Announces Dates for CRS 2024
To Be Held February 28-March 1, 2024
Nashville, Tenn. – Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2023 wrapped up on Wednesday, March 15, after three days of thrilling musical performances, informative panels, and engaging sessions.
This year’s event was a success, with attendees enjoying a full-day Streaming Summit, insightful panels, “Power Hour” sessions, mentoring breakfasts, and featured interviews with country music icons Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney. CRS anchor events such as the Amazon Music Presents: “Country Heat at CRS” showcase, Warner Music Nashville’s Luncheon, Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley, “Team UMG” at the Ryman, Big Machine Label Group’s Luncheon, Lainey Wilson’s Bell Bottom Music Celebration, “Paddle Royale” Ping Pong Tournament, and the New Faces of Country Music Show and Dinner, were also big hits.
CRS will be back in 2024, taking place on Wednesday, February 28 through Friday, March 1. Registration for the event will open later this year.
Check out some of the highlights from CRS 2023 below.
Kelsea Ballerini joined CRS Honors at CRS 2023 to announce the honorees for the 2023 Country Radio Hall of Fame. The prestigious list includes six exceptional radio professionals – four off-air broadcasters and two on-air personalities. Pam Green, Charlie Morgan, Wade Jessen, and John Willyard are among the distinguished off-air honorees, while Trish Biondo and Dollar Bill Wilson are recognized for their outstanding on-air contributions. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla SchoenThe annual New Faces of Country Music® Show closed out CRS 2023. The New Faces Show has played a pivotal role in the careers of almost every major country star. It is also one of the week’s biggest highlights and includes the CRS/Country Aircheck Awards. The New Faces of Country Music Class of 2023 includes Priscilla Block, Jackson Dean, Jelly Roll, Frank Ray, and Nate Smith. Photo Credit: CRB/CRS/Kayla SchoenThe 6th annual “Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat at CRS” showcase was headlined by Chris Young and featured performances by Avery Anna, Dalton Dover, Megan Moroney, and Dylan Schneider. Pictured L to R: Back Row: Dalton Dover and Dylan Schneider; Front Row: Megan Moroney, Chris Young, and Avery Anna. Photo courtesy of CRB/CRS/Kayla SchoenRhett Akins performed during “Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley” at CRS 2023. Hosted by Fitz of Country Top 40 with Fitz, the evening featured a lengthy list of songwriters telling their stories and performing some of County music’s biggest hits. The event was sponsored by Country Top 40 with Fitz, Skyview Networks, and First Horizon Bank, and the bar was sponsored by ASCAP. Photo credit CRB/CRS/Kayla Schoen
