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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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Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
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Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

August 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

• RAMP has confirmed that Pat Paxton has resigned as SVP of Content at Saga Communications after a three-year run.

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
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Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

• Third time’s the charm for Kannon and the city of Atlanta, as Cumulus Top 40 WWWQ (Q99.7) acquires the

Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
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Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

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Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
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Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

PROGRAMMING

Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
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Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
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Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports
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Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports
Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
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Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

August 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris
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Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris
Rob Archer Packing For The ATL
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Rob Archer Packing For The ATL

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rob Archer Packing For The ATL

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