CRS 37 RECAP

Feb 21, 2006 CRS 37 RECAP

DIVERSITY of TOPICS HIGHLIGHTS EDUCATIONAL ELEMENT OF COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR (CRS-37) Entertainment and Awards Additional Highlight of Seminar NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2006) ¬ The educational content of this past week's Country Radio Seminar was the most diverse in the 37th year history of the event. Two full days of over 30 panels, workshops and discussion groups touched on numerous topics of interest to all facets of record and radio. The Record Label Head panel was dominated by discussions of digital downloads, radio's relationship with the record industry, the ongoing investigation into that relationship and the decline in the number of new female artists in the format. The Group Heads Panel resulted in consensus that the much-publicized inquiries have resulted in increased policing and education efforts within radio. When it came to High Definition (HD) radio, the discussion was lively and its importance was not so clear-cut with some discussion that the hardware was not widespread enough to make a major impact on consumers at this point. They all agreed that they would be watching this in the future. The special sales panels - featured as part of radio sales day - were well attended and many registrants felt positive about the advice given by the cross section of panelists. The Gettin' R Done with Country Radio panel showed examples of success stories and the value of making compelling presentations. Examples were also shown in the Main Street to Madison Avenue panel and the main point of the discussions was the accessibility of artists and country radio personalities which is important to this format. The controversial discussions of reporting playlist adds dominated the Charts, Dollars and Sense panel. The quality and depth of the information involved in the decision-making was discussed at length. New technologies were discussed in a number of panels and workshops. Their influence as a competitor to radio was obviously a hot topic of discussion for programmers who feel the competition from Internet, television, video games and satellite radio. Small market radio's concerns were spotlighted in two panels; Small Towns ¬ Big Challenges touched on the challenges that small market programmers face in competing with direct or out-of-market competitors on a limited budget. In the How to Get Your Piece of the Pie panel, label representatives and radio programmers discussed how small market stations can get the attention and support of record companies. Kenny Rogers was the special guest at the Life of a Legend panel, hosted by Gerry House. The discussion focuses on the "riding the highs and lows of the entertainment business" and featured a video retrospective on Kenny's career. General Tommy Franks delivered a powerful and humorous keynote speech where he expressed gratitude for the support country radio is giving the US military and shared personal anecdotes from his distinguished military career. Among the many honors and awards given during the seminar were: CRB Career Achievement Award - Ronnie Milsap President¹s Award ¬ Industry veteran Jack Lameier Country Music DJ Hall of Fame -Terry Dorsey, Lon Helton, Arch Yancey Country Music Radio Hall of Fame Jonathan Fricke, Ed Salamon Promotion Winner (Small Market) - WFYR; Peoria, IL Promotion Winner (Medium Market) - KKCS; Colorado Springs, CO Promotion Winner (Large Market) - WQYK; Tampa, FL Tom Rivers Award - John Hines, Morning Air Personality for K102 in Minneapolis, MN Artist Humanitarian Award - Neal McCoy Radio Humanitarian Award (Small Market) - KDXY-FM The Fox; Jonesboro, Arkansas Radio Humanitarian Award (Medium Market) - WIVK-FM; Knoxville, Tennessee Radio Humanitarian Award (Large Market) - WQYK-FM; Tampa, Florida The Secretary¹s Award for Outstanding Service to American Veterans - Toby Keith Many superstar and upcoming artists showcased at the seminar including: Music City Jam, sponsored by the ACM and United Stations Radio Networks, with Keith Urban, Dolly Parton, Pat Green and Ronnie Dunn; Curb Nashville Luncheon with Clay Walker and Bomshel; special independent label showcases by Imperial Records featuring Ricky Hendrix, Monica Meza, Whitney Padgett and special guest Keith Bryant and Rust Records Nashville featuring Shane Owens, PovertyNeck Hillbillies and BlackHawk; Sony Music Nashville Luncheon with Miranda Lambert and Van Zant; Capitol Records Nashville Luncheon with Dierks Bentley and Eric Church in the CMA Performance Hall; BMI WCRS Live! with Miranda Lambert, Craig Morgan, Tim Nichols, Jon Randall and host Bob DiPiero and the New Faces of Country Music Show, sponsored by R&R, with Jason Aldean, Keith Anderson, Jeff Bates, Little Big Town and Hot Apple Pie. Next year's seminar will again be held at the Nashville Convention Center. Its announced dates are Feb. 28 to March 2, 2007. The DJ Hall of Fame Dinner is set for Feb. 27, 2007. For more information on CRS-37 and CRB, Inc. please visit www.crb.org or call 615-327-4487.

CRB, Inc. and Edison Media Research Collaborate Again on America's Largest Study of Country P1s at CRS-37

Feb 20, 2006 CRB, Inc. and Edison Media Research Collaborate Again on America's Largest Study of Country P1s at CRS-37

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 20, 2006) - This year's Country Radio Seminar® Research Study featured the largest sample of Country P1's ever surveyed with over 30,000 country fans across the U.S.‹nearly three times the number of respondents as last year¹s study. The study looked at attitudes of country radio partisans on everything from the state of current country product and radio¹s spot loads to the impact of "American Idol" and the sales prospects of the upcoming Dixie Chicks album. Edison Media Research found that Country listeners, who have historically been less digitally-minded than their counterparts in other formats, have shown a lot more interest in new technology over the last year, according to America¹s largest-ever study of country "P1" listeners. Among the most significant findings was the dramatically increased usage of iPods and the Internet to sample and discover Country music. Twenty-eight percent of the sample reported iPod usage, a significant increase from last year's figure of just 15%. Among those who indicated they were listening less to Country radio, the number one reason was time spent with iPods or Internet music sources. Additionally, the percentage of respondents who turn to the Internet to hear music unavailable on the radio rose from 28% to 33%, and the percentage turning to iPods or downloadable music doubled from 8% to 16%. "Clearly, the time is now for Country radio and Country music to have a unified, integrated strategy for streaming, music downloads and podcasting," noted Edison Vice President Tom Webster. "Last year, the most common reason why people were spending less time with Country radio was that they had less time in their busy lives. This year, they apparently found the time to listen to their iPods, so Country must aggressively compete between the headphones." Other findings include the following: … Over 5% of the sample indicated that they were brand new to country … Listeners are equally as passionate about today's artists as they are the stars of the past 15 years … 58% of listeners are aware of radio's effort to reduce spot loads … 76% of all respondents watched last November's CMA Awards on TV … Fewer listeners are "on the fence" about satellite radio as awareness climbs to 88% … 49% often watch cable TV channels CMT or GAC … 57% think country music makes a positive contribution to American life The study was conducted over the Internet in January and February of 2006 and surveyed Adults ages 12-64. Respondents were drawn from listener databases of 18 Country stations across the US, and was geographically balanced and demographically weighted to reflect the national country audience. Edison Media Research conducts survey research and provides strategic information to radio stations, television stations, newspapers, cable networks, record labels, Internet companies and other media organizations.

COUNTRY RADIO BROADCASTERS, Inc. DONATES TO MTSU'S BROADCAST PROGRAM

Feb 20, 2006 COUNTRY RADIO BROADCASTERS, Inc. DONATES TO MTSU'S BROADCAST PROGRAM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 20, 2006) - The CRB, Inc. Board has allocated $25,000 from its scholarship fund to endow a scholarship in perpetuity for the broadcast program at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), in the name of the Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. The check was presented on Thursday, February 16th, 2006 at the opening ceremonies of the 37th Annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS-37). Scholarship Committee Chair Bill Mayne said "Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. is proud to present this scholarship endowment to MTSU, College of Mass Communications. The result will be an annual scholarship awarded to a radio broadcasting student. Our organizational mission is 'growth through sharing' in education for the industry and this scholarship continues our tradition. CRB, Inc. has been providing scholarships for over thirty five years. CRB, Inc. and MTSU have a long standing relationship with many student volunteers at our annual seminar and many of our Board Members, present and past, are MTSU alumni. We know first hand of the benefit of MTSU's educational benefits to our industry and are proud to support the students of this program." Paul Allen, Associate Professor of MTSU Department of Recording Industry and a former CRB, Inc. Executive Director and Board Member, said, "Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. has a 37-year history of educating students of the radio industry. I'm grateful that MTSU has become one of the recipients of the hundreds of thousands of dollars it has given over these many years to support education." Dr. Anantha S. Babbili, Dean of College of Mass Communication at MTSU who accepted the check on behalf of the College and MTSU during the opening ceremonies, said, "It is very heartening to see the industry coming to the rescue of our talented students majoring in broadcasting. It is truly a great testament to the Country Radio Broadcasters¹ mission to help educate professionals for decades to come. I was pleased to see such good support from CRB for MTSU." The $1,125 annual scholarship will be awarded beginning in the 2007-08 academic year to a student majoring in electronic media communication. Preference will be given to a junior or senior with at least a B average. Applicants must be working or must agree to work a minimum of 10 hours weekly in a commercial radio station, either regular part-time work or in an internship. For more information, please visit www.crb.org or call 615-327-4487.

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC ANNOUNCES DOLLY PARTON, RONNIE DUNN AND PAT GREEN TO JOIN KEITH URBAN FOR CRS-37 MUSIC CITY JAM

Feb 13, 2006 ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC ANNOUNCES DOLLY PARTON, RONNIE DUNN AND PAT GREEN TO JOIN KEITH URBAN FOR CRS-37 MUSIC CITY JAM

Burbank, CA (February 13, 2006) - As an 18-year sponsor of Country Radio Seminar® (CRS-37) kick-off event, Music City Jam, the Academy of Country Music along with United Stations Radio Networks are proud to announce that Dolly Parton, Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn and Pat Green will be joining Keith Urban on stage Wednesday, February 15 at the Nashville Convention Center. "The Academy of Country Music strives to give artists a platform to express themselves musically," announced Bob Romeo, Executive Director of the Academy of Country Music. "We are thrilled that Keith Urban has invited such legendary performers to join him at CRS-37 Music City Jam. Music Row will be talking about this night for years to come." "We¹re very proud to be able to present this ³one time only² music event as this year¹s Music City Jam, performed especially for the attendees of The Country Radio Broadcasters Country Radio Seminar," commented Ed Salamon, Executive Director of The Country Radio Broadcasters. Grammy award winning artist Keith Urban has sold over 6 million albums worldwide and produced six #1¹s and eleven Top 5 hits in with just three albums. Urban's self-titled U.S. debut featured three Top 5 hits; including the #1 single "But For The Grace of God." In 2001, he was awarded the Academy of Country Music's Top New Male Vocalist Award as well as the Country Music Association's Horizon Award. Urban's double platinum release Golden Road produced three #1¹s including "Somebody Like You," "Who Wouldn't Wanna Be Me" and "You'll Think of Me." Be Here, Urban's current release went double platinum in just under a year and spawned the #1 singles "Days Go By" and "Making Memories of Us," the Top 5 single "You're My Better Half" and his current hit "Better Life.² Urban is the reigning Country Music Association Male Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year and last year¹s Academy of Country Music Top Male Vocalist of the Year. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tickets for the Music City Jam are available only to Country Radio Seminar registrants. CRS registration is $620 onsite. Onsite registration will be open at the. Nashville Convention Center, 601 Commerce Street at the following days and times: Tuesday, Feb. 14: 10 a.m. to- 4 PM; Wednesday, Feb. 15: 9 AM -to 8 PM; Thursday, Feb. 16: 7:30 AM to -5 PM; Friday, Feb. 17: 8 AM -to 7 PM. Complete seminar registration and hotel information may be obtained by contacting CRB, Inc. at 615.327.4487 or by visiting www.crb.org The Academy of Country Music was founded in 1964 with a mission to support, promote, and enhance the advancement of the country music industry worldwide. The Academy, which is comprised of more than 3,800 professional members and a newly established Associate Membership, is headquartered in Burbank, Calif. For more information on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS and the Academy of Country Music, please visit www.acmcountry.com.

Feb 13, 2006 NASHVILLE GEARS UP FOR 37th Annual COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR

Feb 13, 2006 NASHVILLE GEARS UP FOR 37th Annual COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR

Walk Up Registration Still Available/Limited Number of Tickets Still Available for Three Events NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 13, 2006) - Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. ® is once again getting ready for the official start of the Country Radio Seminar, this year scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2006. The seminar will take place during the second officially declared "Country Radio Week", a resolution that was passed by the Council of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. This is known as the market week for the Country industry as labels and vendors rollout their new products to radio during the week. Many companies use this time to plan other events as well to take advantage of all the people in to town for CRS. Country radio promotes Nashville tourism daily by broadcasting information about our city and attractions. It is the primary medium for the exposure of Country music, an endeavor that employs many Nashvillains as artists, writers and producers. Ed Salamon, Executive Director of CRB, said, "There¹s nothing else like The Country Radio Seminar in any other radio format. This week nearly one thousand radio folks from all over the USA will come to town to learn what¹s new in Country radio, hear the music that they may soon be playing and return home to talk about Nashville and Country music every day for the next year." CRS-37 provides continuing education, vital in this time of change, for industry professionals, artists, programmers, promotions, sales and media. The panel discussions and their panelists, along with the session topics, are decided by the CRS Agenda Committee. The committee is made up of program and music directors, artist and general managers, account and record executives and representatives from distribution companies, syndicated radio and internet companies from a vast range of Country radio stations throughout the United States. In addition to the annual convention staples such as programming and promotion panels, research presentations, discussions, the town meeting, the working breakfast and others, the CRS-37 agenda will also focus on present critical and controversial industry issues. CRS-37 will include over 30 presentations and panels where individuals get the chance to go one on one with industry experts, as well as luncheon and dinner concerts. It will provide attendees multiple networking opportunities at various day and after-hours gatherings as well as showcase some of Country music¹s best talent at live entertainment event events. There are still a limited number of tickets available for the following three events: On Tuesday, Feb. 14, the DJ Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony will be in the Nashville Convention Center. The dinner starts at 6:15 p.m. and the ceremony begins at 7:15 p.m. There will be a Cocktail Reception at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are available at $75 per person at the registration desk at the Nashville Convention Center beginning at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 14th until they are sold out. On Thursday, Feb. 16, the Spring Town Meeting Package which includes admission for one day during the seminar, a panel discussion, performances and great networking opportunities. Registration for the package is only $100 onsite. The Spring Town Meeting is sponsored by BMI and CRS*Las Vegas. On Friday, February 17, Radio Sales Day is the first time CRB has offered a separate full day's registration for Friday only. Registration for this special offer is only $300 onsite. Registrants will be able to attend a full day of CRS activities as well as Friday night's annual New Faces of Country Music Show. The seminar will end with the New Faces of Country Music Show on Friday, February 17, 2006. The participating artists are Jason Aldean, Keith Anderson, Jeff Bates, Little Big Town and Hot Apple Pie. This year, the show will be hosted by T. "Bubba" Bechtel. This will be his second year in a row as host. CRS-37 - February 15-17- Nashville Convention Center Register on-site at the Nashville Convention Center starting Tuesday, February 14 at 10 a.m. Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc

CRS-37 ® Features Crazy Radio Relay Race Spectacular This Year

Feb 6, 2006 CRS-37 ® Features Crazy Radio Relay Race Spectacular This Year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 6, 2006) - CRB, Inc. announces the addition of the Crazy Radio Relay Race Spectacular to the CRS-37 agenda this year. The event will take place Thursday, Feb 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the Convention Center Hall. The entry fee is $100 per team. The winning team will receive a big trophy. The team size is six (6) people. Companies already signed up include: … MCA Records … Clear Channel Broadcast Group … CBS Radio Group … Capitol Records … Billboard Magazine … Sirius Satellite Radio CRB Board Member and Capitol Nashville President Mike Dungan is coordinating the event. If interested, here¹s what you do: gather a team of 6 players, think of a name for your team, find costumes to fit your team name, show up and RACE! Please contact CRB, Inc. at 615-327-4487 or www.crb.org for more information.

CRS-37 HAS TICKETS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS STILL AVAILABLE

Feb 6, 2006 CRS-37 HAS TICKETS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS STILL AVAILABLE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 6, 2006) - CRB, Inc. has a limited number of tickets available for three special events associated with the seminar this year. On Tuesday, Feb. 14, the DJ Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony will be in the Nashville Convention Center. The dinner starts at 6:15 p.m. and the ceremony begins at 7:15 p.m. There will be a Cocktail Reception at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are available at $75 per person at the registration desk at the Nashville Convention Center beginning at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 14th until they are sold out. The recipient and inductees for the following awards - President¹s Award, Country Music DJ Hall of Fame and Country Music Radio Hall of Fame, have already been announced. Jack Lameier will receive the President¹s Award. Terry Dorsey, Lon Helton and Arch Yancey will be inducted into the Country Music DJ Hall of Fame. Jonathan Fricke and Ed Salamon will be inducted into the Country Music Radio Hall of Fame. Phil Vassar and Joe Nichols will highlight the night with performances as they pay tribute to the country music legend and CRB Career Achievement Award recipient Ronnie Milsap. On Thursday, Feb. 16, CRB, Inc. will once again offer attendees the option of purchasing the Spring Town Meeting package. Registration for the package is only $100 onsite. Held for one day during the seminar, the initiative will include a panel discussion, performances and great networking opportunities. The Spring Town Meeting is sponsored by BMI and CRS*Las Vegas. It will include admission into CRS-37 after 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16. Spring Town Meeting agenda includes the Crazy Radio Relay Race Spectacular, a totally nonsensical relay race event for no purpose whatsoever except to have fun is at 2 p.m.; at 3 p.m., the Record Label Heads Panel begins with confirmed participants Bill Bennett (Warner Bros.), Scott Borchetta (Big Machine), Mike Dungan (Capitol Nashville), Joe Galante (RLG), John Grady (Sony), Luke Lewis (UMG) and moderator R.J. Curtis, KZLA-FM / Los Angeles; at 4:15 p.m., the WCRS Live! Songwriter Panel and Performance featuring Bob DiPiero, Miranda Lambert, Craig Morgan, Tim Nichols and Jon Randall and at 5:45 p.m., the Exhibit Area Networking Hour including complimentary beverages and snacks. CRB, Inc. has officially made Friday, February 17 Radio Sales Day this year at CRS-37. This is the first time CRB has offered a separate full day's registration for Friday only. Registration for this special offer is only $300 onsite. Registrants will be able to attend a full day of CRS activities as well as Friday night's annual New Faces of Country Music Show. This year, Friday's schedule will concentrate specifically on the sales curriculum. There are four panels scheduled: Gettin' R Done with Country Radio, Main Street to Madison Avenue, We Don't All Live in Trailers, and Drawing Winning Numbers. This offer is available to radio sales staff and their accompanying clients. The last two items are included in full registration to CRS, which is $620 onsite. Onsite registration will be open the following days and times: Tuesday, Feb. 14: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

RADIO PROMOTION AWARD WINNERS RECOGNIZED AT CRS

Jan 31, 2006 RADIO PROMOTION AWARD WINNERS RECOGNIZED AT CRS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 30, 2006) - As part of Country Radio Seminar (CRS-37) each year, Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. credited full-time Country radio stations in the Small, Medium and Large Market categories for their creativity and promotion implementation. The qualification period for this year was between November 1, 2004 and December 1, 2005. Judging criteria for the award included the effect on cume (if measured), the goals the station set for the promotion, how and why it was successful for the station, clients and listeners and the overall professional style of the presentation. The awards will be presented at the beginning of Thursday's session (Feb. 16), Extreme Makeover Radio Edition Part II: The Finishing Touches. The panel begins at 11:15 a.m. "CRS is a great seminar that encourages sharing ideas," Renee Fonner, Promotion Marketing Director at KFKF in Kansas City said. "The CRB Promotion Award is not only a great asset to all Country stations but it is a nice tip of the hat to the stations that are creating winning promotions for their listeners and clients. I'm so glad I'm never a judge because every year we receive more entries and they are always great ideas." The winning stations were awarded a trip to CRS-37 including seminar registration, hotel accommodations and airfare up to $500. The stations to be acknowledged for their innovative promotions with this year¹s Radio Promotion Award are: SMALL MARKET Winner WFYR; Peoria, IL Runner-up KTTS; Springfield, MO MEDIUM MARKET Winner KKCS; Colorado Springs, CO Runner-up KUUB: Reno, NV LARGE MARKET Winner WQYK; Tampa, FL Runner-up KASE; Austin, TX

Week of February 12, 2006 Officially Declared Nashville's "Country Radio Week"

Jan 30, 2006 Week of February 12, 2006 Officially Declared Nashville's "Country Radio Week"

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 30, 2006) - Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. has received a resolution declaring the week commencing February 12, 2006 as "Country Radio Week" in Nashville. The resolution was filed by Nashville Councilman Charlie Tygard and was approved by the Council of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. This honor was established to help recognize the Country Radio Seminar (CRS) and its reputation as a unique radio educational forum. CRS has been a staple in the Country music industry for 37 years and is a vital informative factor for the Country radio format. The resolution states, "Country radio promotes Nashville tourism daily by broadcasting information about our city and its attractions. Country radio is also the primary medium for the exposure of Country music, an endeavor that employs many Nashvillians as artists, writers and producers. Country Radio Seminar will bring together Country radio professionals from all across America together with attendees from the country music industry." CRS-37 provides continuing education, which is vital in this time of change, for industry professionals, artists, programmers, promotions and sales executives and media. In addition to the annual convention staples such as programming and promotion panels, research presentations, discussions, the town meeting, the working breakfast and others, the CRS-37 agenda will also focus on present critical and controversial industry issues. CRS-37 will include presentations, a key note address, panel discussions, live performances, luncheons and evening events.

CRB BOOSTS EDUCATIONAL CONTENT FOR 37TH ANNUAL COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR WITH ADDITION OF TWO NEW PANELS

Jan 25, 2006 CRB BOOSTS EDUCATIONAL CONTENT FOR 37TH ANNUAL COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR WITH ADDITION OF TWO NEW PANELS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 25, 2006) - The Agenda Committee of the Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. announces the addition of two new panels to this year's CRS-37 agenda: Weaving a Web Site for Ratings and Revenue and HD Radio: HD 2 Is Here. Weaving a Web Site for Ratings and Revenue: Could you use better ratings and more revenue? At most radio stations, the two most commonly under-utilized marketing tools already in the building are the station's own airwaves and its website. Some stations spend thousands of dollars on direct mail, television, newspaper, telemarketing, and billboards. But they casually neglect their own airtime and web space. Daniel Anstandig, McVay Media VP/Adult Formats, will share ideas on maximizing your ratings and revenue through your website. This panel will be held Thursday, Feb. 16 from 3:10-4:10 p.m. in room 208. HD Radio: HD 2 Is Here: Last May a Country station, WUSN, became the first radio station of any format to multicast in HD2. Its HD2 programming was "Chicago¹s Future Hits." WXTU, Philadelphia now programs "Future Hits" and WKIS Miami programs an outlaw Country format named "Gretchen" on their HD2 stations. In January, the rollout of HD2 began in earnest, bringing a Clear Channel Country station, programmed by Clay Hunnicutt, to New York City. Each of these stations are exposing Country music and songs that would not otherwise be broadcast in their market. Moderated by Sean Ross, VP of Music and Programming Edison Media Research, the panel will include Bob Barnett, Program Director, WKIS-FM and WKIS HD2, Clay Hunnicutt, Vice President of Country Programming, Clear Channel and Bob McKay, Program Director, WXTU-FM and WXTU HD2. This panel will be held Friday, Feb. 17 from 3:15-4 p.m. in rooms 211-212. According to CRB Executive Director Ed Salamon, "The addition of these two panels greatly strengthens the educational content of the seminar. To my knowledge, the HD Radio: HD 2 Is Here panel is the first industry panel of which I am aware that specifically addresses HD radio programming, rather than technology." As previously announced: … Edison Media Research will again present their annual research presentation, The Largest Study Ever of Country¹s P-1 Listeners Part II. This year, the presentation will be held Friday morning from 9-9:45 a.m. in rooms 204-205. … General Tommy Franks will be the featured keynote speaker this year, sponsored by KCCS Productions/Jones Radio Networks. Recording artist Neal McCoy, who was part of the first entertainment tour to the Persian Gulf region after Operation Iraqi Freedom -- Project Salute 2003, will introduce General Franks. … Andy Andrews will speak on Friday from 2-3:20 p.m. Andrews bestseller The Traveler¹s Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success remained on the New York Times bestseller¹s list for 17 weeks and has been translated into nearly 20 languages. Information on these and other panels can be found on www.crb.org. Please note the agenda for CRS-37 is subject to modifications. Agenda updates, moderators and panels will be released as they become available. For more information, please contact CRB, Inc. at the information below. The On Site Registration Rate for CRS-37 is $620. Please contact CRB, Inc. at 615-327-4487 or visit www.crb.org for more information. Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.

CRS-37 KICKS OFF SEMINAR WITH EXCITING EVENTS ON WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15

Jan 23, 2006 CRS-37 KICKS OFF SEMINAR WITH EXCITING EVENTS ON WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15

Luncheon To Feature Bomshel and Clay Walker NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 23, 2006) - CRB, Inc. announces a full day of events on the kick off of CRS-37 this year. On top of the newly established Career Fair, there will be two independent label showcases, a lunch sponsored by Curb/Asylum, two scheduled Artist Radio Taping Sessions (ARTS) and the Music City Jam closing out the night. Throughout the day, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the upper level of the Nashville Convention Center, CRS-37 will host its first ever Career Fair: It's Not Just a Job, It's a Lifestyle. CRB encourages everyone to bring his or her resume, airchecks and vision for the future. The morning session of the Career Fair will include an "Ask the Expert" panel targeted at job seekers. You will be able to sit down and talk with the likes of Michael Dickey, Market Manager for Cumulus, Bill Hutcherson, General Sales Manager for Cumulus, Dannie Hallmark, Business Manager; Cumulus and Frank Seres, Country PD, and Michael Osterhout, President VP/GM for Morris Communications Company, LLC. These experts have over a combined total of 100 years of experience. The afternoon session "How to Attract, Hire and Keep a Great Staff" will offer tips on how to build a strong staff, how to reach targeted goals, allow you to discuss your frustrations and how to better address them in the future. Both career seminars will be conducted by Laurie Kahn, President and Founder of Media Staffing Network and All About Careers. There are two scheduled ARTS this year. The morning session will be from 10:30 to noon. The afternoon session will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Both sessions will take place in the Renaissance Ballroom. Artists already signed up to participate in ARTS include Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Keith Anderson, Rhett Atkins, Rodney Atkins, Clint Black, Keith Bryant, Chris Cagle, Cowboy Troy, Billy Dean, Katrina Elam, Emerson Drive, Ericka Jo, Jack Ingram, Hal Ketchum, Blaine Larsen, Little Big Town, Montgomery Gentry, Craig Morgan, Joe Nichols, Jamie O¹Neal, Danielle Peck, Collin Raye, LeAnn Rimes, Ryan Shupe and the RubberBand, Sawyer Brown, Jeffrey Steele, Doug Stone, Carrie Underwood, Phil Vassar, Van Zant, Trent Willmon and Mark Wills. Wednesday's lunch, noon to 2 p.m., will be sponsored by Curb/Asylum and will feature performances by Curb/Asylum artists Bomshel and Clay Walker. The lunch will be held in the CMA Performance Hall in the Convention Center. Wednesday afternoon will be filled with two independent showcases. Imperial Music Label Showcase will be from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in rooms 204-206. Rust Records Showcase will be from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in rooms 204-206. Performers for both showcases will be announced shortly. Capitol Nashville recording artist Keith Urban will headline this year's Music City Jam with some surprise guests. The jam will take place in the CMA Performance Hall following the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau (NCVB) Welcome Reception. The Academy of Country Music (ACM) and United Stations Radio Networks will sponsor the event. The On Site Registration Rate for CRS-37 is $620. Please contact CRB, Inc. at 615-327-4487 or visit www.crb.org for more information. CRS-37 - Feb. 15-17, 2006 - Nashville Convention Center - 601 Commerce St. Complete seminar registration and hotel information may be obtained by contacting CRB, Inc. at 615.327.4487 or by visiting www.crb.org.