Nominations Now Open For 2009 Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame Awards

Jun 3, 2008 Nominations Now Open For 2009 Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame Awards

Nominations Now Open For 2009 Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame Awards  Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® Accepting Submissions at www.crb.org The Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth and development of country radio. Anyone can submit applications for eligible nominees, either living or deceased. The nominator MUST provide contact information for the nominee or the nominee's next of kin. CRB, Inc. will contact that party with the appropriate information to complete the process. Each nominee then must fill out an application, and may submit materials (air-checks, press clippings, awards listings, etc.) in support of the nomination. These materials MUST be received in the CRB offices (819 18th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37203) no later than September 15th, 2008. "These awards honor those individuals who have worked tirelessly to make lasting contributions to country music radio and our industry," says CRB Hall of Fame Chairman RJ Curtis. "If you know someone that is worthy of recognition, please submit your nomination today at www.crb.org." Award recipients cannot be current members of the Board or Agenda Committee of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. A voting committee of country radio and industry veterans will make all final decisions regarding inductees. Plaques commemorating recipients of these awards are on display in the walkway between the Renaissance Hotel and the Nashville Convention Center. Country Music DJ Hall of Fame Criteria: On air career beginning at least twenty-five years ago. Significant contribution to the growth and development in the country radio industry and ongoing contribution to the preservation and enhancement of country music as an art form. Prior inductees include: Bill Cody (2008), Coyote Calhoun, Charlie Douglas, Ralph Emery, Lon Helton, Rhubarb Jones, Bob Kingsley, Joe Ladd, Bob Mitchell, Billy Parker, and Charlie Walker. Country Radio Hall of Fame criteria: Radio career beginning at least twenty-five years ago. Contributions to the growth and development of the country radio industry and the preservation and enhancement of country music as an art form. Prior inductees include: Jaye Albright (2008), Les Acree, Larry Daniels, Jonathan Fricke, Dan McKinnon, Bob Moody, Ed Salamon, and Mack Sanders. *** Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters together from around the world to ensure the continued vitality of the Country Radio format. This is accomplished through the exchange of ideas and education efforts at the annual Country Radio Seminar convention. The 2009 Country Radio Seminar (CRS-40®) will take place March 4 - 6 at the Nashville Convention Center. Complete seminar registration may be obtained by contacting CRB, Inc. at 615-327-4487 or by visiting www.crb.org. On site registration is now available. Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.