CRB Announces Radio Promotion Award Winners
Winners To Be Recognized at CRS-2001


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 08, 2001) - Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. has announced the CRS-2001 Radio Promotion Award Winners

U Large Market
   Winner:                     WSOC  CHARLOTTE, NC
   1st Runner-Up         KRTY   SAN JOSE, CA
   2nd Runner-Up        WPOC   BALTIMORE, MD
     (Tied with)         WUBE   CINCINNATI, OH

           U Medium Market
               Winner:              KATM   MODESTO, CA        
               1st Runner-Up    WQMX   AKRON, OH
               2nd Runner-Up    WIVK  KNOXVILLE, TN

                       U Small Market
                            Winner:                  WALS/WGLC  PERU, IL  
                            1st Runner-Up:      KXPC   ALBANY, OR                                     
                               (Tied with)        WJCL   SAVANNAH, GA
                            2nd Runner-Up       WKSF   ASHEVILLE, NC

The judging criteria was based on the contestants' creativity, promotion implementation, effect on cume (if measured), goals and professional style of any successful promotion during the calendar year ended December 31, 2000.  The first place winners were awarded a trip to CRS-2001 including seminar registration, hotel accommodations and air fare up to $500.

The winners will be presented with a plaque at the Promotions Awards session scheduled to take place Thursday, March 1, 2001 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. with Garret Doll, KYGO Director of Promotions, moderating the panel.

Visit the CRB web site for up-to-date CRS-2001 information at www.CRS2001.com