Gain Insights and Make Connections at CRS 2023 Mentoring Breakfasts and Aircheck Clinic

(Nashville, TN – February 16, 2023) Country Radio Seminar (CRS) has announced two mentoring breakfasts and an Aircheck Clinic that will take place during CRS 2023. These breakfasts provide opportunities for attendees to network with experienced industry professionals and gain valuable insights and advice to help further their careers in the country music industry.

The Programming Mentoring Breakfast will take place on Tuesday, March 14, from 8:00-8:45 a.m. CT. This one-on-one session is designed to help attendees build their skillset and gain fresh new ideas from experienced PDs. Confirmed mentors for the session are Christi Brooks (KCYY/San Antonio), GroverCollins (WUBE/Cincinnati), Sean Copeland (WLHK/Indianapolis), Al Farb (KSCS/Dallas), HeatherFroglear (KFRG/Riverside), "Bo Matthews" Gutierrez (KBAY/San Jose), KurtJohnson (Townsquare), Sarah Kay (WQMX/Akron), Brent Michaels (KUZZ/Bakersfield), TimRoberts (Audacy), John Shomby (Country's Radio Coach), Nikki Thomas (WXBQ/Johnson City), BobWalker (Hall), Karen West (WGH/Norfolk), and Ashley Wilson (WBUL/Lexington).


The Women's Mentoring Breakfast will take place on Wednesday, March 15, from 7:30-8:45 a.m. CT, and is sponsored by NuVoodoo Media Services. This event offers attendees the chance to chat with some of the most influential women in the country music industry in a comfortable setting. Confirmed attendees include Kelleigh Bannen (Apple Music Country/"Today's Country Radio with Kelleigh Bannen"), Kathrine Brock (Live Nation Entertainment/VIPNation), Janet Buck (Essential Broadcast Media), Jackie Campbell (615 Leverage + Strategy), Tali Canterbury (50 Egg Music), Lyndsay Cruz (Academy of Country Music [ACM] Lifting Lives), Jen Danielson (Warner Music Nashville), Briana Galluccio (MCA Records), Jessica “Carsen”Humphreville (Silverfish Media/”Big D & Bubba”/"Country with Carsen"), StephanieHagerty (Warner/WEA), Krista Hayes (Cumulus/Nashville), Brittani Koster (Big Loud), KellieLongworth (Dreamcatcher Artists), Mia McNeal (Country Music Association), Elaina Smith (Westwood One/"Nights with Elaina" and "With Elaina"), Brooke Summers (KFGE/Lincoln), Lauren "LT" Thomas (Columbia Nashville), Monta Vaden (Country Aircheck), and Nancy Wilson (WHKO/Dayton).

Availability is limited for both mentoring breakfasts. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early.

The Aircheck Clinic, set for Wednesday, March 15, from 7:30-8:45 a.m. CT, will provide a rare opportunity for attendees to receive 15 minutes of live aircheck feedback and advice from the highly respected Program Directors, who will provide guidance and mentorship to help enhance the attendee's on-air talent. The panel of Program Directors and leaders who will be conducting the aircheck sessions includes Justin Cole (Audacy - Chattanooga), Tony Lorino (Throwback Nation Radio), Joel Raab (Country Radio & Media Consulting), Robb Reel (Wagon Wheel Broadcasting), Scott Roddy (Audacy - KWJJ/Portland), Ashley Wilson (iHeartMedia - WBUL/Lexington), and Jess Wright (LiveOne). Space is limited; therefore, attendees will be required to reserve a spot in advance. To sign up, visit here.  

CRS Believers, sponsored by Curb Records, will also take place on Tuesday, March 14, from 6:30-7:50 a.m.CT. Organized by Gator Harrison and Lou Ramirez, this uplifting event brings together the intersection of faith and music, with a focus on fellowship, and exploring the challenges of balancing a spiritual life in a fast-paced industry.

CRS 2023 will take place Monday, March 13 - Wednesday, March 15 at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Registration for CRS 2023 is open and is available through www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.