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CRS 2021

AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE 

CRS 2021 Content On Demand

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 kevincarter CRS 2021

• Country Radio Seminar is now offering a discounted #FOMO rate, providing access to on-demand content from CRS 2021: The

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Bee Gee, Paisley Join CRS 2021

February 11, 2021 kevincarter CRS 2021

• Country Radio Seminar announced that legendary artist, songwriter, producer and Bee Gees’ founding member, Sir Barry Gibb, and multi-award-winning

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CRS 2021 Takes Us To Church

February 9, 2021 kevincarter CRS 2021, UMG Nashville

• The artist lineup has been announced for the “Team UMG at the Ryman” luncheon, to be held on Thursday,

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CMA’s Trahern Earns CRB’s Pres. Award

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 kevincarter CMA, CRS 2021

• The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. announced Country Music Association (CMA) CEO Sarah Trahern as the recipient of the 2020

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

2020 Country Radio HOF, 2021-Style

January 15, 2021January 17, 2021 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame, CRS 2021

• The Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2020 will be honored during next month’s CRS 2021: The Virtual

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New Faces Line-Up Announced

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 kevincarter CRS 2021

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) announced the lineup for the CRS 2021 New Faces of Country Music® Show, which will

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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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‘New Faces’ Voting Booth Now Open

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 kevincarter CRS 2021

• Voting is now underway for the New Faces of Country Music® show, which will be held during CRS 2021:

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Meet Your 2021 New Faces Candidates

November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 kevincarter Country Radio Broadcasters, CRS 2021

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) has released the list of nine nominees for this year’s New Faces of Country Music®

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CRS 2021 Goes Virtual

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 kevincarter Country Radio Broadcasters, CRS 2021

• The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. announced Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2021: The Virtual Experience. The revised annual event will

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BREAKING NEWS

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
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The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

• MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York has filled its morning show vacancy with Bronx-born comedian and media personality The Kid

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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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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

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MIW Reveals Revised Board
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

MIW Reveals Revised Board

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Reveals Revised Board

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing female leadership in audio,

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
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Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who

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Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
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Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

PROGRAMMING

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
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The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan
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Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan
Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice
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Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice
Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
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Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

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