CRS 2021 Goes Virtual
• The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. announced Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2021: The Virtual Experience. The revised annual event will run from Tuesday, February 16, through Friday, February 19, 2021 adding an extra day of content and a newly launched Streaming Summit.
Just like the traditional in-person version, CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience will feature an ambitious schedule that includes educational panels, virtual networking and useful workshops. And every registration includes access to the New Faces of Country Music® show, Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley, and daily label lunchtime performances. Already announced for CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience — Country music superstar, Luke Bryan will participate in the annual CRS Artist Interview, sponsored by BMI, as well as a new-for-2021 Streaming Summit on Tuesday, February 16, featuring industry pros and platform experts providing insights on trends, strategies, and best practices to optimize digital assets and streaming platforms.
Kurt Johnson, CRB/CRS Board of Directors President, commented, “While we can’t be together at the Omni, we can still celebrate CRS together online. I look forward to seeing you all there… for CRS 2021!” RJ Curtis, CRB Executive Director, remarked, “Now, everybody can come to CRS. Our expanded, four-day CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience will be an uncompromising event, providing attendees with more than 14 educational sessions, four morning networking events, three lunchtime performances, four interactive workshops, all-day networking, Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley, and, for the first time in CRS history, a New Faces of Country Music® ticket with every registration.”
• Early Bird Registration for CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience opens Wednesday, Oct. 28 at noon CT/1pm ET at $149 per person through November 4 at CountryRadioSeminar.com. That rate increases to $199 on November 5. All registrations include access to the 2021 New Faces of Country Music® show.
• A CRS360 webinar session will be held at 11am CT Wednesday, October 28, offering additional details, answering questions, and revealing more content to be featured at CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience. A limited number of slots are available for CRS360 and are based on a first-come, first-served basis. Register online for CRS360. For more information, call 615-327-4487.