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CRS 2025

AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Meet The Country Radio HOF Class Of ’25!

February 19, 2025February 24, 2025 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame, CRS 2025

• The Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2025 was revealed today during CRS Honors at CRS 2025 in

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Trade Your Way To CRS ’25!

February 2, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2025

• With less than three weeks to go until the opening of CRS 2025, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) announced

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Hawkeye To Receive CRS Tom Rivers Award

January 23, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2025

• CRS 2025 is proud to honor Mark “Hawkeye” Louis, morning host on Cumulus Country KSCS (New Country 96.3)/Dallas, as

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Eric Church, Jelly Roll To Close CRS 25

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2025

• Next month’s CRS 2025 will wrap on a high note with The Conversation: Eric Church & Jelly Roll, a

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AWARDS CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Meet Your ’25 New Faces Of Country

December 11, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025

• The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) has revealed the lineup for the New Faces of Country Music® Show at CRS

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Tom Rivers Award Deadline Friday!

December 4, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025

• This Friday, Dec. 6, marks the deadline to submit nominations for the prestigious Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award, presented by

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Meet Your New Faces ’25 Nominees

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) just announced the names of the artists who have been nominated to perform at the

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Thankful For CRS ’25 Holiday Discount

November 25, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is thrilled to announce a one-day-only opportunity for attendees to save 10% on 3-Day Registrations

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CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

CRS Offering ‘Free Agent’ Rate

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS 2025) is offering a special reduced registration rate to support industry professionals who have been

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CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Old Dominion Tops CRS 25 Acoustic Alley

October 29, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025

• Reigning seven-time ACM and six-time CMA Vocal Group of the Year, Old Dominion, will be featured in an exclusive

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Howard’s Back… But For How Long?
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Howard’s Back… But For How Long?

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• After keeping America in suspense for an extra week in making his highly anticipated announcement, Howard Stern proved that

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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

• Connoisseur Media announced a pair of leadership promotions and a major programming appointment designed to strengthen operations and growth

Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

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SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
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SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld

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House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation
WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

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Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!
AWARDS CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TELEVISION 

Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!

The Country Music Association (CMA) has released the list of finalists for the 2025 Broadcast Awards for both Personality and

Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
The [Woodward] Programming Dept.
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The [Woodward] Programming Dept.

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Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
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Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
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Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group
No Higher Honor In Higher Education
AWARDS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education

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Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!
AWARDS CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TELEVISION 

Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 CMA Broadcast Award Finalists!
Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

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The [Woodward] Programming Dept.
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The [Woodward] Programming Dept.

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [Woodward] Programming Dept.
Howard’s Back… But For How Long?
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Howard’s Back… But For How Long?

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard’s Back… But For How Long?
Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio
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Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio

September 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Reality Spurs Reinvention For Public Radio
Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs
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Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs

September 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo’s ‘Patriot’ Stretches Its Legs

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