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CRB
Commemorates CRS-2001 with Sam Donaldson as Keynote
 NASHVILLE,
Tenn. (February 9, 2001)Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB)
will offer another valuable networking and educational
experience at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2001
set for February 28March 3, 2001 at the Nashville
Convention Center.
Broadcasting veteran Sam Donaldson is slated to kick off
the annual spring event as keynote speaker. Donaldson, a
40-year ABC News veteran, correspondent for "20/20"
and co-anchor of the ABC News Sunday morning broadcast, "This
Week With Sam Donaldson & Cokie Roberts."
In making the announcement, CRB Executive Director Paul Allen
stated, "Sam Donaldson is one of those guys who continues
to show broadcasters how it should be done. He's also one
of those rare people who defines the best in broadcast
journalism, and we're grateful to have him as our keynote."
Donaldson has served two appointments as Chief White House
Correspondent for ABC covering Presidents Carter, Reagan and
Clinton. He covered the White House for "World News
Tonight" and other ABC News programs. He is the host
of SamDonaldson@abcnews.com, a daily live Internet
newscast broadcast, the first regularly scheduled newscast
produced by a television network.
Sam Donaldson has conducted interviews with President Bill
Clinton, President George Bush, President Ronald Reagan,
President Jimmy Carter, President Gerald Ford, Secretary of
State James Baker, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, New
York Governor Mario Cuomo, Hillary Clinton, controversial
biographer Kitty Kelly, Gulf Forces Commander General Norman
Schwarzkopf, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell,
Vice President Dick Cheney, former Pakistani Prime Minister
Benazir Bhutto, former first daughter Patti Davis and embattled
boxing manager Don King.
In 1998 Mr. Donaldson received the "Broadcaster of the
Year" award from the National Press Foundation. The
Washington Journalism Review named him the Best Television White
House Correspondent in the Business in 1985, and the Best
Television Correspondent in the Business in 1986, 1987, 1988 and
1989. Mr. Donaldson has won three Emmy Awards and a George
Foster Peabody Award.
Born in El Paso, Texas, Mr. Donaldson received his Bachelorıs
degree from Texas Western College and did graduate work at the
University of Southern California. His 1987 autobiography,
Hold On, Mr. President, was an international bestseller.
Beginning his broadcast career at KRLD-TV in Dallas in 1959, he
soon joined WTOP-TV in Washington, D.C., where he anchored the
stationıs weekend news broadcasts and produced and moderated a
weekly interview programs before joining ABC News in 1967.
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CMA
CELEBRATES THE HITS THAT FORMED THE FORMAT
AT CMA LUNCHEON--CRS 2001
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
(September 11, 2000)Traditionally a highlight during Country
Radio Seminar (CRS), this yearıs CMA Luncheon should be a
heart-tugging, jaw-dropping hour of entertainment for
attendees, according to Ed Benson, CMA Executive Director. The
CMA will celebrate songs that touched the heart with an event
dedicated to winners of the CMA Awards Single of the Year.
"As 2001 is the
35th Anniversary for the Awards, this is the perfect time to
celebrate the Single of the Year and the perfect audience to
celebrate
with," said
Benson. "The popularity and familiarity of these incredible
songs would not be possible without the support of Country
Radio."
Remember Johnny Cashıs
1969 CMA Awardsı winner "A Boy Named Sue?" Charlie
Richıs "Behind Closed Doors" in 1974? John Andersonıs
"
Swinginı" in
1983? And what was the single of the year in 1991? "Friends
in Low Places" from Garth Brooks.
The luncheon, which is
open to all registrants at CRS 32, will be held from Noon to 2
PM, Saturday, March 3, at the Nashville Convention Center.
The event honors
singles that have helped Country Radio thrive for more than
three decades. CMAıs multi-media retrospective with live
performances by
special guests covers every Single of the Year from the
inception of the CMA Awards in 1967 and Jack Greeneıs hit
"There Goes
My Everything" to
Lee Ann Womackıs "I Hope You Dance" in 2000.
The CMA Luncheon at
CRS always proves to be one of the most entertaining highlights
of Country Radioıs most exciting week. More than 3,000
radio professionals
are expected to attend CRS 32, which is presented by the Country
Radio Broadcasters (CRB).
Hinting at the
special guest appearances, CMA Radio Committee Chairman Steve
Ennen of US99 in Chicago said, "Anyone who misses this
luncheon
will be missing
a once in a lifetime experience."
For
more information, visit www.CMAworld.com /or/
www.CRS2001.com
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Silent Auction
Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) is still looking for
donated items to include in its silent auction. Proceeds
of the auction, which will be held February 28-March 2 in the
Nashville Convention Centerıs Exhibit Hall, will benefit the
CRB Scholarship Fund. Anyone wishing to donate items may
contact Claudia Welker at 615.327.4487.
Tillis Added To
"WCRS Live!"
Arista recording artist Pam
Tillis has been added to the final lineup of "WCRS
Live!," which will be held Saturday, March 3. As part
of this show, Tillis joins previously announced performers Harley
Allen, Carolyn Dawn Johnson (Arista) and keith
urban (Capitol).
CRB Taps Artists for
CRS Panels
Seven artists will
participate in panels at CRS-2001. Among other members of
the "Too Country? Too Pop?" panel will be Brad
Paisley (Arista) and Collin Raye (Epic), who will
discuss the current climate of country music. Kathy
Mattea (Mercury), Billy Ray Cyrus (Monument) and Loretta
Lynn (Audium) participate in "Itıs A Marathon, Not A
Sprint," in which they will discuss longevity in country
music careers. RCAıs Clint Black shares his
thoughts on "On Air Interviews" in the session by the
same name. Steve Wariner (Capitol) will be part of
the "Icons of the Industry" panel. In addition,
several artists will be performing or appearing at various
booths in the seminar's exhibit hall during the course of the
convention.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn
(January 31, 2001)Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB)
announces the winners of its 2nd annual CRB Air Personality
Award. Media coach Valerie Geller will present
each winner with an award at the "Award Winning Dayparts"
session on Saturday, March 3, 2001. The session is
part of the Country Radio Seminar (CRS) annual convention.
Winners of the 2001 Air Personality Award are:
Large
Market--WTQR--Greensboro, N.C.--Angie Ward
Medium Market--WKSJ -FM--Mobile, Ala.--Wayne & Shelby
"The Breakfast Club"
Small
Market--WCTY--Norwich, Conn.--Jimmy Lane and Chris Kodiak
CRS will be held at the
Nashville Convention Center from February 28-March 3. Those
interested in attending the seminar or receiving more
information may visit the CRB website, www.crb.org, or call CRBıs
offices at 615.327.4487.
The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. is a nonprofit organization
whose purpose is to advance and promote the study of the science
of broadcasting through the mutual exchange of ideas by
conducting seminars and workshops and providing scholarships to
broadcast students.
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Winners
To Be Announced At CRS-2001
NASHVILLE,
Tenn. (January 31, 2001)Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB)
announces the finalists for this yearıs Radio Humanitarian
Award. Radio Ink magazine's Ed Ryan will
present awards to one winner from each market at the opening
ceremony to the Country Radio Seminar (CRS) on Thursday,
March 1, 2001.
The Radio Humanitarian Award honors full-time country radio
stations for their service efforts between November 1, 1999 and
November 1, 2000 in improving the quality of life in their
communities. Rewarded for their ongoing community service
involvement, previous Radio Humanitarian Award winners specifically
have been a part of charitable events like local blood drives,
seasonal programs such as toy collection drives for needy children
and airing specific local public service announcement (PSA)
campaigns.
The finalists in each market are:
Large Market
WPOC-FM Baltimore, Md.
WUSN-FM Chicago, Ill.
WYAY-FM Atlanta, Ga.
Medium Market
KXKC-FM Lafayette, La.
WIVK-FM Knoxville, Tenn.
Small Market
KAGG-FM Bryan - College Station, Texas
KGEE-FM Midland, Texas
WAXX-FM Eau Claire, Wis.
Those interested in registering for the convention may do so by
visiting the organizationıs website, www.crb.org or by
calling the CRB offices at 615.327.4487.
The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. is a nonprofit organization
whose purpose is to advance and promote the study of the science
of broadcasting through the mutual exchange of ideas by conducting
seminars and workshops and providing scholarships to broadcast
students. Further information is available at CRBıs
website, www.crb.org.
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Country
Radio Broadcasters Announces More of Its Convention Plans
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
(January 15, 2001)Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB)
announces more artists who will make appearances during
CRS-2001, which will be held February 28-March 3, 2001 at the
Nashville Convention Center.
On Thursday, March 1 the convention kicks off with
the annual opening ceremony, at which recent AMA winner
(Favorite New Country Artist) and Grammy nominee (Best Male
Vocal Performance) Billy Gilman (Epic) will sing the
National Anthem and Clint Black (RCA) will present the
2001 Humanitarian Award. That afternoon, MCA will sponsor
a luncheon, which will feature performances by Gary Allan
and Grammy Award nominee (Best Country Album) Trisha Yearwood.
ASCAP's luncheon on the following day (Friday, March 2)
will feature a special performance by country superstar and
music icon Garth Brooks (Capitol Nashville).
This year the convention's annual closing session will feature
singer/songwriter Harley Allen ("The Little
Girl"), Arista recording artist Carolyn Dawn Johnson
and recent Grammy and AMA nominee (Best Country Instrumental and
Favorite New Country Artist, respectively) Capitol Nashville
recording artist keith urban.
As was previously announced, Travis Tritt (Columbia) will
perform at the Superfaces show on Wednesday, February 28. Additionally,
the New Faces show, which closes the convention on Saturday,
March 3 will showcase performances by Chris Cagle
(Virgin), Phil Vassar (Arista), Sarah Evans (RCA),
The Clark Family Experience (Curb) and Trick Pony
(Warner Bros.).
Those interested in registering for the convention may do so by
visiting the organizationıs website, www.crb.org or by
calling the CRB offices at 615.327.4487.
The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. is a nonprofit organization
whose purpose is to advance and promote the study of the science
of broadcasting through the mutual exchange of ideas by
conducting seminars and workshops and providing scholarships to
broadcast students. Further information is available at
CRBıs website, www.crb.org.
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CRS
- 2001 WRAP - UP REPORT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 5, 2001)
*Total CRS-32 registration was 2421-up 3% than last year's
registration
*Newly-elected to the Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. Board
of Directors are:
Radio Category
Becky Brenner-PD, KMPS, Seattle
Dale Carter-PD, KFKF, Kansas City
Dan Halyburton-Senior VP/GM Group Operations Susquehanna,
Dallas
Record Category
Mike Dungan-President, Capitol Records, Nashville
At Large Category
Kim Leslie-Senior Manager Industry Relations, Country
Music Association, Nashville (CMA)
The following incumbents were re-elected to the Board
Radio Category-Larry Wilson (Citadel)
Record Category-Bill Mayne (Warner Brothers)
At Large Category-Charlie Cook (Westwood One)
A new Director Emeritus position was created and awarded to
long-time board member Charlie Monk, Charlie Monk Music.
*Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. Officers for the
upcoming year are:
President-Ed Salamon (Westwood One)
Vice President-Bill Mayne (Warner/Reprise, Nashville)
Secretary-Gary Krantz (Premiere Radio Networks)
Treasurer-Jeff Walker (AristoMedia/Marco Promotions)
*The CRS-2001 luncheons were "must see"
entertainment events!
Fridayıs luncheon featured an up-close and personal acoustic
performance by Garth Brooks (who sported a Chris LeDoux
ball cap, a flannel shirt and a pair of work boots). Brooks
opened the floor to questions from the audience and performed an
impromptu duet with one of the registrants. The CMA
Luncheon held on Saturday hosted a number of surprise
appearances from Jack Green, The Oak Ridge Boys, Steve
Wariner, Sons of the Desert, John Michael
Montgomery, John Anderson and Vince Gill who all
celebrated their CMA "Singles of the Year."
Visit the CRB web site for up-to-date information at www.crb.org.
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CRB
Honors Winners at CRS-2001
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 5, 2001)During the opening ceremonies
of CRS-2001, winners of the Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.
(CRB) Radio Humanitarian Award for outstanding community service
efforts were recognized.
The Radio Humanitarian Award honors full-time country radio
stations for their service efforts between November 1, 1999 and
November 1, 2000 in improving the quality of life in their
communities. Rewarded for their ongoing community service
involvement, previous Radio Humanitarian Award winners
specifically have been a part of charitable events like local
blood drives, seasonal programs such as toy collection drives
for needy children and airing specific local public service
announcement (PSA) campaigns.
Winners in each market are:
Large Market
WPOC-FM Baltimore, Md.
Medium Market
WIVK-FM Knoxville, Tenn.
Small Market
KGEE-FM Midland, Texas
In announcing the winners, CRB President Ed Salamon, who is also
chairman of the Humanitarian Awards Committee said, "Time
after time some of Americaıs most successful country radio
stations prove that broadcasters are able to do well while doing
good for their communities. Country Radio Broadcasters,
Inc. is proud to recognize KGEE (Midland, Texas) for serving
West Texas with many initiatives to benefit the American Cancer
Society, a Texas-Size Garage Sale to benefit Meals on Wheels and
One Hundred Hours of Miracles event for the Childrenıs Miracle
Network.
"In a medium market, WIVK (Knoxville, Tenn.), raised money
for dozens of causes, including coordinating a concert with
Travis Tritt for the United Way. The stationıs founder,
James Dick, established The Joy of Music School through the Boysı
and Girlsı Club and seeded it with $100,000. Major market
station WPOC (Baltimore, Md.) recognizes its listenersı good
deeds through a monthly Good Neighbor Award and did its own good
deeds by raising money for the family of a slain policeman, for
Johns Hopkins University Oncology Center, and for the Suzan G.
Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (through a Kathy Mattea concert).
These stations set a fine example for markets of all
sizes."
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