Big & Rich To Receive CRS 2013 Artist Humanitarian Award

Big & Rich To Receive CRS 2013 Artist Humanitarian Award

 

(Nashville, Tenn. – Nov. 5, 2012)  Warner Music Nashville duo Big & Rich has been announced as the recipient of the CRS 2013 Artist Humanitarian Award, to be presented at Country Radio Seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013.

 

Big & Rich’s charitable endeavors date back more than a decade and are too numerous to mention individually. Their humanitarian efforts have ranged from visiting individual patients in hospitals, to staging benefit concerts for the Country Music Hall of Fame and the 173rd Airborne Memorial, to their well-documented U.S. and international outreach.  The duo has made a point throughout their career to help underprivileged children and families in struggling countries like Uganda, Sudan, Haiti and Kenya, among others.

St. Jude Children's Hospital, Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the 173^rdAirborne Memorial Fund, Project Clean Water, Nashville’s Mt. View elementary school, the Special Olympics, Vanderbilt Hospital, Second Harvest Food Bank and the Nashville Symphony are just a few of the causes the chart-topping, Grammy-nominated duo have donated their charitable efforts to.

 

“Big Kenny Alphin and John Rich individually and collectively have used their success to set a personal example for all of us to follow as humanitarians,” says CRS Executive Director Bill Mayne. “Their selfless contributions have gone a long way to help make life better for countless men, women, and children, both today and tomorrow.”

 

Big & Rich will receive the CRS 2013 Artist Humanitarian Award at 10:30 a.m. in the Nashville Convention Center, immediately following the CRS Keynote Address. 

CRS 2013 is held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn.  $499 Regular Rate registration is now available at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.

 

About the CRS Artist Humanitarian Award:

The CRS 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 Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Trace Adkins, Randy Owen, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Reba, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks and Charlie Daniels, among others. For more information about Country Radio Seminar and the CRS awards, visit: www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.

 

About Big & Rich:

Big & Rich is comprised of Kenny Alphin and The Celebrity Apprentice winner John Rich. The multi-platinum hit duo have garnered multiple GRAMMY, ACM, CMA and CMT Music Award nominations and were recently nominated as the 2012 CMA Vocal Duo of the Year. Their current single "Party Like Cowboyz" is from their first studio album in four years, Hillbilly Jedi, that also features their Top 15 hit single, "That's Why I Pray," which raced up the charts upon release. Their first studio album, Horse of a Different Color, includes their hit infectious single, "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)." Other hits include, "Comin’ to Your City," "8th of November"and their #1 hit "Lost in this Moment." "Comin’ to Your City" is in its sixth consecutive year as the theme song for ESPN’s College GameDay show.

 

Voting Now Open for CRS 2013 New Faces of Country Music Show

Voting Now Open for CRS 2013 New Faces of Country Music Show
Fourteen of Country radio’s hottest new acts on the 2013 ballot; voting open at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com through Monday, Nov. 19 
 

(Nashville, Tenn. – Nov. 12, 2012) Voting is now open to all Country radio station employees for the CRS 2013 New Faces of Country Music Show®, to be held Friday, March 1, 2013, at the Nashville Convention Center.

This year’s nominees are (in alphabetical order): Greg Bates, Easton Corbin, Edens Edge, The Farm, Florida Georgia Line, Andy Gibson, Brantley Gilbert, Casey James, Jana Kramer, Dustin Lynch, Scotty McCreery, Kip Moore, Jon Pardi and James Wesley.
Any employee of a commercial, full-time Country formatted radio station may vote for the 2013 New Faces of Country Music Show performers.  Voting determines the five finalists and remains open through Monday, Nov. 19, atwww.CountryRadioSeminar.com.

“The New Faces show has always been a great barometer of talent in our format,” says New Faces Committee Chair John Crenshaw.  “Some of the biggest superstars in Country music played this show at CRS early on in their careers, and it’s always exciting to see that kind of talent on display in such an intimate setting.”

The New Faces of Country Music Show, co-sponsored by the Academy of Country Music and Muscular Dystrophy Association, is one of the most anticipated events at Country Radio Seminar, held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013.  Five emerging artists who have achieved significant success at Country radio during the qualification period are selected each year to perform at the showcase event.  Below are the New Faces of Country Music qualification criteria:

1. The qualification period is Nov. 1 – Oct. 31 during the year immediately preceding the New Faces of Country Music Show.

2. Nominees may not have appeared on a previous New Faces of Country Music Show.  Solo performers that become a member of a group or duo, or a group or duo member that becomes a solo artist are considered eligible.

3. Nominees must have charted at least one Top 25 single on the the Mediabase Country Chart as published in Country Aircheck or at least one Top 25 single on the Billboard Country Chart during the qualification period.

4. Nominees may not have more than two albums on the Billboard Country Top 50 Country Album chart, nor more than two albums that peaked above No. 50 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart (or corresponding Nielsen Soundscan-based chart) by the end of the qualification 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 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center.  $499 Regular rate registration is now available.  Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.

 

Voting Now Open for CRS 2013 New Faces of Country Music Show

Voting Now Open for CRS 2013 New Faces of Country Music Show
Fourteen of Country radio’s hottest new acts on the 2013 ballot; voting open at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com through Monday, Nov. 19 
 

(Nashville, Tenn. – Nov. 12, 2012) Voting is now open to all Country radio station employees for the CRS 2013 New Faces of Country Music Show®, to be held Friday, March 1, 2013, at the Nashville Convention Center.

This year’s nominees are (in alphabetical order): Greg Bates, Easton Corbin, Edens Edge, The Farm, Florida Georgia Line, Andy Gibson, Brantley Gilbert, Casey James, Jana Kramer, Dustin Lynch, Scotty McCreery, Kip Moore, Jon Pardi and James Wesley.
Any employee of a commercial, full-time Country formatted radio station may vote for the 2013 New Faces of Country Music Show performers.  Voting determines the five finalists and remains open through Monday, Nov. 19, atwww.CountryRadioSeminar.com.

“The New Faces show has always been a great barometer of talent in our format,” says New Faces Committee Chair John Crenshaw.  “Some of the biggest superstars in Country music played this show at CRS early on in their careers, and it’s always exciting to see that kind of talent on display in such an intimate setting.”

The New Faces of Country Music Show, co-sponsored by the Academy of Country Music and Muscular Dystrophy Association, is one of the most anticipated events at Country Radio Seminar, held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013.  Five emerging artists who have achieved significant success at Country radio during the qualification period are selected each year to perform at the showcase event.  Below are the New Faces of Country Music qualification criteria:

1. The qualification period is Nov. 1 – Oct. 31 during the year immediately preceding the New Faces of Country Music Show.

2. Nominees may not have appeared on a previous New Faces of Country Music Show.  Solo performers that become a member of a group or duo, or a group or duo member that becomes a solo artist are considered eligible.

3. Nominees must have charted at least one Top 25 single on the the Mediabase Country Chart as published in Country Aircheck or at least one Top 25 single on the Billboard Country Chart during the qualification period.

4. Nominees may not have more than two albums on the Billboard Country Top 50 Country Album chart, nor more than two albums that peaked above No. 50 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart (or corresponding Nielsen Soundscan-based chart) by the end of the qualification 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 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center.  $499 Regular rate registration is now available.  Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.

 

CRS 2013 New Faces Dinner SOLD OUT

CRS 2013 New Faces Dinner SOLD OUT Special Seating Arranged For Show Only  (Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 26, 2012) CRS Executive Director Bill Mayne has announced that the dinner for the New Faces Show at Country Radio Seminar 2013 has SOLD OUT.  This is effective for registrations received after October 25th, 2012. According to Mayne, “The New Faces Show is one of the most popular events at CRS.  With the early surge in registrations for the upcoming event, the dinner sold out earlier than ever before. In an effort to provide our next round registrants a chance to attend the event, we are offering tickets in a special seating area in a newly reconfigured area.” The new section has a limited number of seats and they will be allocated to future registrants on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Special seating admission does not include meals. Talent for the event has yet to be announced and will not be released until December. CRS 2013 will be held Feb. 27-March 1, 2013 at the Nashville Convention Center.  The $399 Early Bird Registration is only available through Oct. 31.  On Nov. 1, registration increases to $499.  For more information or to register for CRS 2013, visit www.crb.org.

Only One Week Left to Take Advantage of CRS $399 Registration

Only One Week Left to Take Advantage of CRS $399 Registration  Early Bird Registration rate ends next Wednesday, Oct. 31 (Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 25, 2012) Only one week remains to take advantage of Country Radio Seminar’s $399 Early Bird Rate.  The specially reduced rate expires at midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 31. CRS 2013 agenda highlights include two major research presentations (sponsored by CMA and CRS), three label luncheons and performances (UMG, Capitol/EMI, Black River Entertainment) the WCRS Live! (sponsored by BMI/Country Aircheck) and KCRS Live! (sponsored by ASCAP/City National) showcases, more than 20 educational panels and industry-leading speakers, the CRS keynote address, the popular New Faces of Country Music Dinner and Performance (co-sponsored by MDA and ACM) and a special, unprecedented gift to the Country music industry.  Also announced this week was a special offer from the Cleveland HeartLab, which has agreed to administer “IT” (Inflammation Testing) on-site for up to 500 CRS 2013 attendees for free.   CRS 2013 is held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013 in downtown, Nashville, Tenn. New items on the CRS agenda include a daily, featured speaker every morning and a programmer’s breakfast, in addition to the seminar’s already established manager’s breakfast. Previously announced presentation speakers include broadcast consultant and talent coach Valerie Geller (Geller Media International), brand management and social media marketing pro Jeff James and talent experts from The Center For Sales Strategy, Beth and Matt Sunshine.  The previously announced CRS core moderators are Ken Boesen (Operations Manager, WKIS/Miami), Beverlee Brannigan (Operations Manager, Journal Broadcast Group/Milwaukee), Dan Halyburton (Business Development at Texas State Network, CBS Radio/Dallas), Todd Schumacher (VP/Market Manager, Cox Media Group/Louisville) and Matt Sunshine (Executive VP, The Center For Sales Strategy/Plano). The CRS 2013 agenda is available online at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.  More agenda and event details will be announced in the coming weeks. 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 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center.  $399 Early Bird Registration is now available through Oct. 31.  Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.

Country Radio Seminar Offers Unprecedented Gift to the Country Music Industry

Country Radio Seminar Offers Unprecedented Gift to the Country Music Industry

Save money, save a life, and get “IT” at CRS 2013!

 

(Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 22, 2012) Country Radio Seminar is announcing an unprecedented opportunity for CRS attendees to take advantage of a potentially lifesaving test and presentation at CRS 2013, held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013.

Cleveland HeartLab has agreed to offer “IT,” also known as Inflammation Testing, for as many as 500 CRS attendees who are interested in learning more about their risk for a heart attack or stroke.  IT is a quick and easy blood test (no fasting required) that provides unique insight into heart health beyond basic cholesterol testing.  The first 500 CRS attendees to visit the on-site Cleveland HeartLab Screening Suite will be tested.  The Screening Suite will remain open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., or until 500 tests have been administered.

“In the music business, we often say ‘it’s all about the song,’ but in this case ‘it’s all about the heart,’” says CRS President Mike Culotta.  “So it should be easy enough for us to grasp the concept when we’re talking about our health.  The fact is, all the talent in the world doesn’t mean a thing without a healthy heart, so join us at CRS and get your IT!”

According to the American Heart Association, 50 percent of people who experience heart attack or stroke have normal cholesterol.  Inflammation in the arteries has proven to be a more accurate predictor of heart attacks or strokes than any other test available.  Each participant will be able to securely check their test results online and take them to their personal physician, if desired.

The Cleveland HeartLab is delivering the presentation, “Your Heart and the Health of our Industry,” at CRS 2013 on Friday, March 1, at 3 p.m.  Using the anonymous test results of CRS attendees, the presentation will include a risk profile based on the sample and an explanation of what the data means.

Inflammation Testing typically costs insurance companies approximately $1,000 per test, but CRS attendees will not be charged for this service.  CRS 2013 Early Bird registration is currently available for $399 through Oct. 31 atwww.CountryRadioSeminar.com.

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 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center.  $399 Early Bird Registration is now available through Oct. 31.  Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.

CRS Honors Rusty Walker With New Scholarship Program

CRS Honors Rusty Walker With New Scholarship Program

Applications now being accepted at CountryRadioSeminar.com

 

(Nashville, Tenn. – Oct. 15, 2012) CRS is now accepting applications for its inaugural Rusty Walker Scholarship program, created to honor Country Radio Hall of Fame member Rusty Walker, who passed away in May 2012.

The scholarships provide for an all-expense paid trip and attendance to CRS 2013, held Feb. 27-March 1, 2013.  Interested parties can apply now through Friday, Nov. 16 at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. 

Each applicant must fill out an online application and submit a paragraph explaining why he/she should be considered as a Rusty Walker Scholar.  Eligible applicants must be a full-time radio station employee and a first time CRS attendee.  Three individual scholarships will be awarded.

Each scholarship includes a full CRS 2013 registration, one ticket to the Country Radio Hall of Fame Dinner, and airfare and hotel room expenses for four nights (Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 – Friday, March 1, 2013).  Scholars will be recognized at the CRS 2013 opening ceremonies and will have the opportunity to meet and engage with CRS board members during the three-day seminar.  Scott Huskey and J.J. Jobe from Rusty Walker Programming Consultants will also meet with the winning applicants.

The CRS Selection Committee will announce the winning recipients on Monday, December 3, 2012.

CRS 2013 is held Feb. 27-March 1, at the Nashville Convention Center in downtown Nashville, Tenn.

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 2013 will be held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2013, in downtown Nashville, Tenn., at the Nashville Convention Center.  $399 Early Bird Registration is now available through Oct. 31.  Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information.