personalities. The off-air honorees are Bob Call, RJ Curtis, Bill Hagy, and Norm Schrutt. The on-air honorees are Heather Froglear, Buzz Jackson, Bob Pickett and Angie Ward. This year’s CRB President’s Award recipient, Beverlee Brannigan, will also be recognized at the event. A cocktail reception is scheduled for 6pm CT, followed by the induction ceremony at 7pm CT.
• Individual tickets and tables are now available for the 2021 Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Awards ceremony for $150 per person and are available for purchase here. For tables and sponsorship opportunities, contact Ashley Bourque at ashley@crb.org.
