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Country Radio Seminar

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Espo To Receive CRB President’s Award

May 24, 2022 kevincarter Country Radio Seminar, CRB

• The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. announced John Esposito, Chairman & CEO of Warner Music Nashville, as the 2022 recipient

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Shelton Showing Up To CRS ’22

August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 kevincarter Country Radio Seminar, CRS 2022

• Country superstar Blake Shelton has been locked down as the featured artist for “The Artist Interview,” sponsored by BMI,

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CRS ’22 Presents “Heads Of State”

August 9, 2021August 9, 2021 kevincarter Country Radio Seminar, CRS 2022

• CRS announced the launch of a new series, “CRS Heads Of State,” that will occur during CRS ’22, scheduled

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‘New Faces’ Voting Ends Tonight!

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 kevincarter Country Radio Seminar, CRS 2021

• Just a gentle reminder from our friend RJ Curtis that the voting window for the New Faces of Country

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CRS 2020 Registration Opens Aug. 1

July 23, 2019 kevincarter Country Radio Seminar, CRS 2020

• Registration for the next Country Radio Seminar (CRS 2020) is set to open on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 10am CT

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Six Inducted Into Country Radio HOF

February 13, 2019 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame, Country Radio Seminar

• Six celebrated broadcasters will join the Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2019, as recording artists Dan + Shay revealed

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Garth All Over CRS 2019!

January 31, 2019January 30, 2019 kevincarter Country Radio Seminar, CRS 2019, Garth Brooks

• The famous Garth Brooks, yes, that six-time CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year, is set to make two high-profile

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Can’t Afford NOT To Attend CRS 2019

January 18, 2019January 17, 2019 kevincarter Country Radio Broadcasters, Country Radio Seminar, RAB

• Three of radio’s most dynamic leaders are set to speak at Country Radio Seminar’s 50th Anniversary event during a

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CRS Opening Lunch Sounds Delicious

January 14, 2019 kevincarter Country Radio Broadcasters, Country Radio Seminar

• An advance lineup has been released for Country Radio Seminar’s 50th Anniversary (CRS 2019) Opening Day luncheon, hosted by

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CRS Rusty Walker Scholarships Awarded

January 4, 2019January 4, 2019 kevincarter Country Radio Broadcasters, Country Radio Seminar

• The Country Radio Broadcasters announced the recipients of the 2019 Rusty Walker Scholarship — (pictured, l-r): Kristin Monica, APD/Digital Director/Program

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iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God
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iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

• iHeartMedia announced that it has extended its relationship with Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club,

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Busy Day At Connoisseur Anchorage
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Busy Day At Connoisseur Anchorage

December 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Busy Day At Connoisseur Anchorage

• Connoisseur Media has appointed Rod Day as Market Manager for the company’s Alaska properties, effective immediately. Day (left) returns

Nicole Alvarez Joins ALT 98.7/Los Angeles
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Nicole Alvarez Joins ALT 98.7/Los Angeles

December 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nicole Alvarez Joins ALT 98.7/Los Angeles
Killick Upped To VP/MM, Cumulus Melbourne
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Killick Upped To VP/MM, Cumulus Melbourne

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Killick Upped To VP/MM, Cumulus Melbourne

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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Nicole Alvarez Joins ALT 98.7/Los Angeles
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Nicole Alvarez Joins ALT 98.7/Los Angeles

December 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nicole Alvarez Joins ALT 98.7/Los Angeles
Greenville Is Now ‘Big Buck Country’
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Greenville Is Now ‘Big Buck Country’

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Greenville Is Now ‘Big Buck Country’
Moving Day At Griffin Media Tulsa
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Moving Day At Griffin Media Tulsa

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving Day At Griffin Media Tulsa
Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
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Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
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Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
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Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier

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