All major radio groups, both Country music trade organizations,
all three music licensing organizations, as well as independent
industry professionals are involved in CRB activities.
The CRB is not a membership organization, and so, therefore
does not collect dues. It relies on proceeds from its' initiatives
for funding. The CRB accepts donations, which can be directed
for a specific purpose, such as the Country Music Disc Jockey
and Radio Hall of Fame, or the CRB Scholarship Fund.
Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. Initiatives include:
The Country Radio Seminar (CRS)
One of the largest media gatherings of any kind, each spring
this Nashville convention and trade show brings together
nearly 1,000 delegates from Country Radio with 1,000
music industry professionals for three days of "growth through
sharing." Radio attendees include Program Directors,
General Managers, Promotion Managers, Sales Executives
and Air Talent.
The CRB Spring Town Meeting
A convention within a convention, this afternoon event provides
the opportunity for songwriters, independent artists, musicians,
attorneys, accountants, bankers, managers, agents, video
producers, and other Country related professionals who
cannot attend the Country Radio Seminar to interact with
CRS radio attendee.
The Fall Forum
This event, held in Nashville during Country Music Assocation
week, provides the opportunity for radio attending the
CMA Awards to discuss current issues with Country music
industry professionals, who are largely based in this city.
Regional Seminars
Since 1993, the CRB has hosted Regional Seminars to reach
radio stations not able to attend CRS in Nashville. Cities
served include Dallas, Sacramento, Denver, Mobile, Cleveland,
Kansas City, Hartford, San Antonio, Charlotte and most
recently, Las Vegas.
www.crb.org
CRB's website publishes a weekly article on a topic of interest
to Country radio. These Executive Memos are sent free of
charge to thousands of subscribers and are also available
to anyone on the website. The website also offers an online
forum for individuals to communicate online regarding radio
and records. Contributors are prominent industry leaders
including Rusty Walker, Jaye Albright, Mike McVay, Reba
McEntire, among many others.
New Faces of Country Music
Each year, the CRB surveys CRS radio station attendees to
determine the most promising artists of that year. This
is often the very first national honor that a Country artist
receives. These artists perform for radio at the New Faces
of Country Music dinner, which concludes CRS. Nearly every
major Country artist today, including Tim McGraw, Reba
McEntire, The Dixie Chicks and Alabama, are former New
Faces.
The Country Music Disc Jockey and Radio Hall of Fame
CRB is the only organization to honor the contributions of
Country Music Disc Jockeys with their own award. This is
the greatest honor that a country air personality can attain.
The Radio Hall of Fame award honors those who have made
significant impact on the growth of Country radio as Program
Directors, General Managers, owners and other off air positions.
The CRB President's Award
This award, presented by the current CRB President, recognizes
those who have contributed to the CRB organization itself.
Honorees have included CRB founder Tom McEntee, first Executive
Director Frank Mull, and past Presidents Erica Farber and
Mike Oatman.
CRB Artist Career Achievement Award
This award is presented by Country Radio Broadcasters to
honor artists for their contribution to the growth of Country
radio. Recepients have included Reba McEntire, Chet Atkins,
Sonny James, and Eddy Arnold.
CRB Artist Humanitarian Award
CRB is the primary organization to recognize and encourage
humanitarian efforts by Country Artists. This award is
presented each year at the Country Radio Seminar. Artists
recognized have included Alabama, Willie Nelson, Brooks
and Dunn, and Vince Gill among others.
CRB Radio Humanitarian Awards
CRB is the only organization to present awards to radio stations
that perform exemplary public service. These awards are
presented to stations in small, medium, and large market
categories each year during the Country Radio Seminar.
CRB Promotion Awards
Each year, the CRB recognizes the most successful radio promotions.
Details of these promotions are compiled and distributed
at the Country Radio Seminar, so that they can be adapted
and used by attending stations.
Scholarships
Since its inception, the Country Radio Broadcasters has provided
scholarships to assist students who are majoring in broadcasting.
Revenues in excess of the organization's expenses fund
the training of radio's next generation of leaders.
