CRB INC Finalizes CRS36 Agenda
January 28, 2005 -- Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. has announced the finalized agenda for the 36th Annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS-36). This year, the seminar will be held Wednesday, Mar. 2 through Friday, Mar. 4 at the Nashville Convention Center, 601 Commerce St.
CRS-36 will provide continuing education, which is vital in this time of change, for industry professionals, artists, programmers, promotions, sales and media. The CRS Agenda Committee decides the panel discussions and their panelists, along with the session topics. 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 managers' working breakfast and others, the CRS-36 agenda will also focus on present critical and controversial industry issues.
CRS-36 will include over two dozen presentations, along with boot camps where individuals get the chance to go one on one with industry experts, as well as luncheon and dinner concerts.
Finalized Agenda at a Glance
Wednesday
The convention will start off with the first Artist Radio Taping Session (ARTS) [10:30 a.m.-noon], sponsored by SESAC, of the seminar, followed by the Curb/Asylum Records Lunch and Performance [noon-2 p.m.], featuring recording artists LeAnn Rimes and Cowboy Crush. The second ARTS [2-3:30 p.m.] and the Music Label Showcases [3:30-5:30 p.m.] for Imperial Records and Gulf Coast Records with Glenn Cummings will precede the traditional Welcome Reception [5:30-6:30 p.m.], sponsored by Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau. The opening night highlight of CRS-36 will be the Music City Jam [6:30-9:30 p.m.], sponsored by the Academy of Country Music and United Stations Radio Networks, featuring Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson and other guests.
Thursday
Exhibits open [8 a.m.- 6 p.m.]. The Media Room is open [9 a.m.-5 p.m.]. The Presentation of Humanitarian Awards [9:10-9:35 a.m.] will include presentations of the Tom Rivers Award, as well as CRB Radio and Artist Humanitarian Awards, sponsored by Radio Ink. The Keynote Presentation [9:35-10:20 a.m.] will be by Toby Keith with Lon Helton. Five concurrent Sessions [10:30 a.m.-noon] will take place in the morning and include: 900 Ideas in 90 Minutes, sponsored by r3 Records, History of Nashville and Country Music, What You $ay Can Co$t You, Learn to Hire So You Don't Have to Fire and Boot Camp Session #1.
The Sony Music Nashville Lunch and Showcase Performances [noon-1:50 p.m.] will feature performances by Gretchen Wilson and Montgomery Gentry.. The five concurrent afternoon Sessions [2-3:20 p.m.] will include: Country's Crystal Ball: What's Next and What You Can Do About It, Dialing for Dollars with Sheila Kirby, Size Does Matter But Bigger Isn't Always Better, Talent Coaching with Lorna Ozmon and Boot Camp Sessions #2. Label executives Bill Bennett (Warner Bros.), Mike Dungan (Capitol Nashville), Joe Galante (RLG), John Grady (Sony Nashville) and Luke Lewis (Universal Music) will speak at the Record Label Heads Panel [2-3:20 p.m.], which will be moderated by CRB President R.J. Curtis (KZLA).
Thursday afternoon ends as BMI and CRS Las Vegas will sponsor WCRS Live!, [3:30-5 p.m.] followed by Exhibit Area Networking Hour [5-6 p.m.], also sponsored by BMI and CRS Las Vegas.
Friday
Exhibits [8 a.m.-noon] and Media Center [9 a.m.-4 p.m.] open.. A Managers' Breakfast [8-9 a.m.] will allow for discussion and debate. Friday's big morning kick-off will be the Research Presentation [9-10:20 a.m.], "Largest Study Ever of Country's P-1 Listeners," sponsored by Rolleycstr. Music. Five concurrent morning Sessions [10:30 a.m.-noon] will follow, including: How To Implement What You Have Learned: The Largest Study of Country's P-1 Listeners, How to Steal Your Next Idea with Doug Harris, Arbitron: Don't Fear the Ratings, Digital Revolution is Here, Sales Boot Camp Sessions #1 and Boot Camp Sessions #3.
The Capitol Nashville Lunch and Showcase Performances [noon-1:50 p.m.] will feature special performances by Jamie O'Neal and Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband. The following five concurrent afternoon Sessions [2-3:20 p.m.] include: Maximizing Management: Maximizing Performance, Your Blueprint for a Perfect Station Promotion, The Next Big Thing? You Be the Judge, sponsored by r3 Records, How Not to Get Run Over on the Information Highway, Sales Boot Camp Sessions #2 and Boot Camp Sessions #4.
The afternoon will wind down with the CRS-36 Town Meeting [3:30-5 p.m.] to further discuss any issues raised over the course of the seminar and topics not already covered. CRS-36 will conclude with a New Faces Cocktail Reception [6-7 p.m.] followed by the R&R New Faces of Country Music Banquet and Performance [7-9:40 p.m.] showcasing talent selected to appear by vote of Country Radio. These include Blue County (Curb/Asylum Records), Billy Currington (Mercury Records), Josh Gracin (Lyric Street Records), Julie Roberts (Mercury Records) and Sugarland (Mercury Records).
All luncheons and the New Faces Banquet will be held in the Country Music Association (CMA) sponsored performance hall.
At the close of each day, CRS After Hours will allow companies participating in the seminar to offer their hospitality at numerous suites and venues.
The Country Music DJ and Radio Hall of Fame Dinner and Award Ceremony will take place Tuesday, Mar. 1, starting with cocktails at 5:15 p.m. and a 6:15 p.m. dinner, followed by an Induction Ceremony at 7:15 p.m. CRB will induct Lonnie Bell, Coyote Calhoun, Dan Hollander, Johnny "K" Koval and Bob Mitchell into the DJ Hall of Fame. Mack Sanders and Bill Ward will be inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame and Larry Daniels will receive the CRB President's Award. CRB will present the CRB Career Achievement Award to legendary Country music pioneer Dolly Parton, featuring special performances by Martina McBride and Catherine Britt. Seating is limited. The general admission ticket price is $75; CRS-36 registrants' discounted price is $60.
Please Note Agenda is Subject to Change. Check www.crb.org for most current information and schedule.
CRS-36 - March 2-4, 2005 - Nashville Convention Center
Complete seminar registration and hotel information may be obtained by contacting CRB, Inc. at 615.327.4487 or by visiting www.crb.org.
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