CRS $99 Unemployment Rate Returns, Submissions For Radio Humanitarian Awards Now Open

CRS $99 Unemployment Rate Returns, Submissions For Radio Humanitarian Awards Now Open

 

 

(Nashville, Tenn. – Dec. 7, 2011)  For the third straight year, the $99 Unemployment Rate is being offered at Country Radio Seminar, to be held Feb. 22-24, 2012, at the Nashville Convention Center.

Available through Jan. 27, 2012, the $99 Unemployment Rate provides CRS attendees access to more than 30 on-site educational panels and roundtable discussions.  Tickets to the Lady Antebellum show, New Faces of Country Music Show® and daily luncheons must be purchased separately at additional cost.

“As our industry continues to weather the effects of an unpredictable economy, we felt it was the right thing to do to offer the Unemployment Rate again this year at CRS 2012,” says CRS Executive Director Bill Mayne.  “We are lucky enough to be in a position to extend some help to those currently without a job in Country radio, and the networking opportunities at CRS cannot be stressed enough.  I’m looking forward to a day soon when we won’t need an Unemployment Rate at Country Radio Seminar.”  

An on-site $99 Unemployment Rate will be available for walk-up registrants, but advance Unemployment Rate registrations must be received at the CRS offices for processing no later than Jan. 27.  Contact Kristen McRary at (615) 327-4487 or Kristen@CRB.org for registration materials.  Proof of unemployment may be subject to verification.

Submissions are now being accepted through Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, for the Radio Humanitarian Awards.  The awards are presented at CRS to full-time Country radio stations for their efforts to improve the quality of life for the communities they serve.  Awards are presented to stations in Large (markets 1-50), Medium (markets 51-130) and Small (markets 131+) categories for public service performed between Nov. 1, 2010, and Dec. 31, 2011.

Applicants should submit a brief written presentation (two pages maximum, including photos) to humanitarian@crb.org, summarizing the details of the station’s community service efforts performed during that period.

About Country Radio Seminar:
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 2012 will be held Feb. 22-24, 2012, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center.  Visit  www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.  Country Radio Seminar is a property of Country Radio Broadcasters.

 

 

CRB Hands Out Humanitarian Awards on Opening Day of CRS 2011

Mar 3, 2011 CRB Hands Out Humanitarian Awards on Opening Day of CRS 2011

CRB Hands Out Humanitarian Awards on Opening Day of CRS 2011 (Nashville, Tenn. – March 3, 2011)  On the opening day of CRS 2011, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® handed out its Artist, Radio and Tom Rivers Humanitarian Awards during a special ceremony inside the Nashville Convention Center. The 2011 CRB Artist Humanitarian Award was presented to Tim McGraw and Faith Hill for their ongoing efforts to aid those affected by the Nashville floods in 2010.  The couple was particularly instrumental in organizing the star-studded Nashville Rising flood relief concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena in June 2010.  Last year’s winner, Trace Adkins, presented the award to Hill and McGraw. The 2011 CRB Radio Humanitarian Award winners were KWJJ/Portland, Ore. (Large Market), WIVK/Knoxville, Tenn. (Medium Market) and WCTY/Norwich, Conn. (Small Market).  CRB President Mike Culotta and RadioInk’s Lois Choolijan presented the awards. Large Market Winner: 99.5 KWJJ/Portland, Ore. - KWJJ’s community efforts in 2010 included its annual sponsorship of the Portland Rose Festival, St. Paul Rodeo, July 4th Celebration Parade, Portland Police Department Celebrity Golf Tournament, Annual Bite of Oregon, Canned Food Drives and its various efforts to support Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Medium Market Winner: 107.7 WIVK/Knoxville, Tenn. - WIVK’s humanitarian initiatives have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for organizations in the Knoxville area, including The Love Kitchen, Red Cross March for the Military, The United Way, Children’s Hospital, Coats for the Cold and the city’s annual Christmas parade.  WIVK and its listeners were among those who generously donated their resources to the Nashville flood victims in 2010. Small Market Winner: 97.7 WCTY/Norwich, Conn. WCTY raises funds each year for The United Way, Wounded Warrior Project, MADD, the Women’s Center of S.E. Connecticut and the Plainfield Rotary Foundation, among others.  In 2010, WCTY collected more than 30,000 pounds of food with its Big Y Food Drive in Eastern Connecticut. The 2011 Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award was presented to NRG Media President and CEO, Mary Quass.  NRG Media owns and operates 45 radio stations in Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Illinois.  Quass has been recognized by Radio Ink Magazine as one of the 40 Most Powerful People in Radio for six consecutive years and was listed as the No. 1 Most Influential Women in Radio in 2007.  Her community efforts are exemplified through her various office and board appointments with organizations including: the National Association of Broadcasters, United Fire and Casualty Company, Bayliss Media Foundation, All Saints Parish Foundation, Entrepreneurial Development Center, United Way Board of Trustees and Mercy Medical Center, among others.  CRB Board member/WYCD PD Tim Roberts presented Quass with the award. About the CRB Artist Humanitarian Award: The CRB Artist Humanitarian Award was created in 1990 to honor those Country music artists who have exhibited exceptional humanitarian efforts during their career.  Past recipients of the annual award have included Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Garth Brooks, Charlie Daniels and Kenny Rogers, among others. About the CRB Radio Humanitarian Awards: The CRB Radio Humanitarian Awards are presented to full-time Country radio stations for notable public service initiatives that improve the quality of life for the communities they serve.  The annual awards are presented to stations in three categories: Large (markets 1-50), Medium (markets 51-130), and Small (markets 131+). About the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award: The Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award is given at the discretion of the Country Radio Broadcasters Board of Directors to recognize an individual in the Country Radio industry who has displayed a magnanimous spirit of caring and generosity in service to their community.  This award is named in honor of CRB Board member Tom Rivers, who died in 2004 at age 38 of bronchial asthma.  Rivers, known for his work at WQYK, Tampa/St. Petersburg and WUSN, Chicago, was highly regarded for his public service.

CRB, Inc.® Announces Artist and Radio Humanitarian Award Winners at CRS 2010

Feb 25, 2010 CRB, Inc.® Announces Artist and Radio Humanitarian Award Winners at CRS 2010

On Wednesday, Feb. 24, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. handed out its 2010 Artist Humanitarian, Radio Humanitarian and Tom Rivers Humanitarian Awards at CRS 2010. This year’s CRB Artist Humanitarian Award was presented to Trace Adkins.  Since 2002, Adkins has worked closely with the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to educating others about potentially life-threatening food allergies.  Adkins’ daughter, Brianna, was diagnosed with severe food allergies when she was nine months old.  Adkins became a National Spokesperson for FAAN in 2005 and has also served as the organization’s National Honorary Chair of FAAN's Walk for Food Allergy.  The Country star appeared on “The Celebrity Apprentice” in 2008 in an effort to raise money for the foundation and supported legislation sponsored by U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker that would help schools protect the more than 2.2 million children nationwide who suffer from food allergies. In 1990, CRB instituted the Artist Humanitarian Award, which was first presented during CRS-21.  Past honorees include Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Garth Brooks, Charlie Daniels and Kenny Rogers.  Last year’s recipient, Randy Owen, presented Adkins with the award on Wednesday morning at the Artist and Radio Humanitarian Awards Presentation during CRS. The CRB Radio Humanitarian Awards, sponsored by Radio Ink, are presented to full-time Country radio stations for their efforts to improve the quality of life for communities they serve.  The 2010 awards are presented to stations in three categories: Large (markets 1-50), Medium (markets 51-130), and Small (markets 131+) for public service performed November 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009. Large Market Winner: 97.3 WGH, Norfolk-Hampton Roads, Va. Eagle 97.3 has been a part of the Country Cares For St. Jude Kids program for the past 18 years.  Each year, the station partners with the Center for Child and Family Services to raise funding with the “Country for Kids Concert” and also serves as an integral part in many local homecoming celebrations for troops returning from deployment around the world.  The station is also involved with the Susan G. Komen programs, Feed the Hungry Union Mission, March of Dimes, Hampton Roads Crimeline and countless other community service programs to benefit their community. Medium Market Winner: 103.7 KXKT, Omaha, Neb. KXKT KAT 103.7 has been an integral part of the Omaha community for more than 16 years.  With the help of their loyal listeners, they raised more than 1.3 million dollars for more than 50 different charities.  Their involvement provides major funding for Children’s Hospital of Omaha, The Salvation Army, The Foodbank for the Heartland, Nebraska Organ Recovery Program, YMCA, Toys for Tots, Heart Association, The Nebraska Children’s home and many more. Small Market Winner: 99.9 WKSF, Asheville, NC 99.9 WKSF Kiss Country gives back to their listeners and local charities by raising funds for Mission Children’s Hospital, Toys For Tots, Western Carolina Rescue Mission, Local Hospice, The Tye Blanton Foundation, Humane Society, The First Life Organization, March of Dimes, and many more. In 2009, they contributed to more than 70 charities, raising more than 1 million dollars. This year’s Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award went to George G. Beasley, noted radio broadcaster, educator and founder of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.  Located in Naples, Fla., Beasley Broadcast Group owns and operates 42 radio stations in 11 large and mid-sized markets, including five markets with Country-formatted stations.  Beasley was inducted into the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 1998 after receiving the prestigious Distinguished Broadcaster of North Carolina Award.  In 2003, he received the Broadcast Pioneer Award from the Broadcasters Foundation and was recently honored with the addition of the George G. Beasley Broadcasting Complex to the Appalachian State University campus in Boone, NC.  Prior to his radio career, Beasley was a schoolteacher, principal and 16-year member of the Wayne County Board of Education in Goldsboro, NC. The intent of the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award, given at the discretion of the Country Radio Broadcasters Board of Directors, is to recognize an individual in the Country Radio industry who has displayed a magnanimous spirit of caring and generosity in service to their community.  The award is given when the board feels an individual, through outstanding service, warrants the recognition. It is presented in honor of CRB Board member Tom Rivers, who died March 19th 2004 at age 38 of bronchial asthma. Rivers, known for his work at WQYK, Tampa/St. Petersburg and WUSN, Chicago, was highly regarded for his exemplary public service. About CRS: The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the country music industry.  Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.  CRS 2010 is held Feb. 24-26, 2010 in downtown Nashville, Tenn. About CRB: 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 vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.  More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at 615-327-4487.

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. Announces Humanitarian, Radio Promotion Awards

Mar 5, 2009 Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. Announces Humanitarian, Radio Promotion Awards

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. has announced the recipients in four separate awards categories at CRS-40: The Radio Promotion Awards, Artist Humanitarian Award, Radio Humanitarian Award and Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award. Radio Promotion Awards: (Placement / Call Letters / Market / Promotion Title) Large Market 1st Place: KILT/ Houston, TX/Ten Man Jam 2nd Place: WUBL/Atlanta, GA/A Taste of Trisha Yearwood 3rd Place: WXTU/Philadelphia, PA/Text 2 Win Julianne Hough at Your School Medium Market 1st Place: KCCY/Colorado Springs, CO/Acoustic Happy Hour 2nd Place: KFDI /Wichita, KS/Christmas in a Box 3rd Place: WQMX/Akron, OH/Send Me Backstage Small Market 1st Place: WKKR/Opelika, AL/Wall of Water 2nd Place: KRYS/Corpus Christi, TX/Independence Day 3rd Place - Tie: WFYR/Peoria, IL/Valentine and KZPK/St. Cloud, MN/We Fest Awards will be presented to representatives of their stations on Friday, March 6 at the "40 Promotional Ideas to Rev Up Your Revenue" panel at 2:00 p.m. All stations were judged on the creativity and implementation of their promotions, held between November 1, 2007 - Dec 31, 2008. Winners were evaluated on promotion objective, presentation style, effect on cume and overall success. Winning stations received registration to CRS-40, hotel accommodations, and airfare up to $500. Artist Humanitarian Award: Randy Owen The recipient of this year's Artist Humanitarian Award is country music legend and Alabama front man Randy Owen. Owen co-founded Country Cares for St. Jude Kids� in 1989 after meeting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital founder Danny Thomas the year before. To date, Country Cares has raised more than $345 million to fund research in the fight against childhood cancer. Earlier this year, more than 800 members of the country music industry gathered at the annual seminar in Memphis to celebrate 20 years of support for the children of St. Jude. In 2008, Broken Bow Records released the Grammy Award-winner's debut solo album, One On One, and HarperOne published his memoir, titled "Born Country." Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. leads the music industry in recognizing the humanitarian achievements of country artists. In 1990, CRB instituted the Artist Humanitarian Award, which was first presented during the CRS-21. Past honorees include Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Garth Brooks, Charlie Daniels and Kenny Rogers. Last year's recipient, Clay Walker, presented Owen with the award Wednesday morning during the award ceremonies in the Convention Center. Radio Humanitarian Award: Large Market: 97.3 WGH, Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Va. Under the banner of "The Twelve Months of Eaglefest," this year's Large Market honoree pursued year-round public service efforts. Beneficiaries included Country Cares for St. Jude Kids, the Center for Child and Family Services in Hampton Roads, the March of Dimes and the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure. Their monthly guitar auction "Chords For The Cause" benefits a different non-profit organization each month. WGH is also involved in various military causes and provided aid to those affected by the tornadoes that ripped through Suffolk County in May. Medium Market: 107.7 WIVK, Knoxville, Tenn. The 2009 Medium Market honoree enlisted country superstar Randy Owen to perform at a benefit concert for victims of a local church shooting and secured John Michael Montgomery to perform and help collect 1,400 pounds of food for Second Harvest Food Bank. Performances from Joe Nichols and Jewel helped raise money for improvements at local Knoxville schools Gibbs High School and Farragut High School, respectively. In addition, WIVK sponsored "Feed The Need" to help feed the homeless, as well as "Buddy's Barbeque Race Against Cancer" to raise funds for Cancer Outreach Services at the Thompson Cancer Survival Center. Radiothons have benefited Variety Children's Charity and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, among others. Small Market: 93.3 WFLS, Fredericksburg, Va. This year's Small Market honoree successfully encouraged their listeners to contribute more than $150,000 to numerous charities throughout the year, including the Children's Miracle Network, the Salvation Army, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and more. The station also enlisted listeners to donate blood to the American Red Cross, school supplies to the Spotsylvania and Stafford County School Supply Collection and food to the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank. The CRB Radio Humanitarian Awards are presented to full-time country radio stations for their efforts to improve the quality of life for communities they serve. The 2009 Awards are presented to stations in three categories: Large (markets 1-50), Medium (markets 51-130), and Small (markets 131+) for public service performed November 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008. Radio Ink sponsored this year's Radio Humanitarian Award. Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award: Mick Anselmo, Sr. This year's Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award was given to CBS Minneapolis VP Market Manager Mick Anselmo, Sr. During his tenure at KEEY-FM, Anselmo organized and created a radiothon which has helped raise more than $12 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. His partnership with Sharing and Caring Hands of Minneapolis during a run of Garth Brooks concerts in 1998 set a Minneapolis-St. Paul food drive record. The former Clear Channel radio executive also created Project Northern Lights, an effort that collected calling cards for troops stationed in Baghdad. The intent of the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award, given at the discretion of the Country Radio Broadcasters Board of Directors, is to recognize an individual in the Country Radio industry who has displayed a magnanimous spirit of caring and generosity in service to their community. The award is given when the board feels an individual, through outstanding service, warrants the recognition. No award was given in 2008. About CRS: The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the country music industry. Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. About CRB: 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 vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format. More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at 615-327-4487.

CRB, Inc. Reminder for Hall of Fame and Artist Humanitarian Award Applications

Aug 28, 2007 CRB, Inc. Reminder for Hall of Fame and Artist Humanitarian Award Applications

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) reminds radio and music industry executives to submit inductee nominations for the 2007 CRB Artist Humanitarian Award and the Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame Awards.  Nominations for the 2008 CRB Artist Humanitarian Award, which recognizes Country artists’ humanitarian efforts, should be postmarked no later than August 31st, 2007.  Additionally, applications from those who have been nominated to the Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame must be postmarked no later than September 14th, 2007 to be considered. 2008 CRB ARTIST HUMANITARIAN AWARD To be considered for the CRB Artist Humanitarian Award, the CRB requires a presentation detailing the nominee's humanitarian activities and accomplishments. This presentation is not limited in length, but should be concise and in chronological order.  Honorees in the past have been chosen based on information contained in simple typed presentations, as well as from more elaborate presentations that have supporting documentation and letters of recommendation from organizations that the artist has helped. An artist or an artist representative may submit a presentation for consideration. Presentations should be sent to: Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc., 819 19th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203 to arrive on or before close of business Friday, August 31, 2007. A committee of industry executives will review all entries. There should be six copies of all submissions.  All questions regarding submissions should be directed to the Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. at (615) 327-4487.   (For the complete list of past honorees, visit www.crb.org, click on the "Awards" tab and then click on "Humanitarian"). COUNTRY MUSIC DJ AND RADIO HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS Inductee nominations, will be accepted from any member of country radio or country music industries including the individuals themselves.  Recipients may not be a current member of the Board or Agenda Committee of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. Nominees may be living or deceased. To nominate someone, log on to www.crb.org and submit their name by clicking on “Hall of Fame” under the “Awards” tab at the top of the website. You MUST have a way of contacting the nominee or the nominee’s next of kin. CRB, Inc. will then contact all nominees and send them the appropriate information to complete the nomination process. Each nominee representative must submit an application and materials (airchecks, 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 14, 2007. The criteria for the Country Music DJ Hall of Fame are: Country on-air career must have begun at least 25 years ago A recognizable contribution to the growth and development of the country radio industry An ongoing contribution to the preservation and enhancement of country music as an art form Primary contributions on-air The Criteria for the Country Music Radio Hall of Fame are: Country radio career must have begun at least 25 years ago A recognizable contribution to the growth and development of the country radio industry An ongoing contribution to the preservation and enhancement of country music as an art form Primary contributions off-air After a comprehensive review of the applications, a voting committee of country radio and country music industry veterans will make all final decisions regarding inductees. The Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame Dinner and Ceremony will be held the night before the official kick-off of CRS-39 on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

CRB, Inc. Now Accepting Nominations for the 2007 Artist Humanitarian Award

Aug 6, 2007 CRB, Inc. Now Accepting Nominations for the 2007 Artist Humanitarian Award

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB, Inc.) is now accepting applications for the 2007 Artist Humanitarian Award which will be presented at the CRS 39 opening ceremonies. CRB, Inc. Executive Director Ed Salamon stated, "In an industry that awards so many for artistic and commercial achievements, the CRB takes a special pride in annually recognizing and encouraging the humanitarian contributions of artists and radio." CRB presented the first Artist Humanitarian Award in 1990. Honorees have included Alabama, Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, Billy Ray Cyrus, Kenny Rogers, Reba McEntire, Clint Black, Collin Raye, Brooks & Dunn, Lonestar, Brad Paisley, Diamond Rio, and Neil McCoy. This year's recipient was Toby Keith. To be considered for the Artist Humanitarian Award, the CRB requires a presentation detailing the nominee's humanitarian activities and accomplishments. This presentation is not limited in length, but should be concise and in chronological order. Honorees in the past have been chosen based on information contained in simple typed presentations, full visual presentations, and elaborate presentations that have supporting documentation and letters of recommendation from organizations that the artist has helped. An artist or an artist representative may submit a presentation for consideration. Presentations should be sent to: Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc., 819 19th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203 to arrive on or before close of business Friday, September 1, 2007. A blue ribbon selection committee comprised of Industry Executives will review all entries. There should be six copies of all submissions, so that each member of the Committee can review one. All questions regarding submissions should be directed to the Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. at (615) 327-4487. For a complete listing of past honorees, click here.

Toby Keith Recognized by the CRB, Inc. as Artist Humanitarian of the Year

Mar 1, 2007 Toby Keith Recognized by the CRB, Inc. as Artist Humanitarian of the Year

Each year, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. recognizes one of the many deserving country artists with it's Artist Humanitarian Award. This year during the opening ceremonies of the 38th Annual Country Radio Seminar, CRB recognized Toby Keith. Last year’s honoree was Neal McCoy, who announced Toby Keith as the recipient of 2007 CRB Humanitarian Award. CRB President R. J Curtis presented the actual award to Keith, following Keith’s performance at the Country Radio Seminar’s Music City Jam. The Toby Keith Foundation was formed in January 2006 to facilitate his efforts on behalf of a number of organizations in Oklahoma. Those include Ally’s House, where children with cancer can get help with medical bills, short term housing, travel clothing, groceries and other needs. It is estimated that Toby Keith donates more than a half a million dollars a year to this cause alone. Keith also helped Red Oak Elementary School in Moore Oklahoma to build a new gymnasium after a 1999 tornado ravaged that town, and also made donations to the Moore community and the Beth Haven Independent Church in Moore. His participation in Country In The Rockies benefited the Frances Williams Preston Laboratories for Cancer Research, a division of the T. J. Martell Foundation. He has also been a major contributor to the Make A Wish Foundation, St. Jude and THE Salvation Army among many others charities.   In June of 2006, Toby Keith completed his fourth USO Tour. The rest of the year, he meets military families at shows and visits soldiers in hospitals. The Country Radio Broadcasters leads the industry in recognizing the humanitarian achievements of Country artists. In 1990, CRB instituted an Artist Humanitarian Award, which was first presented during the 21st Country Radio Seminar. Past honoree’s have included Diamond Rio, Brad Paisley, Lonestar, Brooks & Dunn, Collin Raye, Clint Black, Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers, Joe Diffie, Billy Ray Cyrus, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks, Charlie Daniels, Willie Nelson, Roseanne Cash and Alabama. CRS - 38 will be held February 28 through March 2, 2007 at the Nashville Convention Center. Complete Seminar Information may be obtained by contacting CRS, Inc. at 615.327.4487 or by visiting www.crb.org. Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.

CRB, Inc. NOW ACCEPTING ARTIST HUMANITARIAN NOMINATIONS

Jul 31, 2006 CRB, Inc. NOW ACCEPTING ARTIST HUMANITARIAN NOMINATIONS

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB, Inc.) is now accepting applications for the 2006 Artist Humanitarian Award which recognizes Country artists¹ humanitarian achievements. CRB instituted the Artist Humanitarian Award in 1990. The first award was presented to the group Alabama during CRS-21. Subsequent honorees have included Rosanne Cash, Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, Billy Ray Cyrus, Joe Diffie, Kenny Rogers, Reba McEntire, Clint Black, Collin Raye, Brooks & Dunn, Lonestar, Brad Paisley and Diamond Rio. This year's recipient was Neal McCoy (For the complete list of honorees, visit www.crb.org, click on the "Awards" tab and then click on "Humanitarian"). To be considered for the Award, the CRB requires a presentation detailing the nominee's humanitarian activities. This presentation is not limited in any way. Honorees in the past have been chosen based on information contained in simple typed presentations, as well as from more elaborate visual presentations that have included statements of recommendation from organizations that the artist has helped. If you know of an artist that is worthy of this honor, please encourage them or their representative to submit a presentation to The Country Radio Broadcasters, 819 18th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203. Applications should be received by Friday, September 1. Each package should include six copies of all materials. All questions should be directed to CRB, Inc. Executive Director Ed Salamon at (615) 327-4487. Gregg Swedberg Regional VP/Programming Clear Channel Radio Program Director K102 - KEEY-FM and Chairman of THE CRB Awards committee notes, " The contributions made by the Artists in Country Music are unparalleled by any other format of music. Our artists donate countless hours of their time, substantial financial and ceremonial support, and in many cases, their special talents to help a myriad of worthy causes. In an industry that awards so much recognition for artistic and commercial achievements, the CRB takes a special pride in annually recognizing and encouraging the humanitarian contributions of artists and radio." CRB's Ed Salamon further commented, "CRB is the primary organization to recognize and encourage humanitarian efforts by Country artists. Through the years, many of the recipients have told me that this award is more meaningful to them than any of the other industry awards they have received."