(Nashville, Tenn. – December 11, 2024) - The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) has unveiled the lineup for the New Faces of Country Music® Show at CRS 2025. This year's showcase will feature performances by Drew Baldridge (Lyric Ridge/BMG/Stoney Creek), Ashley Cooke (Big Loud/Back Blocks), Dasha (Warner Records), Zach Top (Leo33), and Warren Zeiders (Warner Records).
For over five decades, the New Faces of Country Music® Show has been a standout event at the Country Radio Seminar. It serves as a platform to showcase five emerging artists who have achieved notable success on Country Radio during the qualification period, which spans from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024, for the 2025 edition.
Co-partnered by the Academy of Country Music and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the New Faces of Country Music Show will take place during CRS 2025, to be held from February 19 to February 21, 2025.
The New Faces of Country Music® Show has played a pivotal role in the careers of nearly every major country star since its inception in 1970. It continues to be a must-attend event for industry insiders.
(Nashville, TN - December 12, 2024) — CRS announces the return of the Y’ALL MEANS ALL: DIVERSITY BREAKFAST at CRS 2025, featuring an inspiring panel dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the Country music industry. Taking place on the opening day, Wednesday, February 19, the event aims to encourage attendees to champion diversity in their organizations. The Y’ALL MEANS ALL: DIVERSITY BREAKFAST also seeks to show minority groups entering the Country music industry that there are leaders in positions of influence who reflect and represent them.
This year’s panel will be moderated by Tiffany Provenzano, Director at Equal Access/mtheory, and features an esteemed lineup of voices, including The War & Treaty, Brooke Eden, Sean Copeland (Program Director, Hank-FM, Indianapolis, Radio One), and Shannon Sanders (Executive Director, Creative, BMI).
The event will offer meaningful discussions on representation, breaking down barriers, and creating inclusive environments within Country Radio and beyond. Attendees will be equipped with insights and motivation to drive meaningful change in their professional spaces.
CRS 2025 will be held February 19-21, 2025. For more information and registration, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. Follow CRS on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
(Nashville, Tennessee - December 18, 2024) Tyler Hubbard is set to perform during Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley during CRS 2025. The highly anticipated event will occur on Thursday, February 20, 2025, and will be a celebration of country music’s songwriting craft.
With 22 No. 1 singles and two RIAA-certified Diamond songs under his belt as an artist, as well as 18 No. 1 hits as a songwriter, Tyler Hubbard is one of the genre's most accomplished artists. In addition to his own songs, Hubbard has written multiple #1 and multi-Platinum songs for other artists, including “You Make It Easy” and “Burnin’ It Down” by Jason Aldean, “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight” for Cole Swindell and many more. Attendees will have a rare opportunity to experience his distinctive sound and songwriting talent up close.
Hubbard’s debut solo album Tyler Hubbard (released January 2023) and sophomore album Strong (released April 2024) have already produced three chart-topping singles: ‘5 Foot 9,’ ‘Dancin’ In The Country’ and ‘Back Then Right Now.’ As a member of Florida Georgia Line, and now a solo artist, Hubbard’s hits have left a lasting imprint on the country music landscape. CRS 2025 attendees will experience his music in a personal, acoustic setting at Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley.
In addition to Hubbard’s performance, CRS and Loot8 are excited to announce an innovative virtual singer/songwriter competition aimed at discovering the next wave of country music talent. The winner of this competition will earn the prestigious opportunity to perform an original song at Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley during CRS 2025.
The competition will feature four live preliminary rounds, streamed online on January 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2025, with the Grand Finals scheduled for January 22, 2025. The grand prize includes a live performance at CRS 2025 alongside Tyler Hubbard, Rhett Akins, and Old Dominion. The competition will also offer cash prizes, a professional judging panel, and global exposure, providing emerging artists with an unprecedented platform to showcase their music.
To participate, singers and songwriters must perform original songs, hold full rights to their music, and be solo performers or duos. For more information about LOOT8, including registration details and competition guidelines, visit LOOT8.io.
Hosted by Fitz from Country Top 40, Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley celebrates the art of songwriting and offers an intimate space for top country artists to share the stories behind their biggest hits. The event will also feature the presentation of Radio Ink’s “Top Country PDs” awards.
Sponsored by Country Top 40 with Fitz, Skyview Networks, and First Horizon Bank, with a bar sponsored by ASCAP, Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley is a cornerstone event at CRS, highlighting the art of songwriting and offering a spotlight for new and established talent.
Registration for CRS 2025 is now open. For more information, visit CountryRadioSeminar.com.
(Nashville, Tennessee - January 8, 2025) CRS 2025 will conclude on a high note with “The Conversation: Eric Church & Jelly Roll,” a highly anticipated session bringing together two of country music’s most compelling voices for an intimate, unscripted discussion.
Taking place on Friday, February 21, 2025, this grand finale session will feature Eric Church, a modern-day icon of country music, and Grammy-nominated Jelly Roll, an artist whose boundary-pushing creativity spans multiple genres.
Known for their honesty and raw storytelling, Church and Jelly Roll will explore their personal journeys, artistic inspirations, and the future of country music, offering attendees a rare glimpse into their world.
“We are thrilled to have Eric Church and Jelly Roll close out CRS 2025,” said RJ Curtis, Executive Director of CRS. “Their ability to connect with fans and push the boundaries of the genre makes this session a perfect culmination of this year’s seminar.”
To register and learn more about the event, please visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. Online registration for CRS 2025 will close on Friday, January 17, 2025, at which point the cost will increase to the walk-up rate of $799.
Attendees are encouraged to book their rooms at the Omni Hotel Nashville (here), home to CRS for 10 years now.
(Nashville, Tennessee - January 10, 2025) CRS 2025 is excited to announce the Women’s Mentoring Breakfast, a dynamic session designed to empower and connect women in the country radio industry. The breakfast will take place on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and will be sponsored by Nuvoodoo Media.
The event will feature a curated group of influential women in country music and radio, providing a valuable opportunity for attendees to gain insight, guidance, and support in their careers. The following industry leaders will be in attendance:
Marci Braun (Audacy/WUSN/Chicago)
Raffaella Braun (Triple Tigers)
Christi Brooks (Cox/KCYY/San Antonio)
Casey Carter (iHeart/WNOE/New Orleans)
Melissa Chase (Audacy/KILT/Houston)
Heather Froglear (Audacy/KFRG/Riverside)
Stephanie Hagerty (Warner Music Nashville)
JoJamie Hahr (BBR Music Group/BMG)
Holly Hutton (Audacy/WYCD/Detroit)
Miranda McDonald (Universal Music)
Katie Neal (Audacy/Katie & Co.)
Brooks O'Brian (Cumulus/WFMS/Indianapolis)
Bev Rainey (Cumulus Nashville)
Dawn Santolucito (Beasley/WKLB/Boston)
Lo Sessions (Radio-One/KKBQ/Houston)
Lauren Thomas (Sony Music)
Angie Ward (iHeart/WUBL/Atlanta)
Ashley Wilson (iHeart/WKKT/Charlotte)
Nancy Wilson (Cox/WHKO/Dayton)
This exclusive event offers an invaluable opportunity for women to share experiences, build lasting connections, and foster the next generation of industry leaders.
To register and learn more about the event, please visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. Online registration for CRS 2025 will close on Friday, January 17, 2025, at which point the cost will increase to the walk-up rate of $799.
Attendees are encouraged to book their rooms at the Omni Hotel Nashville (here), home to CRS for 10 years now.
About Country Radio Seminar (CRS): Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2025 is set for February 19-21, 2025 at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Registration for Country Radio Seminar is available for purchase at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. For more information, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com, and follow CRS on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Additional information can be obtained by calling 615-327-4487.
About Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.®: The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure the vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.